Natural Fibre Brush Making

Discover the timeless craft of natural fibre brush making.  Join CalmKrafts for a creative day to transform natural raw materials into stunning, functional art perfect for clearing hearths, workbenches, or adding a touch of rustic charm to your walls.

Master two traditional techniques of hand broom: the Turkey Wing and the Hawk Tail.
Using sustainable Tapioca fibre and cotton cord, you’ll learn how to bind and tension your brushes, and make something you’ll love to use.

Structure of the day

• welcome and intro
• meeting the materials
• demo of turkey wing
• create your own with support on hand
• 1 hour break for stepping away from the workshop to replenish your creativity and enjoy a stroll around the nature reserve.
• demo of the hawk tail brush
• create your own with support on hand

Everyone will create at least two brushes, bound with cotton.

Please note that there is a materials fee of £6 to be paid to tutor on the day, to cover the cost of materials for two brushes.  For speedy crafters, extra brushes can be made for an additional £3 per brush.

Your tutor: Charlie Kenobi

Charlie Kenobi is a fibre artist and educator who believes that every stitch is a step toward inner calm. Since launching her business CalmKrafts in 2023, Charlie has gained recognition for her remarkably lifelike crochet and knit creations, ranging from charming gifts to lifelike Bonsai and Insect creations.

Charlie is a proud member of the Y Bwthyn 2025 art collective, with her collections available online and in-person at the Bay Gallery, Aberystwyth, and Rhiannon’s of Tregaron.

As a tutor for Aberystwyth University’s Lifelong Learning program, Charlie combines technical expertise with a gentle teaching style. Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or looking to master realistic textures, her workshops are designed to help you find your “inner peace” through the meditative art of yarn and fibre.