Broom Making Kits Launch June 29, 2025

Welcome to Laurel Ridge Studios!
Home
Shop
  • Shop
  • Wholesale
Contact
Information
  • Where to Find Me
  • Workshops & Vendor Events
  • About & FAQ
  • Gallery
  • Reviews
  • Resources
Welcome to Laurel Ridge Studios!
Home
Shop
  • Shop
  • Wholesale
Contact
Information
  • Where to Find Me
  • Workshops & Vendor Events
  • About & FAQ
  • Gallery
  • Reviews
  • Resources
More
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Shop
    • Wholesale
  • Contact
  • Information
    • Where to Find Me
    • Workshops & Vendor Events
    • About & FAQ
    • Gallery
    • Reviews
    • Resources
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Shop
    • Wholesale
  • Contact
  • Information
    • Where to Find Me
    • Workshops & Vendor Events
    • About & FAQ
    • Gallery
    • Reviews
    • Resources

Upcoming Workshops & Vendor Events

Stay inspired and keep learning with our upcoming classes and workshops! Whether you're looking to build new skills, explore a creative hobby, or connect with others in a fun, supportive environment — there's something for everyone on our calendar.

Looking for something more personalized? Private classes are available for individuals, small groups, or special events. Reach out to schedule a custom session designed just for you!

07/25/2025

3rd Annual EAT/ART Space, Yard Party

6PM

-

9PM

Johnson City, TN

Event Details

07/25/2025

3rd Annual EAT/ART Space, Yard Party

A one-day community potluck pop-up art show Community artists are invited to demo, talk, perform, display their work in the gallery and on t...

Event Details

6PM

-

9PM

Johnson City, TN

08/23/2025

Floyd Living Traditions Festival

10AM

-

6PM

Floyd, VA

Event Details

08/23/2025

Floyd Living Traditions Festival

Mark your calendar for the Floyd Living Traditions Festival on August 24, 10am to 6pm. The event kicks off Friday, August 23 at 6:00 with a ...

Event Details

10AM

-

6PM

Floyd, VA

10/4-5/2025

John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

Brasstown, NC

Event Details

10/4-5/2025

John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

The Annual Fall Festival was established in 1974 and is held each year on the first full weekend in October, with this year falling on Octob...

Event Details

Brasstown, NC

10/18/2025

Art at the Crossroads

10AM

-

4PM

Downtown Wytheville, VA

Event Details

10/18/2025

Art at the Crossroads

The Wythe Arts Council is partnering again this year with Forge Appalachia for Art at the Crossroads. This year’s event will be taking place...

Event Details

10AM

-

4PM

Downtown Wytheville, VA

12/06/2025

2nd Annual Yuletide Night Market

3PM

-

9PM

Wytheville, VA

Event Details

12/06/2025

2nd Annual Yuletide Night Market

Come join the Appalassie's for a night of mischief and art.


Held at Seven Sisters Brewery on Main Street in Wytheville, you have a great vie...

Event Details

3PM

-

9PM

Wytheville, VA

#

Beginner

Perfect for first-timers or learning the basics.

#

Intermediate

For those with basic skills ready to grow.

#

Advanced

For experienced learners

One-on-One Crafting Rooted in Tradition

Individual Broom Making Sessions

Looking for a more personal, hands-on broom making experience?


Individual broom making sessions offer you the opportunity to work one-on-one in a relaxed, guided setting — learning the craft at your own pace and creating a broom that’s truly your own.


Whether you’re drawn to practical farmhouse sweepers, cobweb brooms, or simply want to explore the rhythm of working with natural materials, these sessions are shaped around your interests and skill level.


Come with an idea or simply with curiosity — and leave with a finished broom and a deeper connection to this timeless craft.


All materials provided. No experience necessary. Sessions are typically 2-3 hours depending on broom style.


Please keep in mind, broom making requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


Perfect for:
— Slow craft enthusiasts
— Meaningful handmade gifts
— Private lessons


Contact Erin HERE to schedule an appointment.

Beginner Class & Workshop Descriptions

Basic Round Whisk - $40 per person

Learn how to make a functional, round whisk broom. 

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional broom making techniques to craft one round whisk broom. These whisks are perfect for cleaning desks, kitchen tables, workbenches, fireplaces, and more.


Broomcorn — a variety of sorghum — is the essential natural material for broom making, known for its strength and flexibility. We’ll also explore broom folklore, history, and tips for care and longevity.


Please keep in mind, broom making requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 14 and older.

•This class requires 90 minutes.

•All materials and tools are provided. 

•Class size limited to 10 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, travel expenses may be added to cost of the workshop.

