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How Close Is a Broom Making Class?

Alie Ward bets a broom making class sits within a couple of hours' drive. Type broom making class and look near you, then go make a day of it.

Industry and production were once seen as the magical new thing. Now some people see the same systems as a damaging status quo, and handmade work has become a little more magical. Ask smart people, not smart questions, because an expert exists for every thought, and the experts want to talk. Have an outing and drink some cider. Brooklyn has a class at Tatter on November 14th. Look around, then make a broom.

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