Cobweb Broom

Friday, September 19, 2025 

11:00 – 2:30 pm 

Ages 16+

$60 

Upstairs Classroom

Reach all those high corners where the spiders make their webs with your own handmade and designed Cobweb Broom taught by Sandy VanPatten!  You will choose your broom handle, colored nylon string, and dyed reeds. 

This hands-on class requires some arm and hand strength and is open to ages 16 and up. You will need to use your stocking feet to control the tension of the cord (on a spindle.) Footies will be provided if needed. 

All materials are provided. You may elect to bring your own walking stick to use a broom handle instead of the options that Sandy will provide.

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.

• If you would like to pay with cash or check, please call LOLA Arts at (715) 547-3950 to reserve your spot in class. Your spot is not guaranteed until we receive payment.
• If a class is canceled a full refund will be issued. 
• Refunds will not be issued after the registration date closes.
• Students who request a refund prior to the registration deadline will be given the option of receiving the full amount in the form of a gift certificate for future classes OR a refund for the balance minus a $5.00 service fee.

Once registered, please fill out this release form online.