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SUMMARY:Free Broom Making Workshops with Meckley Brooms
DESCRIPTION:Free Broom Making Workshops with Meckley Brooms\nFunded by the Poconos Free Art and Craft Workshops Fund\nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\nTime: 10:30-12:30 (Broom Making Basics) and 2:00-3:30 (Cobweb Broom Workshop)\nCost: Free \nLearn the art of traditional broom making from the Meckley Family\, seventh-generation broom makers preserving a craft that has been in their family for over a century. Using original equipment and time-honored techniques\, Meckley Brooms combines functional craftsmanship with whimsical designs—bringing both history and hands-on fun to this workshop. \nThanks to the Poconos Free Art and Craft Workshops Fund\, these workshops are free and open to the public for participants ages 15 and older\, offering a unique opportunity for Monroe County residents to explore historic handcrafts\, learn new skills\, and take home their own handmade brooms. Space is limited and each participant will only be accepted for one workshop\, so an advance application is required. \nWorkshops \nBroom Making Basics | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM\nParticipants will learn foundational broom-making techniques while creating three small brooms: a cake tester\, a pot scrubber\, and a whisk broom. Perfect for beginners and those curious about traditional handcrafts. \nCobweb Broom Workshop | 2:00–3:30 PM\nFocuses on making a classic cobweb broom\, ideal for cleaning corners\, ceilings\, and hard-to-reach spaces. Participants will learn shaping and stitching techniques specific to this distinctive broom style. \nApplication Details: \n\nApplications are due by February 20\nParticipants will be notified of acceptance by March 1\nApplicants may rank the workshops they are willing to attend\, and placement will be based on availability and fit with the goals of the grant.\n\nThese workshops are funded to provide free\, public arts and crafts experiences to the Monroe County community\, with priority given to those who might otherwise have limited access to hands-on craft education. All materials are provided\, and participants of all skill levels are welcome. \nCLICK HERE TO APPLY\nThese workshops are funded to provide free\, public arts and crafts experiences to the Monroe County community\, with priority given to those who might otherwise have limited access to hands-on craft education. All materials are provided\, and participants of all skill levels are welcome.
URL:https://quietvalley.org/event/free-broom-making-workshops-with-meckley-brooms/
LOCATION:Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm\, 347 Quiet Valley Rd\, Stroudsburg\, PA\, 18360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Learning,Workshops
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