Natural Forms Broom Making

Explore brooms on handles, as well as a variety of ways of attaching them together, in this all-levels class. Learn how to make a range of different styles such as kitchen, hearth, cobweb and children's sized brooms. Make multiple brooms and leave with the skills to make more. Some upper body and hand-strength required. $

$125

Chris Robbins developed a love of broom making at age fourteen when he began working in the broom shop in Renfro Valley, KY. As a high school senior, he was allowed to spend half his day at home making brooms for himself. While in college, he restored an 1860s log cabin to house his broom shop. Over the years, he has made brooms for Disney World, been featured in several TV shows, and even had a piece displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Since 2010, Chris has managed Berea College's Broomcraft program. The simplistic beauty in an everyday object is what keeps Chris making brooms after over twenty years in the field. As a son of an educator, teaching comes second nature to Chris and he's always happy and willing to share his craft with others.