Intro to Broom Making: Turkey Wing Whisk Broom
Intro to Broom Making: Turkey Wing Whisk Broom with Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa
Learn to weave an old traditional Appalachian style whisk broom! Whisk Brooms are handheld tools for the home and can be used in many different ways, from sweeping up small messes to dusting mantles and countertops. In this hands on class, each participant will learn to weave with broom corn and cord to create a finished whisk broom with the option to also weave a small pot scrubber.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Participants should enroll at least two weeks before start to ensure materials kits arrive in time. If registering after this point, your kit may arrive after the first session.
Class Materials
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $50 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.
The kit includes:
- A tying stick
- A Rip Cord
- Nylon Cord
- Broom Corn Hurl
- Leather Cord
- A Digital Download Of Instructions Sent via Email Before Class
Students will also want to provide:
Sharp scissors for cutting cord and a bread knife for trimming.
*Basic knife and scissor safety is needed, as well as some hand and leg strength.
Age Range
All Ages
Skill Level
Beginner
Contact the Teacher
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
Single 4-hour session on Saturday, April 27, at 10 am ET | 7 am PT with a 30-min break.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact support@lessonface.com. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa
Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa, who learned this traditional American broom making technique from her teacher, Karen Hobbs. Karen Hobbs was a long time student of John Campbell Folk School who instilled her love of basket weaving and broom making in dozens of students across the country.