No matter when you decide to visit, you’ll find events happening. We host signature events like the Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days in July. Have you been to the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Minnesota?! You’ll find the parade in Crosslake. How about kickin’ your boots up at Lakes Jam—the Lakes Area’s biggest country and rock fest. Other local businesses and communities host festivals, live music, and even fireworks. Make these popular events a family tradition.
Exploring Whisk Brooms with Mark Smith
Saturday, September 19, 2026 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
(CDT)
Description
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the foundational materials and techniques used to create traditional utilitarian whisk brooms and small kitchen aids such as cake testers, veggie brushes, and pot scrubbers. You will also explore a fun seasonal variation by crafting a spooky decorative piece perfect for display. Students will practice plaiting and weaving broom corn stalks to form sturdy, functional handles.
All materials are provided, including traditional broom corn, assorted colored twine, tampico brush fibers for a small whisk or brush, and “spooky sticks” for a Halloween‑inspired project.
No prior experience is required, and all necessary tools will be supplied. If you have twisted branches between 24"–36" with interesting shapes or character, feel free to bring them to incorporate into your work.
Ages 16+; sharp tools will be used
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The Crossing Arts Alliance
711 Laurel Street
Brainerd,
MN
56401
United States
Saturday, September 19, 2026 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
(CDT)
Categories
Community Events
Area Events
Hands-on Event
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Exploring Whisk Brooms with Mark Smith
Saturday, September 19, 2026 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the foundational materials and techniques used to create traditional utilitarian whisk brooms and small kitchen aids such as cake testers, veggie brushes, and pot scrubbers. You will also explore a fun seasonal variation by crafting a spooky decorative piece perfect for display. Students will practice plaiting and weaving broom corn stalks to form sturdy, functional handles.
All materials are provided, including traditional broom corn, assorted colored twine, tampico brush fibers for a small whisk or brush, and “spooky sticks” for a Halloween‑inspired project.
No prior experience is required, and all necessary tools will be supplied. If you have twisted branches between 24"–36" with interesting shapes or character, feel free to bring them to incorporate into your work.
Ages 16+; sharp tools will be used
Images
The Crossing Arts Alliance
711 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
711 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
Saturday, September 19, 2026 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
(CDT)
Categories
Community Events
Area Events
Hands-on Event
Community Events
Area Events
Hands-on Event
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