# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Whisk Broom 101 with Mark Smith
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Class participants will have sufficient material available to produce two- three whisk brooms, and at least one with a plaited handle. You'll learn to use a foot brake (spool of twine), wrapping techniques and knotting techniques. All equipment and tools will also be provided. A few variations of traditional Appalachian designs will be demonstrated. 

The whisk brooms featured in this short class will be made of colored nylon twine and processed broomcorn or hurl. Broomcorn is a traditional material identical to that produced as a commodity crop in the Midwest in the late 19th century as raw material for the then thriving cottage industry of broom making. Colored nylon twine is used in tying the broomcorn and attaching it to the handle or just cinching the processed broomcorn when making smaller whisk brooms.   Broomcorn stalks are often cut, split, and soaked to make them pliable, and they are then woven or plaited to produce a fancy handle for the whisk. 

The broom maker's craft is an old one and it is not too common these days, but the joy of assembling a novel creation after sitting down with some string, a stick and a bit of broomcorn is enough to keep anyone going through even the coldest Minnesota winters.   It’s just more fun to sweep up a mess or clean up a corner if the tools you are using have character and charm.  Come out and learn the basics of this traditional craft. 

11 am - 4pm with a lunch break included. Lunch will not be provided, so please plan accordingly.

$45 for Crossing Arts Members

$50 for Non-Members

Ages 16+ Sharp tools will be used in this class.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brainerd/whisk-broom-101-with-mark-smith/200029588415044
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Brainerd
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401
- **lat**: 46.35594
- **long**: -94.19849
- **full address**: 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401

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- **organizer**: The Crossing Arts Alliance (https://allevents.in/org/the-crossing-arts-alliance/7385515)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Crossing Arts Alliance
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Whisk Broom 101 with Mark Smith ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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