Instructor: Laura Kneib Craft a one-of-a-kind natural BROOM THAT’s
equally at home clearing COBWEBS OR STARRING IN YOUR NEXT COSTUME OR
CELEBRATION! These long-handled BROOMS ARE MADE WITH THE GNARLY, wiry
tips of natural BROOMCORN—perfect for grabbing and holding onto
COBWEBS IN HIGH CORNERS AND CEILINGS. Each BROOM IS BUILT AROUND A
UNIQUE, foraged handle ranging from 40 to 57 inches long. Some BROOMS
TAKE ON A MORE WHIMSICAL, magical look—earning them the nickname
WIZARD’s BROOM—and are ideal for seasonal décor, theater props,
or just adding a bit of personality to your porch. Step into the world
of TRADITIONAL BROOM MAKING WITH ARTISAN H. Laura Kneib. In these
immersive 4–6 hour WORKSHOPS, you'll get a hands-on introduction to
the craft, along with a brief history of BROOM MAKING. Using
time-honored techniques and natural materials, you’ll create your
own unique BROOM FROM START TO FINISH. All tools and materials are
provided. Students are asked to bring a towel to protect their laps
while working with soaked BROOMCORN STALKS. You're also welcome to
bring your own dried flowers or personal decorations to incorporate
into your BROOM FOR A PERSONALIZED TOUCH. Please note: BROOM MAKING IS
A PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES GOOD UPPER BODY AND HAND
STRENGTH. H. Laura Kneib brings a lifetime of experience in
TRADITIONAL HOMESTEADING AND SETTLER CRAFTS. She’s not only a
skilled BROOM MAKER BUT ALSO A MASTER SOAP MAKER, fiber artist
(spinning and weaving), chair caner, basket weaver, and potter. Kneib
holds a B.A. in Fine Arts with a minor in Environmental Science and
has dedicated her life to preserving and teaching heritage skills. At
the end of the registration, a pop up will appear for something called
Active Advantage. This is not part of our program. It does not provide
benefits for our students and it dEvent reminder
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June 15, 2026
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