BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TAOTAT's Mystic Tea and Brooms - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://taotat.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TAOTAT's Mystic Tea and Brooms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T163000 DTSTAMP:20260930T174420Z CREATED:20260930T174205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T174420Z UID:30090-1792933200-1792945800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Broomcraft\, Lincoln Museum & Archives\, Lincoln DESCRIPTION:In this three hour class you will learn how to craft your own simple but powerful kitchen tools (a pot scrubber\, root vegetable scrubber\, a cake/baking tester\, and a counter whisk)\, you will also make 18-20” triple style hand broom. \nThese hand brooms are big enough to be used for a hearth broom around a fireplace\, kept in the kitchen to sweep up small messes\, or whatever you wish to use it for. While crafting your brooms\, you will learn some of the “witchy” history behind the designs\, and the uses of these versatile tools. You also can add charms or crystals to your brooms\, our broom squire\, Amy\, will have some on hand\, but bring along your own\, and we will see if we can make them fit. By the end of the course\, you will walk away with a basic understanding of simple broom making as well as 5\, made by YOU brooms. \nPLEASE NOTE: Broom making is a deceptively physical activity. You should be able to work from a seated position for more than an hour at a time\, and be comfortable using your upper body\, core abdominal muscles\, arms\, hands and wrists to perform repetitive tasks while winding and weaving parts of the brooms. \nAll materials included. No experience necessary. \nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/introduction-to-broomcraft-lincoln-museum-archives-lincoln/ LOCATION:Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre\, 3800 Main St\, Jordan\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20261005T173759Z CREATED:20261005T173632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T173759Z UID:30103-1792317600-1792339200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:The Guilded Pumpkin Harvest Market at The Players Guild of Hamilton DESCRIPTION:I’ll be here (Sunday the 18th only) selling teas and brooms at the Player’s Guild of Hamilton! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Guilded Pumpkin Harvest Market at The Players Guild of Hamilton \nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/the-guilded-pumpkin-harvest-market-at-the-players-guild-of-hamilton/ LOCATION:Player’s Guild Of Hamilton\, 80 Queen St South\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 3R8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T131620Z CREATED:20260915T125821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T131620Z UID:30038-1792238400-1792256400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:The Punk Rock Flea Mkt. Cotton Factory\, Hamilton DESCRIPTION:I’ll be vending my wares here at the Cotton Factory! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/the-hamilton-punk-rock-flea-mkt-cotton-factory-hamilton/ LOCATION:The Cotton Factory\, 270 Sherman Ave North\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T131627Z CREATED:20250930T142006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T131627Z UID:28281-1791540000-1791824400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival DESCRIPTION:I will be doing live broom making demonstrations and vending my wares in the Demonstration Barn down the path from the Mill. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/balls-falls-thanksgiving-festival/ LOCATION:Ball’s Falls Conservation Area\, 3292 Sixth Ave\, Lincoln\, ON\, L0R 1S0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Demo,Broom Making,Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260925T144121Z CREATED:20260921T174026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T144121Z UID:30049-1791120600-1791131400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Learn Broom making at Dundurn Castle Afternoon Session- Hamilton ON DESCRIPTION:Join me and discover the art of broom making this fall at Dundurn National Historic Site\, Hamilton in this hands-on crafting workshop! \n\n\n\nYour visit begins in Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden\, where you’ll see how broom materials are prepared. Next\, head inside\, where Amy will guide you through a step-by-step workshop to learn the basics of broom making\, create a set of kitchen tools\, and design and decorate a triple-style hand broom adorned with beautiful dried flowers straight from Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden.There is a morning session available as well! \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy some time in Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden and see how broom materials are prepared.\n\n\n\nLearn broom making techniques with expert step-by-step guidance.\n\n\n\nCreate a set of three handmade tools and decorate a triple-style hand broom to take home.\n\n\n\nPersonalize your creation with beautiful dried flowers from Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden.\n\n\n\nAges: 14+\n\n\n\nSupplies: All materials are included in the workshop fee.\n\n\n\nAttire: Broom making is a physical activity\, so please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.