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The Handled Broom, Sculpture & Tool @ Pine Croft School, KY- 5/14/26 - 5/17/26
This is a high engagement, 4 day workshop. Start with the foundations of broom construction & apply those
skills to larger handled sweeps while we play with the relationship between sculpture and tool.
You will learn to sort & grade materials, prepare & finish handles, weave & stitch broom corn.
We will explore design considerations & creative problem solving. You may make multiple handled brooms.
Tools & materials included. Moderate hand and body strength required. All levels welcome. Lunch provided by Pine Croft.
B R O O M S A L O N @ Pine Croft School, KY- 5/31/26 - 6/7/26
Calling all broom makers! B R O O M S A L O N is modeled after Lazorchack's most cherished class experiences. Broom Salon is an advanced & intensive week long exploration of skill as a craftsperson and broom maker. This experience is built for curious minds looking to expand their current broom work & skillset within a supportive & flexible framework.
Amanda Lee cultivates a high engagement, thorough and joyful learning environment. Students are encouraged to experiment with technique, develop style & hone skill. Part guided study, part weave-in, part classic workshop. This experience will be hosted in the iconic Berea Broom Studio.
This experience could be transformative for both emerging artists and established broom makers. Amanda Lee will teach to varied skill levels present in the cohort, however previous experience is required.
Tools & materials included. Daily lunch provided by Pine Croft.
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“I felt full in this class. Amanda Lee is an expert teacher that sincerely loves people, is curious about the world, is open to everyone and creates a fun and interactive environment. She intuits different learning styles and is utterly without pretense. Her empathy with materials translates to empathy towards others.”
-Jess, former student & long time fiber teacher.
The craft of broom making is a skill I am delighted to share.
A unique way to engage in hand craft.
During class we talk about the role of the well loved tool
& weave broom making history into our time together as you bind your own broom.
This is a high engagement, hands- on experience.
- all class sales final -