The Witchery / 86 Wharf St / Salem, MA Open 10:30am - 5:00pm.
Make Your Own Broom!
How Does it Work?
introduction
Step 2: choose a bundle of Broomcorn
Step 1: Select a Broom Handle
Broom making is a unique and very satisfying craft. Learn how to make a custom broom from scratch, and leave Salem with a memorable, hands-on experience!
Step 1: Select a Broom Handle
Step 2: choose a bundle of Broomcorn
Step 1: Select a Broom Handle
Choose an ash or finished hickory broom handle. Our handles come in small, medium and large.
Step 2: choose a bundle of Broomcorn
Step 2: choose a bundle of Broomcorn
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
Every broom starts with natural broom corn also called sorghum wheat. The weight of each broom corn bundle may vary, to accommodate different sized hands.
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
All brooms include a color splash bundle to make your broom pop! Colors change based on availability, but we usually have a rainbow of colors to choose from.
step 3: gather Embellishments (optional)
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
step 3: gather Embellishments (optional)
Brooms also include a pendant or charm. Some crafters choose to keep it rustic and simple, while others enjoy customizing their brooms even further by purchasing add-ons, such as dried flowers, extra pendants & charms, bones, crystals, leather & more.
Step 4: Create your broom
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
step 3: gather Embellishments (optional)
Finally, come on over to our broom maker's station for some instruction and guidance by our knowledgeable staff. Hope to see you here!
additional information
For additional information on what to expect for broom making and for workshops at The Witchery, please click below to check out our FAQ page.