\n\n\n\nContact: 905-546-2424\, ext. 3168 or museums@hamilton.ca\nRegister here…\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/learn-broom-making-at-dundurn-castle-afternoon-session-hamilton-on/ LOCATION:Dundurn Castle\, 610 York Blvd\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 3E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260925T144300Z CREATED:20260831T172530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T144300Z UID:29955-1791104400-1791118800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Learn Broom making at Dundurn Castle Morning Session- Hamilton ON DESCRIPTION:Join me and discover the art of broom making this fall at Dundurn National Historic Site\, Hamilton in this hands-on crafting workshop! \n\n\n\nYour visit begins in Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden\, where you’ll see how broom materials are prepared. Next\, head inside\, where Amy will guide you through a step-by-step workshop to learn the basics of broom making\, create a set of kitchen tools\, and design and decorate a triple-style hand broom adorned with beautiful dried flowers straight from Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden. \nThere is an Afternoon session available as well! \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy some time in Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden and see how broom materials are prepared.\n\n\n\nLearn broom making techniques with expert step-by-step guidance.\n\n\n\nCreate a set of three handmade tools and decorate a triple-style hand broom to take home.\n\n\n\nPersonalize your creation with beautiful dried flowers from Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden.\n\n\n\nAges: 14+\n\n\n\nSupplies: All materials are included in the workshop fee.\n\n\n\nAttire: Broom making is a physical activity\, so please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.\n\n\n\nContact: 905-546-2424\, ext. 3168 or museums@hamilton.ca\n\n\n\n\n\n Register here…\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/garden-to-broom-broom-making-at-dundurn-national-historic-site/ LOCATION:Dundurn Castle\, 610 York Blvd\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 3E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T155232Z CREATED:20260606T180256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155232Z UID:29481-1789905600-1789927200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Mabon Faire 2026: An Autumn Equinox Celebration St. Catharines DESCRIPTION:I’ll be vending tea and Brooms at the Mabon Faire: An Autumn Equinox Celebration Market Square\, St. Catharines\, ON \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/litha-faire-2026-a-summer-solstice-celebration-st-catharines-on/ LOCATION:Market Square Downtown St. Catharines\, 91 King street\, St Catharines\, ON\, l2r 7c2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T131657Z CREATED:20260831T190259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T131657Z UID:30011-1789812000-1789833600@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Harvest Pioneer Day 2026 - Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre DESCRIPTION:Come see me and celebrate the fall harvest at the 60th annual Harvest Pioneer Day!  \n\n\n\nI’ll be selling my teas and brooms as well as demonstrating broom craft! \n\n\n\n(There is a $5 admission fee to the museum grounds) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/harvest-pioneer-day-2026-lincoln-museum-and-cultural-centre/ LOCATION:Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre\, 3800 Main St\, Jordan\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Demo,Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T154050Z CREATED:20260810T154813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T154050Z UID:29849-1789207200-1789318800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Vending at West Niagara Agricultural Fair DESCRIPTION:Come visit me and pick out your favorite brooms\, whisks and tea! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/broom-demos-west-niagara-agricultural-fair/ LOCATION:West Niagara Agricultural Society\, 7402 Mud street West\, Grassie\, Ontario\, L0R1M0\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T173055Z CREATED:20260712T163809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173055Z UID:29647-1788084000-1788109200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Balls Falls Heritage Days - Day 2  DESCRIPTION:Join me AGAIN for a fun day out with the family. I will be in the big red barn in the Broom Shop\, doing demonstrations and talking about the history of Broomcraft in Southern Ontario \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/balls-falls-heritage-days-day-2/ LOCATION:Ball’s Falls Conservation Area\, 3292 Sixth Ave\,\, Lincoln\, ON\, L0R 1S0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T150811Z CREATED:20260701T174737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T150811Z UID:29619-1787400000-1787414400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Broom Making Demonstrations Dundurn Castle Hamilton DESCRIPTION:August 22- Dundurn Castle Historic Garden Broom Making Demonstrations\, I am thrilled to be at Dundurn Castle\, in their historic kitchen garden\, demonstrating how brooms are made\, later this year I will be teaching broomcraft there\, but more on that later! