September 2021 - Broom Making: Naked Turkey Wing, Alyssa Blackwell

Using handmade objects in the home can bring joy to mundane activities and a handcrafted broom is no exception. Sweeping suddenly becomes enjoyable and lifts the spirit. In her workshop, Alyssa guides us through the art of broom making to craft a Naked Turkey Wing Hand Whisk. Despite it's quirky name, this broom is an elegant addition to the home that's beautiful enough to put on display and practical for everyday use. The workshop begins by exploring the materials for this craft including broomcorn and cording, a dowel to use as a foot brake, and a few household tools you'll want to gather ahead of time to set up your workspace. Alyssa guides us through a few preliminary design decisions that affect the style and shape of our brooms and how they'll look once they're hanging on the wall. Working with natural shapes, textures, and colors is a soothing and restorative process. Join us as we learn to embrace this century's old art form while adding our own modern twist to the design. Learn more:

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September 2021 - Broom Making: Naked Turkey Wing, Alyssa Blackwell is an episode from The Crafter's Box Podcast by Morgan Spenla.

This episode is 18:47 long.

This episode was published on Sep 1, 2021.

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