# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The History of Brooms: Make Your Very Own Besom

Brooms have long been woven into the folklore, traditions, and magical practices of cultures around the world. More than just household tools, besoms have served as symbols of protection, purification, boundaries, and spiritual transformation for centuries.

In this hands-on class, we will explore the fascinating history of the besom, its connection to witchcraft and folk magic, and how brooms became one of the most recognizable symbols associated with witches. We will discuss their use in household blessings, ritual cleansing, seasonal celebrations, and magical practices throughout history.

Participants will learn about the symbolism of the materials traditionally used in besom-making and the magical correspondences associated with them. Each attendee will then create and decorate their own besom to take home, crafting a meaningful ritual tool that can be used for spiritual cleansing, protection, altar work, or as a beautiful representation of their personal practice.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about the history and folklore surrounding this iconic magical tool, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with tradition while creating something both practical and magical.

Class Cost $55.00 per person.

Where: 28 Carlisle St. Hanover PA

When: Friday October 9th 2026 6-8pm

All materials included. Seats Limited!

Zoe Fritz is an elemental practitioner rooted in an eclectic blend of cultural traditions. Based in Lancaster, PA, she is a traveling educator, presenter, and hands-on maker dedicated to bringing the old ways into modern life. Through workshops, events, and one-on-one offerings, Zoe makes elemental spiritual practice approachable, joyful, and deeply meaningful for all who seek it.

As a Seiðkona, she specializes in the trance-based shamanic practice of Seiðr, as well as dream weaving, ritual work, alchemy, lunar living, candle magic, folk herbalism, and rune work. Zoe weaves ancestral knowledge into accessible, everyday practice. Her approach is grounded yet expansive, encouraging others to embrace spiritual paths that feel both ancient and alive.

Zoe is the owner of Pagan Poetry and the founder of The 9 Collective, a unique retail and event space in Lancaster, PA, where community, craft, and spirit meet. She is the author of the upcoming book Echoes of Alchemy: Living Poetry Through the Veil, due to be released in 2027.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hanover/the-history-of-brooms-make-your-own-besom/200030575924634
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, nonprofit, spiritual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hanover
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 28 Carlisle St. , Hanover, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17331
- **lat**: 39.80117
- **long**: -76.98438
- **full address**: 28 Carlisle St. , Hanover, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17331

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom  being held?
  - **A:** The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom  takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 28 Carlisle St. , Hanover, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17331.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom ?
  - **A:** The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom  is organized by The Serpent's Key.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Serpent's Key's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Serpent's Key a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Serpent's Key has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hanover, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The History of Brooms- Make Your Own Besom  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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