Hawks Tail Whisk - $40 per person

Learn how to make a functional, hawks tail whisk broom. 

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional broom making techniques to craft one hawks tail whisk broom. These whisks are perfect for cleaning desks, kitchen tables, workbenches, fireplaces, and more.


Broomcorn — a variety of sorghum — is the essential natural material for broom making, known for its strength and flexibility. We’ll also explore broom folklore, history, and tips for care and longevity.


Please keep in mind, broom making requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 14 and older.

•This class requires 90 minutes.

•All materials and tools are provided. 

•Class size limited to 10 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, travel expenses may be added to cost of the workshop.

Kitchen Essentials - $40 per person

In this hands-on Kitchen Essentials Workshop, you will learn to make three beautiful and functional handmade tools for everyday use in the kitchen: a veggie scrubber, a cake tester, and a pot scrubber. These natural fiber tools are designed to be both practical and long-lasting — perfect for your home or as thoughtful gifts.


In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn traditional handcraft techniques, materials sourcing, and care tips to extend the life of your handmade tools.

Please keep in mind, this workshop requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 14 and older.

•This class requires 90 minutes.

•All materials and tools are provided. 

•Class size limited to 10 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, travel expenses may be added to cost of the workshop.

Intermediate Class & Workshop Descriptions

Turkey/Hens Wing Whisk - $45 per person

Learn how to make a functional, hand whisk broom.  In this workshop you will learn traditional broom making techniques required to craft one turkey or hens wing whisk broom. Crafted to create a fan shape, these are great tools for cleaning all types of areas: desks, kitchen tables, workbenches, fireplaces, and more! 


Broomcorn, a variety of sorghum, is the essential natural material for household cleaning because it is delicate enough to catch hair and smaller debris while being strong enough to bend without breaking. We will discuss broom folklore, history, and care for longevity.


Please keep in mind, broom making requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 14 and older.

•This class requires 2 hours.

•All materials and tools are provided. 

•Class size limited to 8 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, travel expenses may be added to cost of the workshop.

Hand Cobwebber - $45 per person

Learn how to make a functional, handle-less broom known as a Cobwebbe. In this workshop you will learn traditional broom making techniques required to weave one handle-less cobwebber broom. The cobweb style broom is great for cleaning hard to reach places: ceilings, under the couch, behind furniture, windowsills, and more! The fact that the handle is not attached to a limb, but made using weaving techniques, allows for a lighter tool and ease of use. Broomcorn, a variety of sorghum, is the essential natural material for household cleaning because it is delicate enough to catch hair and smaller debris while being strong enough to bend without breaking.


Please keep in mind, this workshop requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 14 and older.

•This class requires 2 hours.

•All materials and tools are provided. 

•Class size limited to 8 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, travel expenses may be added to cost of the workshop.

Advanced Class & Workshop Descriptions

Cobwebber (on a handle) - $65 per person

This is a hands-on broom making workshop where you'll craft your own handled cobweb broom — perfect for clearing away cobwebs from your home or space.


In this class, you will learn traditional broom making techniques using natural materials, creating a lightweight, long-handled broom designed for getting into those hard to reach and forgotten spaces, like ceiling corners, vents, and under or behind furniture and appliances.


Each broom is functional and beautiful — a blend of old-world utility and hand-crafted charm. Expect to leave with a tool that feels as good to use as it looks to hang.


Please keep in mind, broom making requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 16 and older.

•This class requires 2 hours.

•All materials and tools are provided. 

•Class size limited to 4 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, additional travel expenses may be added to the cost of the workshop.

Farmhouse Sweeper - $150 per person

Step into the tradition of hand-crafted utility in this Farmhouse Sweeper Broom Workshop.

In this class, you'll create a classic flat broom — perfect for everyday sweeping of porches, kitchens, and hearths. Using natural broomcorn and traditional techniques, you'll shape and stitch a hardworking broom that feels right at home in any farmhouse, cabin, or cozy corner.

The Farmhouse Sweeper is built for use — sturdy, simple, and beautiful in its practicality. Along the way, you'll learn the history of broom making, tips for caring for your handmade broom, and leave with a tool meant to serve you for years to come.


Please keep in mind, this workshop requires manual dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable using a blunt knife and lighter.


•This workshop is considered beginner friendly and is open to participants 16 and older.

•This class requires 4 hours and has a short break after the 2 hour mark.

•All materials and tools are provided.

•Class size limited to 4 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

•Depending on location, additional travel expenses may be added to the cost of the workshop.

Copyright © 2025 Laurel Ridge Studios - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

Join the mailing list!

Be the first to know about new arrivals, sales, exclusive offers, and special events.

Subscribe

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept