Tag Archive for: Erica Fitzgerald

Introduction to Broom Making: Cobweb Broom
Thursday, October 29th, 6:00pm
Ages 16-99+

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Discover the old world charm of making a cobweb broom in the traditional style. These brooms are functional but make great decorative items, and great gifts!

What You’ll Learn:

Learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom, with natural broomcorn (sorghum) and organic handles.  Leave with a completed project.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted cobweb broom and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Instructor: Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

 

All supplies included

Turkey-Wing Hand-Broom Making
Thursday, October 15th, 6:00pm
Ages 16-99+

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This one-day workshop introduces participants to traditional broom-making through the construction of a turkey wing hand broom. This workshop emphasizes slow making, material awareness, and the transmission of practical knowledge through the hands.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn foundational techniques of hand broom construction while engaging with the historical, domestic, and cultural significance of broom making as a craft practice.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted hand broom and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Instructor: Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

 

All supplies included

Seagrass Basketry
Wednesday, 9:00 am
October 21 – November 11 | Ages 16-99+

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Learn the meditative art of seagrass basketry in this hands-on workshop. Using natural seagrass and simple techniques, participants will explore how traditional craft practices connect us to place, labor, and rhythm.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you’ll learn the basic skills of seagrass basketry, and learn fun information such as types of baskets, how to twine, basket shaping, and much more!

What You’ll Leave With:

.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully handwoven flower basket and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Instructor:  Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Seagrass Basketry
Wednesday, 9:00 am
September 23 – October 14 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Learn the meditative art of seagrass basketry in this hands-on workshop. Using natural seagrass and simple techniques, participants will explore how traditional craft practices connect us to place, labor, and rhythm.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you’ll learn the basic skills of seagrass basketry, and learn fun information such as types of baskets, how to twine, basket shaping, and much more!

What You’ll Leave With:

.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully handwoven flower basket and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Instructor:  Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

All Supplies Included