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Gather in community to make a traditional whisk broom by hand. A calm, intentional workshop rooted in rhythm and care.
Join longtime Firefly friend Emileigh Zola, for an afternoon of broomcraft and belonging. More than a traditional handcraft class, this workshop is a community-oriented gathering, a connective space; an invitation to slow down, settle in, and create with intention.
Emileigh brings Rhythm & Ritual to everything she does and won't be able to join us at the Annual Gathering this year; so now is your chance to soak up the calm and meditative vibe that Emileigh creates, while learning an ancient skill that serves form, function and connection.
Together, we’ll slow down and work with natural materials to create a traditional turkey-wing whisk broom, learning each step of the tying process along the way. Using broomcorn stems, participants will also weave a decorative handle, gaining a versatile technique that can be adapted to make other styles of whisk brooms in the future.
This class is designed to be accessible to beginners and welcoming to all. The repetitive motions of broom-making offer a grounding, meditative experience, while the shared space encourages presence, intention, and creativity in community.
Participants can expect to:
Learn about broomcorn and its historical role in traditional broom-making
Set intentions for the time together
Take part in an inclusive, supportive creative space
Tie a traditional turkey-wing whisk broom
Weave a decorative handle using broomcorn stems
Participants will leave with a finished whisk broom, the foundational skills to continue making brooms on their own, and a renewed sense of connection: to themselves, to community and to keeping traditional Appalachian craft alive through shared practices and hands-on learning.
This class will be held indoors on Sunday, August 30th, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Marshall, NC.
