Introduction to Broom Making: Craft a Traditional Hand-Tied Broom

Learn the centuries-old craft of broom making in this hands-on class at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. Using traditional materials and techniques, you will hand-tie and shape your own functional broom from scratch — and take it home at the end of class.

No experience needed. Just bring your hands and leave with something real.

What you'll learn:

• Traditional broom corn selection and preparation
• Hand-tying and binding techniques
• Shaping and finishing a functional broom
• The history of broom making as an American craft tradition

Details

• Skill Level: Beginner — no experience required
• Ages: 10 and up (children must be accompanied by a participating adult)
• All materials included

AGSEM Class Registration — Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

Due to the limited class sizes and the nonprofit nature of the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum’s educational programs, all class registration fees are non-refundable.

Class Reschedule Requests

• One (1) class reschedule per registration may be permitted at no charge if requested at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled class date.
• Reschedule requests made less than seven (7) days before the class date will not be accommodated.
• Rescheduled registrations are subject to class availability.
• Additional reschedule requests for the same registration will not be permitted.

No-Shows

Registrants who do not attend their scheduled class and have not contacted AGSEM in advance forfeit their registration fee and reschedule eligibility.

Cancellation by AGSEM

If AGSEM cancels a class for any reason, including insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, registrants will be offered either:

• A transfer to another available class date, or
• A full refund.

AGSEM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes as necessary.

By completing registration, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this policy.