Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8 PM
$10/ticket, Limited Supplies
Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship with Aviary Broom Co.! In this lively, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the magical art of broommakng, an age-old skill that's as beautiful as it is practical.
Under expert guidance, each guest will craft two brooms. One to decorate the windows of Mabry-Hazen House and one to take home!
The workshop is supported by an Arts Build Community grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts and Cultural Alliance, which has allowed us to price the workshop at a signficant discount.
Photo by Taryn Ferro @awsnapshots
About Aviary Broom Co.
Aviary Broom Co., founded by Knoxville-based “broomsquire” Amelia Galvas, is a local artisan broom‑making studio dedicated to reviving and reinventing the traditional craft of hand-tied broomcorn brooms. Galvas apprenticed under a seasoned broom maker and now creates each broom entirely by hand—spinning and knotting the broomcorn on a spindle in an approximately 45‑minute process. Her designs blend time-honored Appalachian techniques with playful modern elements, including rainbow-dyed grasses and experimentation with palm fibers and varied ties.
Aviary’s creations have garnered attention through regular participation at local markets, museum demonstrations, and workshops, and are also available via Etsy and Instagram.
