The Farms: Arboretum Besom: Witches Brooms

Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+)  

Craft traditional witches’ brooms using locally grown dried flowers and foraged materials at Arboretum Besoms: Witches Brooms on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Arboretum Shed located at 2302 South Lincoln Avenue in Urbana. 

Learn about the lore and history of besoms in the world of the occult and witchcraft. This is the perfect Halloween or fall activity! 

$65/person*. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

 *Students should bring gardening gloves  

Please note this course is NOT at Allerton but is at the Illinois Arboretum Shed in Urbana. Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu. 

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. 

About The Farms 

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. 

Find the complete Fall schedule here.