Make a Hawktail Hand Broom Workshop with Bristol Broomworks

Hawktails are similar to hens wings and turkey wings in construction, with a little extra focus on tension, balance and symmetry. Everyone is welcome, including complete beginners. Basic instruction will be given at the start, so you will have everything you need to make a beautiful hawktail of your own.

Numbers will be kept low so each student receives the support required. Students will choose hanger type and twine colour for a broom that is unique to you. A beautiful and traditional brush for cleaning small spaces!

Heritage handcrafted brooms are a pre-industrial craft that uses no machinery and no electricity. We will cover the fundamentals of handling fibre and twine together, so no previous experience is needed. Students who have made a hand broom or brush before will be able to work at a faster pace and may have time to make more than one broom, while newer makers can expect to leave with one lovely hawktail, with plenty of support along the way.

These pretty brooms are perfect for smaller spaces: potting sheds, artist studios, kitchen counters, camper vans, hearths, altars and book shelves - keep any small space tidy and looking lush!

A broom made by you to last a lifetime and beyond, or perhaps the perfect Christmas gift?

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Please note: broom making is a surprisingly physical craft and each broom is constructed in one sitting with one continuous length of twine. Broom craft requires strength and dexterity in both hands and feet. Be prepared to engage your core, hands, arms, legs and back for extended periods. Broom making can be a real work-out!

Students should be prepared to work with shoes off (socks are fine) and seated in a chair for up to an hour, possibly more (feel free to bring a cushion).