Broom Magic

“For curious crafters and magickal minds who want to connect with their material more deeply, this book is an ode to the broom. A wonderful guidebook to broom craft. Enter into a relationship with the world’s oldest cleaning tool—the broom. This book brings you on a journey of historical and practical intrigue guided by the personal passion of two esteemed women in their trades.”—Hillary Graves, broom maker and crafter, owner of the small business Roots, Stones and Bones

Chelsea Townsend is a lifelong Pagan, professional broom maker, and small business owner. She sells her brooms at several festivals and conferences each year as well as online, national wholesale orders, and by custom request. She believes in empowering others in their practice, and she loves to teach others how to make and use their tools.

Chelsea is a master falconer, holds three degrees (one BA and two AA), and is a city commissioner for the East Point Local Food Ecosystem Commission. She has been involved in urban farming and urban homesteading for over 20 years. She is also a member of the American Association of Woodturners.

Gypsey Elaine Teague (Callahan, FL) is an elder and high priestess in the Georgian tradition and high priestess in the Icelandic Norse tradition. She is also the author of Norse Divination and Norse Cosmology, both from Llewellyn, as well as The Witch’s Guide to Wands (Weiser, 2015) and Steampunk Magic (Weiser, 2013).

Debra L. Burris is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Central Arkansas. She has volunteered as a storm spotter, worked with the National Severe Storms Labs, and presents regularly at Mystic South.