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Make Your Own Traditional Fly Swatter - Hands‑On Workshop in Biville-la-Rivière, Seine-Maritime

At La Balaiterie you can unleash your creativity in a hands-on Straw Fly Swatter Workshop perfect for families and curious travelers - start with a guided tour of the quaint workshop to watch how traditional broom and brush making is done, then dive into a DIY session where you learn the secrets of bespoke fly swatters and personalize your piece with colorful straws and strings; the workshop is simple and accessible for all ages and skill levels, so you craft a beautiful, functional keepsake to take home while blending learning with fun and supporting a small family workshop founded in spring 2020 by a passionate couple who uphold the tradition of handmade sorghum straw brooms in France, all set in the charming surroundings of Biville-la-Riviere in Seine-Maritime.

About this activity in Biville-la-Riviere

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation.
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Join a hands-on Straw Fly Swatter Workshop where you craft a useful, decorative fly swatter using traditional sorghum straw techniques.
  • Begin with a guided tour of the family-run workshop to see how brooms and brushes are handcrafted, then move to your own DIY station.
  • Personalize your piece with a selection of colorful straws and strings - a creative activity that's great for families and mixed-age groups.
  • Support a small, recently founded artisanal business that preserves handmade broom-making traditions in Biville-la-Riviere and the Seine-Maritime region.

Important Information

  • This simple, all-ages workshop is suitable for beginners and kids - no prior experience required, and you leave with a completed, functional keepsake.
  • By participating you directly help sustain a local couple’s craft business that continues traditional sorghum broom and brush making in the area.
  • Pets are welcome at the venue, so you can bring well-behaved animals along - check any specific pet guidance provided with your booking.
  • Practical details, including exact meeting time, accessibility notes, and what to wear, will be shared when you confirm your reservation through Varoom.

Meeting Point

Meet at La Balaiterie’s workshop entrance in Biville-la-Riviere, Seine-Maritime - the host will send the precise address and arrival instructions after booking; please plan to arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothes.

Includes

  • You may bring your pet - pets are allowed for bookings and Events in Biville-la-Riviere, Seine-Maritime.
  • Pets are allowed on-site, so you can plan to attend with your companion when booking here.
  • You’re welcome to include pets in your plans for activities and stays in the area - pets are allowed.

Excludes

  • Pets are not excluded from bookings or Events in Biville-la-Riviere; pets are allowed here.
  • You will not be prevented from bringing a pet - the policy confirms pets are allowed.
  • The policy does not bar pets from attending activities in the area; pets are allowed.

Other

  • If you’re travelling to Biville-la-Riviere for Events, note that pets are allowed at this destination.
  • When arranging your visit to the region, remember pets are allowed so you can include your companion.
  • For bookings through Varoom in this area, keep in mind pets are allowed as you finalize plans.

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You’ll enjoy a hands-on family-friendly workshop that blends a quaint workshop tour with DIY broom and brush making. The experience is ideal for families and kids, letting you learn traditional handmade sorghum straw techniques and personalize a colorful straw fly swatter to take home.
During the workshop tour you’ll observe how brooms and brushes are meticulously made by hand, learn the secrets behind bespoke fly swatters, and watch traditional sorghum straw techniques preserved by the family-run workshop.
By booking and taking part, you directly support a small family workshop founded in spring 2020 that upholds the tradition of handmade sorghum straw brooms in France, helping preserve craft skills and local artisanal heritage.
Yes - the workshop is simple and accessible for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re crafting with young children or trying this art for the first time, the instructors guide you through each step of making a functional, decorative piece.
Absolutely - you can choose from a selection of colorful straws and strings to personalize your fly swatter, creating a unique, functional piece that adds charm to daily life.
You’ll leave with your own handcrafted, functional straw fly swatter personalized by you, plus the knowledge and experience of traditional broom and brush making observed during the workshop tour.