Join Sandy VanPatten to craft your own Turkey Tail Whisk—a functional piece of art that’s as beautiful as it is practical. Using authentic broom corn and your choice of colorful nylon twine, you’ll create a broom that’s perfect for cleaning or displaying as a unique decor piece.

This hands-on class requires some arm and hand strength and stocking feet to keep the tension.  Footies will be provided if needed. It is open to ages 16 and up. All materials are provided.

Once registered, please fill out this release form online.

Artist Bio:

Sandy VanPatten is a self-taught Broom Squire hailing from the Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Specializing in a range of handcrafted brooms—such as crumb brushes, turkey tail & hawk tail whisk brooms, regular whisk, hearth brooms, cobweb brooms, and kitchen brooms—Sandy combines traditional craftsmanship with a deep passion for creation. Although semi-retired from her day job, Sandy remains fully committed to the art of broom making, teaching classes in Marquette, Baraga, L’anse, Porcupine Mountains, and Calumet.