Brush Making Workshop

Discover the art of brush making at this creativeworkshop in Sheffield


Rosa Harradine
Rosa Harradine
Instagram followers 17k followers

6 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £150 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this brush making workshop in Sheffield and discover the satisfying, traditional craft of creating your own brushes from scratch. This full-day activity is a wonderful way to connect with your hands and learn a unique skill in a friendly, supportive environment.
During the workshop, you will learn how to make at least four different brushes using natural materials like arenga, tampico, and broomcorn fibres. Your teacher will guide you through the process, showing you how to tie different styles, such as the beautiful turkey wing and hawk tail designs. You can experiment with various colours of nylon cord for binding, adding a personal touch to your creations. The session will also cover the fascinating history of brush making and the unique properties of the fibres you will be using.
All materials and tools for this activity are included.
Please be aware that this craft is a surprisingly physical workshop. It requires a reasonable amount of dexterity in your hands and feet, as well as good grip strength. If you have any questions about this, please do get in touch. We will be working with our shoes off, so you might like to bring a pair of warm socks to keep you cosy!
You'll leave this session with an amazing new skill and a collection of beautiful, functional brushes you have made entirely by yourself, ready to be put to use.
Please note:
  • This class is for adults only.
  • Workshop bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What you'll get
At least four different brushes using arenga, tampico and broomcorn fibres.
Knowledge required
No previous experience required - this is beginner friendly.
Location

Persistence Works, Brown Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield

HOW TO GET HERE By car: there is no parking on site, but there are multiple car parks a short walk away. The closest car park is NCP Sheffield Sidney Street. By train: a 5 minute walk from Sheffield train station. By bus: a 6 minute walk from Sheffield Interchange bus station.

Brush Making Workshop location
Your teacher

Rosa Harradine
Rosa Harradine

Instagram followers 17k followers
female Women-owned

I am a brush and broom maker based in Sheffield. Working with natural materials and traditional techniques, I create objects that are both functional and beautiful - tools that impart a sense of presence. My brushes and brooms are made to be used, yet they also hold their own as sculptural forms, honouring the everyday act of sweeping.
I originally trained in music, playing clarinet, saxophone and piano. But I always felt the pull of making with my hands. I explored a range of crafts, including spoon carving, bowl turning on a traditional pole lathe, and basketry, but broom and brush making is the craft I felt most drawn to.
All of my brushes and brooms are made by me, by hand. I work with sustainable materials including broomcorn, tampico and arenga fibres.
I also teach workshops, which I love - they give me the chance to share my craft and inspire others to explore traditional skills.
In 2022, I was selected as a TOAST New Maker, one of five makers demonstrating excellence in skill, originality and craftsmanship. In 2025, I was chosen as one of The King’s Foundation’s ‘35 Under 35’, a network of makers and changemakers connecting with nature, tradition, and sustainability.

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