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/broom-making-demonstrations-dundurn-castle-hamilton/ LOCATION:Dundurn Castle\, 610 York Blvd\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8R 3E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Demo,Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260714T165611Z CREATED:20260712T163457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T165611Z UID:29641-1786798800-1786813200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Broomcraft\, Nelles Manor\, Grimsby\, Ont DESCRIPTION:I am excited to share the beautiful art of Broomcraft at this beautiful historic site in Grimsby. It will be a lovely afternoon making brooms together on the grounds. \n\n\n\nIn this three hour class you will learn how to craft your own simple but powerful kitchen tools (a pot scrubber\, root vegetable scrubber and a cake/baking tester\, and a counter whisk)\, and 18-20” triple style hand broom. These hand brooms are big enough to be used for a hearth broom around a fireplace or kept in the kitchen to sweep up small messes\, or whatever you wish to use it for. \n\n\n\nYou will\, while crafting your brooms\, learn some of the history behind the designs\, and the uses of these versatile tools. You also can add charms or crystals to your brooms\, Amy will have some on hand\, but bring along your own\, and we will see if we can make them fit. By the end of the course\, you will walk away with a basic understanding of simple broom making as well as 5\, made by YOU brooms. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Broom making is a deceptively physical activity. You should be able to work from a seated position for more than an hour at a time\, and be comfortable using your upper body\, core abdominal muscles\, arms\, hands and wrists to perform repetitive tasks while winding and weaving parts of the brooms. \n\n\n\nAll materials included \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/introduction-to-broomcraft-nelles-manor-grimsby-ont/ LOCATION:Nelles Manor Museum\, 126 Main Street West\, Grimsby\, ON\, L3M1R8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Demo,Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260712T164233Z CREATED:20260712T162857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T164233Z UID:29639-1785578400-1785690000@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Port Colborne Canal Days DESCRIPTION:Port Colborne Canal Days at the Marine Heritage Museum\,  \n\n\n\nI will be there both days\, on the porch of Sherk Cabin\, doing live broom making demonstrations and selling my brooms too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/port-colborne-canal-days/ LOCATION:ON END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260701T175400Z CREATED:20260701T175254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T175400Z UID:29626-1785060000-1785081600@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Mingle Hill Flower Festival DESCRIPTION:Mingle Hill Flower Festival\, 10-4pm\, this will be the 5 year anniversary of the Flower Festival and its always a joy and so good to be among the flowers\, (and the broomcorn) on the farm! I’ll be there demonstrating broom making\, and selling my beautiful brooms too! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/mingle-hill-flower-festival/ LOCATION:Mingle Hill\, 2625 Mountain Road\, St. Ann's\, ON\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T174231Z CREATED:20260701T173728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174231Z UID:29614-1784455200-1784480400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Balls Falls Heritage Days DESCRIPTION:Balls Falls Heritage Days\, join me for a fun day out with the family. I will be in the big red barn in the Broom Shop\, doing demonstrations and talking about the history of Broomcraft in Southern Ontario \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/balls-falls-heritage-days-2/ LOCATION:Balls Falls Conservation area\, 3292 Sixth Avenue\, Lincoln\, ON\, l0r1s0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Demo,Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T125811Z CREATED:20260426T125514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T125811Z UID:29285-1783159200-1783180800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Broomcraft at Rice Lake Arts DESCRIPTION:Join us at Rice Lake Arts to spend a fascinating day working with master Broomsquire Amy Lou Taylor in our beautiful outdoor studio or barn space. In this full day workshop Amy will help you to create a variety of brooms\, including the Triple Broom\, Turkey Wing Broom and Hawks Tail Hand Broom\, as well as a variety of Kitchen Tools (for example\, a cake tester\, pot scrubber\, root veggie scrubber and counter whisk). By the end of the workshop\, you will have learned some of the intriguing history behind the designs and the uses of these versatile tools\, and you will head home with several brooms\, all lovingly crafted by YOU! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/introduction-to-broomcraft-at-rice-lake-arts/ LOCATION:Rice Lake Arts\, 855 Second Line Road\, Bailieboro\, ON\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T141721Z CREATED:20260528T141712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T141721Z UID:29421-1780743600-1780768800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Myth & Legends Festival DESCRIPTION:Information provided by organizer: \n\n\n\nFrom all over the Earth we all had one thing in common: stories\, tales\, lessons passed down. