hand Broom making
Intentional Crafting with Broom Corn
Ages 18+ | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | Sliding Scale: $100-$250 | Financial Aid is Available
Brooms are ancient. Brooms are universal. Brooms hold story and weave together the craft of humans and plants.
Whether you're sweeping the dust boards, shooing away cobwebs, cleansing negative energy, or protecting the hearth – brooms are used both symbolically and functionally. Now, creating a broom from natural materials adds another element…
In this workshop, we will learn how to process broom corn – using the tassels for bristles – into an artisanal broom. Participants will learn broom-tying techniques and ways of assembling a handbroom that resembles a fanned turkey wing. All of your broom making materials will be provided.
This is an opportunity to gather, explore, weave with intention, and play with natural corn broom fiber. Spin with story, create with your hands, and connect in circle with others through the natural and magical ways of broom making.
To learn more before registering, or if you have a question about your registration or your payment arrangement, please contact us.
Financial Aid is currently available.
PROGRAM DETAILS
In-Person Course
Ages 18 +
Saturday Nov. 8, 2025
11am - 2pm PST
This is a 3 hour workshop with an opportunity to take a break. Food or drink will not be provided.
Rite of Passage Journeys Basecamp
22401 39th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98021
$100-$250, Sliding Scale
Due at Registration
Financial Aid is currently available
Please note there is a $40 minimum payment for anyone applying for financial aid and applications must be received at least 48 hours prior to the start date of the program
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Facilitated By
Rachael Witt
Rachael is a community clinical herbalist, gardener, and teacher. She is the founder of Wildness Within; an herbal business that offers plant-focused apprenticeships and classes, herbal consultations and hand-made remedies. Rachael is dedicated to simple, seasonal living with land and teaching people hands-on-earth skills. She lives and stewards the Highlands Homestead in Duvall, WA. Find more at www.WildnessWithinLiving.com