The Witchery / 86 Wharf St / Salem, MA. Retail open most days 11:00am - 5:00pm.
Salem's Original Broom Workshop
Est. 2016
Craft your own rustic broom in Salem’s premier broom making workshop space. Personalize with charms, bones, leather & more!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Broom Making
* AGES 13+ ONLY! No Exceptions!
* ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY! If late, you may lose your spot!
* ONLY BROOM MAKERS CAN STAY! No "watchers" please. This includes spouses, friends, children. We simply don't have room!
For additional information on what to expect from broom making and other workshops at The Witchery, please click below to check out our FAQ page.
How Does it Work?
introduction
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
Choose an unfinished ash or assorted finished broom handle. Our handles come in small, medium, and large.
Step 2: choose a bundle of Broomcorn
Every broom starts with natural sorghum also known as broom corn. The weight of each broom corn bundle may vary, to accommodate different sized hands. our broomcorn bundles come in small, medium, and large.
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
All brooms include a bundle of dyed broomcorn to add a splash of color! Colors change based on availability, but we usually have a rainbow of colors to choose from.
step 3: gather Accessories (optional)
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
step 3: gather Accessories (optional)
Brooms also include a charm and twine covering. 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, and more.
Step 4: Create your broom
Step 3: add a splash of color if desired
step 3: gather Accessories (optional)
Finally, take a seat in our workshop space where our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the process of transforming the materials you picked into a beautiful one-of-a-kind broom. Hope to see you here!