Besom (Broom)
As the season turns from fall towards winter we reach the traditional end of the year in Celtic traditions. The end of harvest and in preparation for winter marked the time to “sweep out the old and welcome the new”. In November’s class we will bundle together branches with colorful thread, beads, charms, and yarn. We will discuss color and symbols for manifesting the energy you wish to attract to your home and to help you sweep away any negative energies from the previous year.
Join us bi-monthly for a crafting circle inspired by the eight sabbats of the Wheel of the Year. In each session, we’ll create a seasonal craft rooted in the traditions, symbols, and energy of the coming holiday, drawing inspiration from books like Crafting the Wheel of the Year, The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature’s Rhythms, and The Natural Home Wheel of the Year.
Expect an easy hands-on project each session, ready to take home or finish up later with confidence. Projects shift with the season: seasonal wreath making, witches’ bells, blooming floral charms, garden-harvested potions, crocheted pieces, pocket altars, beadwork, and other crafted adornments. No experience necessary. All materials and skill levels welcome.
Host
Jen Hoyer has been crafting since she was a girl, when her grandmother taught her the magic of crochet and sewing. She spent over five years teaching sewing, crochet, and craft classes to adults and children at JoAnn Fabrics, and has taught private sewing lessons, led needlework classes for Girl Scout troops, and volunteered teaching crochet at the Cancer Support Center of Ann Arbor. Jen loves helping crafters of all ages discover new skills. Jen has been celebrating the seasons with her family and following Pagan traditions for over 30 years, and enjoys creating and learning new crafts for embracing the spirit of the seasons.
Upcoming Events:
January 7, 2027 – Crochet Crystal Holder
March 4, 2027 – Wand
May 6, 2027 – Macrame Meditation Charm
Cost varies per class. Pre-registration required. Limited class size.