Traditional Broom Making: Hawk Tail Whisk Broom Workshop Spring 2026 - Dover-Foxcroft, ME 2026

Instructor: Laura Kneib Bring a little handmade charm into your home this spring! In this hands-on class, you’ll create a Hawk Tail Whisk Broom that is as functional as it is decorative. Perfect for sweeping up small spaces or adding a cheerful touch to any room. Using traditional broom tying techniques, you will shape a 15-inch whisk broom with a striking fanned tail, about 9 inches wide and 1.5 inches thick. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed, just your creativity and enthusiasm. 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 d

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March 16, 2026

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