There are 2-one day workshops. Join one or both! Gather 'round for a charming and hands-on journey into the world of broomcraft. In this magical workshop, you'll learn to weave your very own whisk broom by hand, using natural broomcorn, twine, and traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Whether you're drawn to the humble beauty of handmade tools, the lore of old-world crafts, or simply the delight of creating something both functional and enchanting, this class offers a little something special. Each whisk broom you make will carry the mark of your hands—and maybe a bit of magic, too.
Perfect for beginners, dabblers, and curious makers alike, this workshop invites you to slow down, weave with intention, and leave with a completed whisk broom (or two) and the skills to make more.
BRING: All materials are included. Come as you are! Bring your own lunch or a dish to pass for potluck.
FEE: $75 REGISTER HERE
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: Spirit Canoe Lodge is a non-profit organization committed to making our workshops available to all who desire to learn and grow. To apply for a scholarship for this workshop, compose a paragraph of why this workshop is important to you and what you hope to gain from participating, and submit to Kelly. Recipients will be asked to donate some energy exchange during the workshop or to the lodge in reciprocity.
LODGING is available at Spirit Canoe Lodge. Come as early as Friday evening. Stay Saturday night too, and join us for the Bound By Bristle: Crafting Magical Hearth & Kitchen Brooms workshop on Sunday! For Lodging contact: Kelly
NAM JOTI KAUR KHALSA
Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa has been a weaver since 2016. While she is primarily trained in traditional Appalachian broom making, Nam Joti has also developed her own unique style over the years. She specializes in both functional sweepers as well as symbolic and ceremonial pieces. Nam Joti is passionate about bridging the gap between Old World traditions and modern day living. Her work is a form of Functional Folk Art, rooted in practical application and ancient spirituality. She is not only a weaver of brooms, but also of baskets and heirloom dolls.
“Brooms are more to me than sweepers. More than art pieces and ceremonial objects. They are my Ancestors, speaking to me in a language I can receive. They are me.”
~Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa
To learn more visit: www.broomsandbaskets.com