Woven Cobweb Broom & Turkey Wing Whisk

Instructor: Emileigh Zola

Day & Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $85.00

Ages: Adult (18 and Up)

Experience Level: All skill levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Felcos/hand pruners and a box cutter if you have them
• Note taking materials
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom

In this beginner level class, students will have an opportunity to craft a woven cobweb broom and a turkey wing whisk broom with a woven handle. The class will include a guided meditation in the beginning; an opportunity to settle into the space before getting creative.

Detailed instructions will be given, and students will learn how to attach and weave whole pieces of broomcorn onto a wooden handle and stitch them round to make the cobweb broom. In the second half of class, we will make turkey wing whisk brooms and weave broomcorn stems to create a beautiful handle. Moderate upper body strength is needed for this class, and we will also require the use of our feet to keep tension.

There will be a 1- hour lunch break. Bring a sack lunch or explore local dining options.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $40.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* Workshops are subject to low enrollment cancellation if the minimum number of 4 students is not reached. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information.

About Instructor: Emileigh Zola has a passion for curating spaces of depth, connection, and inspiration. She is the founder of “Rhythm and Ritual”, where she empowers individuals to craft handmade brooms with mindfulness and intention. She has a unique background that blends together a touch of traditional Appalachia, a reverence for the natural world, and a zest for life. Emileigh took her first broom class at John C. Campbell folk School 10 years ago and has been teaching for the past eight years. She is a patient and attentive teacher, really encouraging students to slow down and tap into their own unique creative expression.