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Artisan hand-crafted whisk brooms from the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont
How I got started...
How I got started...
First, broomcorn is a type of sorghum, a natural fiber, which is harvested, can be dyed, and is used to make brooms of all shapes and sizes.
My story began when my friend Nora taught me how to make my first whisk broom. It was so much fun!! I loved that I could make something useful and beautiful, sometimes even whimsical, using color and creativity with just my hands, a few materials, and simple tools. Plus, broom-making doesn’t take up much space, which makes it the perfect cozy winter activity.
In classic woodshedding fashion, during the next mud season, my mom and I focused on broom-making for 10 straight days. Our mission? Every single broom had to be completely unique—different sizes, patterns, handles, and designs. By the end, we had a glorious box of one-of-a-kind brooms, which became the foundation for my little broom-making adventure.
This space is simply my way to share the brooms I make—their styles, their personalities, and maybe a few ideas for how they can brighten up your home or daily life.
Thanks for taking a peek at my brooms!
My inventory is always changing, so email me to see what I have in stock!
zapatacourage@gmail.com
Prices range between $10. 00 for a pot/veggie scrubber to $50.00 for a cobwebber or hearth broom.
Most handheldwhisk, hawktail, or turkeywing brooms are between $30.00 - $40.00
Where you can purchase my brooms: Ripton Country Store, Wisewell Goods, and Addison West.
Where you can purchase my brooms: Ripton Country Store, Wisewell Goods, and Addison West.
Coming Soon: Artisans' Gallery and Weston Village Store
Most of my broom styles are represented with a selection to choose from. You may also email me and I will send a photo of my current inventory at home. On rare occasion, I will accept a special order.
Most of my broom styles are represented with a selection to choose from. You may also email me and I will send a photo of my current inventory at home. On rare occasion, I will accept a special order.
I do not make full sized kitchen brooms for floor sweeping (but Nora does in Monkton, VT)!
I do not make full sized kitchen brooms for floor sweeping (but Nora does in Monkton, VT)!
1192 Vermont Rte 125, Ripton, VT 05766
The Ripton General Store's interior reflects the authenticity of a classic country store with its rustic design and warm ambiance. The store’s décor transports visitors back in time, with antique postal boxes and an old-fashioned crank-operated cash register. The shelves are lined with a wonderful selection of local food and craft products; honey, maple syrup, artisanal cheeses, regional wines, and seasonal vegetables, pottery, watercolors, cutting boards, jewelry, clothing, and my whisk brooms!
The decorator William Morris famously said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” At Wisewell Goods, we believe things should be both useful and beautiful, that indeed usefulness is a form of beauty and beauty itself is useful.
The decorator William Morris famously said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” At Wisewell Goods, we believe things should be both useful and beautiful, that indeed usefulness is a form of beauty and beauty itself is useful.
Beautiful, purposeful, and a little unexpected — Wisewell Goods is a shop for objects worth living with. Browse local crafts, home, beauty, and vintage finds at our brick-and-mortar store.
21 Center Street in Brandon, Vermont.
5275 Main St. in Waitsfield, Vermont
Every item in our collection should have a reason for being there; every piece should deserve its place.
Sometimes that reason is exceptional craftsmanship, an innovative design, or simply the delight of discovering something unexpectedly wonderful. Sometimes it's a maker preserving generations of tradition; like broom making!
West Addison favors lasting quality over passing trends, choosing products that are meant to be used, enjoyed, and lived with.
(802) 528-7951
20 Bridge St., Waitsfield, VT 05673
Artisans' Gallery is an artistic and colorful experience - an expression of true creativity and joy. A shop filled with the juried hand-crafted work showcasing over 150 Vermont artists. It is the “go to” place for gifts for any occasion, open everyday from 11 am to 6 pm
660 Main St, Weston, VT 05161
A place of community gathering since 1881, Weston Village Store truly has a little something for everyone, especially if you want to take a little bit of Vermont home with you.
VT Souvenirs • Gifts • Homemade Fudge • Cheese
(802) 824-5477
What I have in the baskets on my bookshelf at home is what I can sell directly. Inventory is always changing. I will email a photo of what I have in stock and you can select. You are responsible for shipping costs. Shipping will be from my local Post Office, and it may take me up to a week to get there during business hours.
zapatacourage@gmail.com
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