Handmade Tampico Brushes with Rebecca Siemering

In this beginner's class for brushmaking, we will use Tampico fiber to make several small brushes.

A Tampico fiber brush is perfect for cleaning your keyboard, desk or workshop. It is a soft fiber, silky, but strong and wears well. Brushes made of this fiber are ideal for dusting or sweeping crumbs on kitchen tables and counters, among other uses.

Tampico is a natural fiber from the Agave Lechuguilla cactus. Several brushes will be made from this fiber and bound with colorful acrylic cord. There will be a variety of cord colors to use. Make a brush for yourself and a second as a gift to be used and appreciated!

Materials students need to bring from home: Grippy socks (or be comfortable with bare feet) because we'll be using our hands, minds and feet in this workshop!

All other materials are included.