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Whisk Broom Weaving with Abeni Pierson$55.20

Workshops & Classes · Sunday, October 25, 2026

Whisk Broom Weaving with Abeni Pierson

About

A hands-on broom-making session that starts with the craft's history, from growing broomcorn to the role brooms have played in work, ritual and protection. Abeni Pierson then teaches traditional weaving as participants make Appalachian-style turkey-wing and hawk-tail mini brooms from pine needles, followed by a broomcorn whisk broom to take home. It starts at noon Sunday at the DuSable, 740 E 56th Pl; tickets are $55.20. Pierson is back Nov 8 for a gourd ornament workshop.

Good to know

Date & timeSunday, October 25, 202612:00 PM
WhereDuSable Black History Museum and Education Center740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Chicago
Price$55.20
CheckedBy a person against the venue's own listing, Oct 23, 2026How we verify
Oct25Sunday, 12:00 PMDuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
$55.20as printed

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How it compares

  • Weekend
  • Take it home the same day

At $55, this sits about the middle of the 11 single-session textiles classes we list in Chicago. They run from $5 to $190, and the typical price is $83.

If one session leaves you wanting more, 1 studio we list runs multi-week textiles courses.

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New to textiles?

Textile classes range from weaving on a frame or rigid-heddle loom to embroidery, knitting, crochet, natural dyeing, felting and sewing a first garment.

  • Check whether the class is for complete beginners or assumes you can already cast on or thread a machine.
  • Single sessions usually make something small: a wall hanging, a hoop, a dyed scarf.
  • Bring reading glasses if you use them; most fibre work is close-up.

Taking it home: Usually the same day. Larger pieces may be finished at home with the yarn or thread you leave with.

Questions people ask

When is Whisk Broom Weaving with Abeni Pierson?＋
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Where is it held?＋
At DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637.
How much does it cost?＋
$55.20, as printed on the organizer's listing. Prices can change, so the booking page has the final word.
How do I book a spot?＋
Through the organizer's own page, linked from the booking button on this page. We do not sell tickets or take a cut; we list what the venue publishes and send you to it.
What else is on at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center?＋
3 other listings on our calendar, including The Du Community Halloween Bash (Oct 31), Gourd Ornament Decorating with Abeni Pierson (Nov 8) and C2ST Presents Silver Screen Science (Nov 8). The venue page lists them all.

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