The Witchery / 86 Wharf St / Salem, MA Open 10:30am - 5:00pm.

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    • Open Crafting Parties
    • Weddings & Groups
    • Private Workshop Inquiry
    • About Us
    • Crafting Tutorials
    • Shop Policies
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    • Media
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  • Home
  • Know before you go!
  • Broom Making
  • Bookbinding
  • Tarot
  • Moon Witch 2023
  • Events
  • Open Crafting Parties
  • Weddings & Groups
  • Private Workshop Inquiry
  • About Us
  • Crafting Tutorials
  • Shop Policies
  • Gallery
  • Media
  • Gift Card
  • Contact

Make Your Own Broom!

Craft a rustic broom from scratch
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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)

making your own broom

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.

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