Handcrafted Whisk Brooms: Weaving Magic (Morning Session)

Have you ever thought about making your own besom or broom? Making brooms by hand is a way to recover an ancient craft and tradition. Join Brenda Vynalek, artist and weaver, and learn to make a traditional woven whisk besom, also known as a witch's broom, using natural materials, simple hand tools, and a bit of creativity and magick. You'll learn the step-by-step process of weaving and creating your broom and will make your very own whisk broom from start to finish. You'll leave this workshop with your hand-held whisk broom, decorated with dried flowers and other items you choose that are meaningful to you, crafted with love and intention, and perfect for incorporating into your daily cleaning rituals. During the workshop, we’ll discuss how brooms are used in folk magick, and what they represent in various practices.⠀⠀

• In magickal traditions, besoms, or brooms, are used to sweep the energy of a space clear and guard it. They hold a protective vibration that keeps everyone in the space safe. Besoms are excellent tools for grounding and protection and are often hung in the home or over doorways to rid negativity and bad energy.
• Leading up to Samhain, the ancient Celtic new year celebration of ancestors, brooms are used to sweep dust and dirt in the home; they also hold significance on a related symbolic level—we sweep away all the old energies that no longer serve us to bring in the new year.

Join us for this enchanting experience and connect with the ancient tradition of broom-making.

About Our Facilitator: Brenda Vynalek's passion for weaving and creativity dates back to her childhood. She has a penchant for integrating natural fibers into her creations, utilizing materials ranging from horsehair and feathers to leaves and vines. Brenda believes in harnessing the inherent energies of these natural elements with a deliberate intention, crafting not merely aesthetically pleasing artifacts but also objects that evoke peace and harmony both in their creation and their appreciation.

• Investment for the workshop: $50
• Custom Kit Fee: $15 (Participants are to purchase the kit directly from Brenda at the class. Please bring $15 in cash, or alternatively, you can Venmo Brenda at @Brenda-Vynalek.)

Please note, this workshop is exclusively for 12 women and fees are non-refundable. Weather permitting, the class may be held outdoors.

Detailed information, including the address, will be emailed to participants the week prior to the class.

What You Can Expect

1. Warm Welcome and Introduction:

• Meet Brenda Vynalek, artist and weaver, who will guide you through the process.
• Brief introduction to the history and significance of besom and broom making in various cultures.

2. Materials and Tools:

• Learn about the natural materials and simple hand tools you'll be using.
• Receive a kit with all the necessary supplies, including dried flowers and decorative items.
• Step-by-Step Broom Making:

3. Detailed instructions on the step-by-step process of weaving and creating your whisk broom.

• Hands-on guidance as you craft your broom from start to finish.
• Tips and tricks for guiding your creation.

4. Decoration and Personalization:

• Customize your whisk broom with dried flowers and other meaningful items.
• Learn techniques for decorating with intention and creativity.

5. Magickal Uses and Symbolism:

• Discuss the magickal traditions of besoms, including their protective and grounding properties.
• Explore the significance of brooms in folk magick and various practices.
• Understand how brooms are used to sweep away negative energy and bring in positive vibrations.

6. Samhain and Symbolic Cleansing:

• Learn about the role of brooms in Samhain, the ancient Celtic new year celebration.
• Discuss the symbolic act of sweeping away old energies to make way for the new year.

7. Completion and Ritual:

• Complete your hand-held whisk broom, crafted with love and intention.
• Participate in a short ritual to bless and activate your broom for its protective and cleansing purposes.

8. Take Home Your Creation:

• Leave the workshop with your very own whisk broom, perfect for incorporating into your daily cleaning rituals and magickal practices.
• Receive a booklet with additional tips, techniques, and information on broom care and use.
• Additional kits will be available for purchase.

Join us for this enchanting and fulfilling workshop, and connect with the ancient art of broom-making while creating a meaningful tool for your home and spiritual practice.