Cob Web Broom with Peter Werner
Date:
Sat Jul 21, 2018
Time:
12:30 pm - 03:30 pm
Location:
Florence Thomas Art School
10 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson
Participants in this session will learn how to make a cob web broom. Participants will learn how to cull unprocessed hurl, layer an inside and exterior layer to a broom handle, and use yarn to pull the shape into a tightly bound round shape. Included in the session also will be information about the history of broom making, the plant (sorghum vulgare), sources of both broom corn and twine, and other possible types or styles of brooms.
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The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit voluntary membership association that serves as the unified voice for nearly 500 member businesses, individuals, and non-profits in and around the High Country. The Chamber also operates the Ashe County Visitor Center in downtown West Jefferson, welcoming all who explore the coolest corner of North Carolina. Experience its four-season climate, charming towns, and unforgettable natural scenery for yourself!
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