Explore the ancient craft of broom-making in this hands-on class with fiber artist and broom maker, Poliana Danila. You’ll work with natural, black, and dyed sorghum to create a beautiful 16-inch broom that’s both functional and artistic. Whether you use your creation as a sweeper, a display, or a musical instrument mounted proudly as an art piece on your wall or mantle, it will be both useful and uniquely crafted.
Discover the satisfaction of working with natural materials and learning a craft that’s been passed down through generations.
Date
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Time
11:00-3:30 pm ET
Location
TATTER Textile Library: 505 Carroll Street, #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Class Materials
All materials are included with ticket purchase.
Cost
$200
Our Teacher
Poliana is an educator, broom maker, and fiber artist who enjoys living in the Hudson River Valley, NY, and loves working with whatever the plants gift her and everyone. Originally from Romania, Poliana watched her parents and grandparents working in the gardens, teaching in school, and spinning and weaving rugs with the wool from their sheep. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture from Romania, the Netherlands, and the New York Botanical Garden. She has had the privilege to take weaving, broom making, knotting, and plant dyeing classes with varying well-known, international artists at fiber studios, such as Textile Art Center in Brooklyn and Fiber Craft Studio in Spring Valley, amongst others.