SOLD OUT - S m a l l S w e e p s, Berea Gallery, KY - 7/10/2026 

Join Amanda Lee Lazorchack of Please Send Word for a morning creating small brooms!

Using various brightly colored fibers, you will learn the techniques to bind hand brooms. We’ll chat about the history of broom making,
the significance of the humble object and make a series of small sweeps. This class is very hands-on in a casual and inviting environment. Beginners welcome, hand strength is necessary as well as hands/feet coordination.
Youth Participants: 15+

Hosted by Berea Learnshops. All tools and materials provided.

W i l l o w S t a r , Berea Gallery, KY - 7/11/2026 

Join Amanda Lee Lazorchack of Please Send Word for a morning of willow craft.
Using willow grown in Kentucky, learn how to weave a Swedish star.
This is a fun and approachable way to interact with willow as a weaving material.
We will talk about processing regional craft materials and why willow is so incredible!
Beginners welcome, hand strength is necessary.
Youth Participants: 15+

Hosted by Berea Learnshops. All tools and materials provided.

Sweep Shapes: Exploring Contemporary Design John C Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC - 5/16/27-5/21/27 

Learn to make brooms of all shapes, functional and sculptural! Building from a foundation of traditional technique, explore contemporary design considerations and experimental style development- with an emphasis on play and curiosity! This class is suited for beginners & beyond. Experienced students will focus on projects of their choosing, refining design, form, and more intricate techniques such as material selection, shaping and twill patterns. Beginners will learn to be comfortable and confident with the material & process of broom construction.

upcoming classes: stay tuned for details.

craft as container: a conversational exploration of the value of craft September 2026 | berea, ky

the playful hand broom September 2026 | berea, ky

the handled broom: sculpture and utility TBD 2027 | the woodworking school at pine croft, berea, ky

sweep shapes: exploring contemporary design May 2027 | john c campbell folk school, brasstown, nc

(TBD) August 2027 | arrowmont school of craft, gaitlinburg, tn

swept : exploring the whole broom October 2027 | sanborn mills, loudon, nh

“I felt full in this class. Amanda Lee is an expert teacher that sincerely loves people, is curious about the world, is open to everyone and creates a fun and interactive environment. She intuits different learning styles and is utterly without pretense. Her empathy with materials translates to empathy towards others.”

-Jess, former student & long time fiber teacher.

would you like to host a class or schedule a private event?

lets see what we can do together.

Past Workshops:

broom salon: an advanced and innovative exploration | broom studio, berea, ky

the handled broom, sculpture and utility | the woodworking school at pine croft, berea, ky

brooms, traditional and sculptural | john c campbell folk school, brasstown, nc

brooms: a beginning | olives porch, murphy, nc

the advanced handbroom | hillfolk school, bentonville, ar

brooms: a beginning | kc textile arts center, kansas city, mo

brooms for beginners | lawrence arts center, lawrence, ks

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