Date & Time

Session 1 – Friday October 11, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Session 2 – Saturday October 12, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Venue
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address
4848 MAIN STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002

Note: Both sessions are sold out. Select the button below if you want to be added to the waitlist. 

This October, embrace the spirit of the season by diving into the craft of traditional broom making. The workshop will start in the HCCC Craft Garden, where we will harvest the broomcorn–a durable and flexible sorghum grass–that is cultivated onsite. Then, with the expert guidance of former resident artist Molly Koehn, you’ll learn the time-honored techniques of binding and shaping broomcorn. By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only gain a profound appreciation for this historic craft but also take home a beautifully crafted and functional hand broom, also known as a whisk broom, to cherish for years to come.

Note: The workshop takes place in person and inside the HCCC building. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 participants. Participants will go home with one or two hand brooms, depending on how quickly they complete the project.

REGISTRATION
$75 for HCCC members
$85 for Non-Members

 

This class is for adults aged 18+ or children aged 13+ accompanied by a parent or guardian. No experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required and includes instructor, basic materials, tools and administration fees. Registration closes on October 10th at 12:00 PM.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Workshops are subject to cancellation or change due to low enrollment. Registrants will be notified seven (7) days in advance if the workshop is canceled by HCCC. If registrants need to cancel their registration, they must do so at least 14 days in advance to receive a full refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the workshop date. To cancel your registration, email HCCC at education@crafthouston.org, so that someone on the waiting list can attend the workshop.

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

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