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. Seating is limited, preregistration is required.