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of hearing the Myths\, Legends & Folklore which helped shape society from guest speakers\, a locally handcrafted on-theme market……as well as a mythic costume contest*! \n\n\n\n✓Indoor/outdoor event. If it rains it will all be moved inside. \n\n\n\n✓Complimentary entry for active Military and Veterans. (show your card at the door) \n\n\n\n✓kids 10& under are free \n\n\n\n✓This is a fully licensed event and beverages can be purchased from the exchange bar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/myth-legends-festival/ LOCATION:The Exchange\, 5943 Sylvia place\, Niagara Falls\, ON\, L2G 1S9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T185802Z CREATED:20260405T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T185802Z UID:29159-1779444000-1779469200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Hand and Hearth Broom Crafting at Cordwood Studios DESCRIPTION:In this two-day course you will learn how to craft your own hand and hearth brooms\, from four inches in length\, to four feet. At the end of the course\, you will walk away with 10 fully functional handmade brooms. \n\n\n\nYou will make four kitchen tools (cake tester\, pot scrubber\, root vegetable scrubber and counter whisk)\, a triple whisk\, a turkey wing whisk\, a round whisk with woven handle\, a hawks tail whisk\, a short cobweb broom\, and a flat (stitched) broom on a broomstick. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, you will leave with knowledge on how to make these brooms as well as an understanding of simple broom magic. You will have learned some of the history behind the designs and the uses of these versatile tools. You will also have the opportunity to imbue your brooms with your own intentions\, purposes\, charms and amulets. \n\n\n\nNote: This will be a physical weekend\, best suited for adults 18+ or\, if younger\, chaperoned by an adult. You should be able to work from a seated position for more than an hour at a time\, and be comfortable using your upper body\, core abdominal muscles\, arms\, hands and wrists to perform repetitive tasks while winding and weaving parts of the brooms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/hand-and-hearth-broom-crafting-at-cordwood-studios/ LOCATION:The Cordwood Studio\, 590 Brooke Valley Rd\, Perth\, ON\, K7H 3C6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T151032Z CREATED:20260329T143758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T151032Z UID:29144-1779202800-1779213600@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Broom Making at Golden Gatherings DESCRIPTION:Amy Lou Taylor\, Broomsquire\, is your instructor for the course. She comes from a background where she was taught to make her own tools\, or at the very least engage with tool makers who are experienced in their craft. She’s been making brooms since the late 90s but has been back to making brooms steadily for the last 5+ years. \n\n\n\nWhen we craft our own tools\, we can imbue them with our intention\, our purpose and our needs. A hand broom for example\, is a tool that is used in several different ways\, from cleaning up crumbs\, dust\, shavings etc. to moving energy\, smoke\, air. \n\n\n\nIn this three hour class you will learn how to craft your own simple but powerful kitchen tools (a pot scrubber\, root vegetable scrubber and a cake/baking tester)\, and 18-20” triple style hand broom. These hand brooms are big enough to be used for a hearth broom around a fireplace\, or kept in the kitchen to sweep up small messes\, or whatever you wish to use it for. \n\n\n\nYou will\, while crafting your brooms\, learn some of the history behind the designs\, and the uses of these versatile tools. You also can add charms or crystals to your brooms\, Amy will have some on hand\, but bring along your own\, and we will see if we can make them fit. By the end of the course\, you will walk away with a basic understanding of simple broom making as well as 4\, made by YOU brooms. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 8 people. Your investment is $125+HST \n\n\n\nYour class fee includes all the supplies needed for the course. Please note that this will be a physical activity using your upper body\, arms and core muscles and feet\, so dress in comfortable clothing (like leggings\, jeans or yoga pants)\, as well as wear soft soled shoes or be prepared to work barefoot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/broom-making-at-handmade-herbology/ LOCATION:Golden Gatherings\, 3295 Lake Dore Road\, ON\, K0J 1X0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260313T132602Z CREATED:20260313T131401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T132602Z UID:29126-1779004800-1779037200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Fulcrum Skillshare: Introduction to Broom Craft DESCRIPTION:In this course you will learn how to craft one of each style of handbrooms including: a Triple Whisk\, Turkey Wing\, and Hawks Tail. Additionally you will make a set of four Kitchen Tools (cake tester\, pot scrubber\, root veggie scrubber and a counter whisk). We will speak about some of the history behind the designs\, and the uses of these versatile tools. By the end of the workshop\, you will walk away 7 handmade brooms! \n\n\n\nYour class fee includes all the supplies needed for the course. Please note that this will be a physical activity\, which will use core abdominal muscles\, hands and arms\, and upper body strength. Please dress in comfortable clothing (leggings\, jeans or yoga pants)\, as well as wear soft soled shoes or be prepared to work barefoot. Amy will have some charms and other items you can use to decorate your brooms if you would like\, but if you have something specific\, bring it along and we can see if it can be added into your creation. \n\n\n\nAmy Lou Taylor is the owner of TAoTaT’s Mystic Tea & Brooms and The Museum of Tasseomancy. She is also a Certified Tea Sommelier\, full time Broomsquire (maker of brooms)\, horticulturist\, organic gardener\, community herbalist\, Hedgewitch\, Gardnerian HPS (Retired)\, author and artist. \n\n\n\nShe facilitates many programs about Tea and Brooms\, some of which she has been teaching for over 20 years. Amy has always been an artist who chooses to create with things found in nature\, but when her father passed in 2012\, she lost her muse. In late 2020\, after rediscovering a 20lb box of broom corn in her basement\, Amy rekindled her love and passion for creating with natural material by making brooms again. She crafts her brooms entirely by hand\, and only uses an electric drill for drilling holes in wood. \n\n\n\nwww.taotat.caIG: @taotatFB: @taotat1THREADS: @taotat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/fulcrum-skillshare-introduction-to-broom-craft/ LOCATION:Coyote Tales Farm Studios\, 481 Mallard Lake Rd\, Bancroft\, ON CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260228T161426Z CREATED:20260228T161216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T161426Z UID:29060-1774702800-1774717200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Vinyard Cobweb Broom Workshop - Lincoln Museum DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the beauty of craftsmanship rooted in Niagara’s wine history. In this hands-on workshop\, broom squire Amy Lou Taylor will guide participants in creating a traditional cobweb broom using materials sourced from old vine plantings. \n\n\n\nIn viticulture\, “old vines” refer to mature grapevines—often several decades old—that are prized for their depth\, resilience and character. As part of our ongoing exploration of Niagara’s rich wine heritage\, this workshop gives new life to vineyard cuttings\, transforming them into functional art. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn traditional broom-making techniques and leave with a one-of-a-kind broom shaped by the legacy of the vine. \n\n\n\nNo experience necessary.All supplies are included for you to craft your broom including a piece of historic grapevine from Vineland Estates for your handle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/vinyard-cobweb-broom-workshop/ LOCATION:Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre\, 3800 Main St\, Jordan\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260118T144951Z CREATED:20260118T144918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T144951Z UID:28896-1769945400-1769949000@taotat.ca SUMMARY:The Art of Tea and Tasseomancy at the Toronto Tea Festival DESCRIPTION:Join me as she talks about how this form of divination came to be the Art it is today. I’ll will cover its rich history\, mystery and origins\, the tools used and the forms it is done in. This presentation is an interactive\, fun and informative session and is open to all ages! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/the-art-of-tea-and-tasseomancy-amy-taylor/ LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library Appel Salon\, 789 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 2G8\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260110T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260110T143000 DTSTAMP:20251223T142904Z CREATED:20251223T142644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T142904Z UID:28863-1768051800-1768055400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:The Art of Tea and Tasseomancy Richmond Hill Public Library DESCRIPTION:Discover the mystical art of tasseomancy\, or tea leaf reading\, with Amy Lou Taylor of TAOTAT’s Mystic Tea & Brooms. Explore its ancient shamanic roots\, learn the tools and techniques of this enchanting divination practice\, and uncover the symbols and messages hidden in leaves. Delve into history\, tradition\, and the secrets each teacup can reveal. \n\n\n\nFree\, however registration is required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/the-art-of-tea-and-tasseomancy-richmond-hill-public-library/ LOCATION:Richmond Hill Public Library\, 1 Atkinson Street\, Richmond Hill ON\, ON\, L4C 0H5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260104T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260104T160000 DTSTAMP:20251124T214950Z CREATED:20251124T214901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T214950Z UID:28633-1767529800-1767542400@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Broom making is for the birds...Kwartzlab Makerspace\, Kitchener DESCRIPTION:Broom making is for the birds . . . Well\, not exactly. \n\n\n\nIn this class we will start you off making a pair of kitchen tools\, a cake/baking tester\, and a pot scrubber to get you used to the tools and materials we use in broomcraft. After that we will make a turkey wing and hawks tail hand broom. You will hand craft these beautiful\, functional brooms while learning some of the history behind the designs\, the materials\, and the uses of these versatile and essential tools.  \n\n\n\nIf there’s time\, we will be able to make more than one of each style of hand broom. By the end of the afternoon\, you will go home with 4 (at least one of each style)\, made by you\, hand-brooms. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 10 people. Cost is $100 per person and is for adults only. \n\n\n\nYour class fee includes all the supplies needed for the course. Please note that this will be a physical activity\, which will use core abdominal muscles\, and upper body strength\, so dress in comfortable clothing (like leggings\, jeans or yoga pants)\, as well as wear soft soled shoes or be prepared to work barefoot. Amy will have some charms and other items you can use to decorate your brooms if you would like\, but if you have something specific\, bring it along and we can see if it can be added into your brooms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/broom-making-is-for-the-birds-kwartzlab-makerspace-kitchener/ LOCATION:Kwartzlab\, 145 Bedford Rd\, Kitchener\, ON CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T180000 DTSTAMP:20251124T220553Z CREATED:20251124T220549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220553Z UID:28643-1765627200-1765648800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Krampus Market - The Red Chevron\, Guelph\, ON DESCRIPTION:I’ll be there selling Teas\, accessories and Brooms! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/krampus-market-the-red-chevron-guelph-on/ LOCATION:Red Chevron\, 34 Elizabeth Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1E 2X2\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20251124T215814Z CREATED:20251124T215809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T215814Z UID:28637-1765108800-1765126800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Broom - Making Demo at Port Colborne Historical Marine museum DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas complete with carriage rides\, pioneer activities\, warm chestnuts\, Christmas shopping and\, of course\, Santa! \n\n\n\nI’ll be there demonstrating Broom-making and selling some of my wares! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/broom-making-demo-at-port-colborne-historical-marine-museum/ LOCATION:Port Colborne Marine Museum\, 280 King Street\, Port Colborne\, L3K 5X8\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20251102T194538Z CREATED:20251102T194506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T194538Z UID:28453-1763805600-1763827200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Krampus is coming! Yuletide Market Simcoe Fairgrounds DESCRIPTION:I’ll be here selling my Teas and Brooms \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/krampus-is-coming-yuletide-market-simcoe-fairgrounds/ LOCATION:Simcoe Fair Grounds\, 172 South Drive\, Simcoe\, ON\, N3Y 1G6\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20251102T222719Z CREATED:20251102T194912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T222719Z UID:28455-1763200800-1763308800@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Player's Guild Holiday Market DESCRIPTION:I’ll be here selling my Teas and Brooms! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/players-guild-holiday-market-2/ LOCATION:Player’s Guild Of Hamilton\, 80 Queen St South\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 3R8\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20250927T130903Z CREATED:20250906T144816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T130903Z UID:28175-1759669200-1759680000@taotat.ca SUMMARY:My FINAL Tea Leaf or Tea Card READING date! Mc Farland House\, Niagara On The Lake DESCRIPTION:This is my final reading date for the foreseeable! As a teaser for the two Tasseomancy Events happening later in October at Mc Farland House\, 15927 Niagara Parkway\, Niagara On The Lake\, ON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/my-final-tea-leaf-or-tea-card-reading-date/ LOCATION:McFarland House\, 15927 Niagara Parkway\, Niagara on the Lake\, ON CATEGORIES:Tea Leaf Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20250906T144941Z CREATED:20250906T143636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T144941Z UID:28169-1759582800-1759597200@taotat.ca SUMMARY:Make Your Own Altar Broom & Kitchen Tools DESCRIPTION:You’ll create four practical Kitchen Tools (a cake tester\, pot scrubber\, root veggie scrubber\, and counter whisk)\, along with a larger Triple Goddess Altar Broom. As you bind straw and wood\, you’ll uncover the history and uses of these powerful tools\, both practical and magickal. Since we will be crafting our brooms while the lunar cycle is waxing towards full\, it is the perfect time to birth them into the world with purpose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpread the word!\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky URL:https://taotat.ca/event/make-your-own-altar-broom-kitchen-tools/ LOCATION:Curiosa\, 320 Harbord Street\, Toronto\, ON CATEGORIES:Broom Making END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR