Die Bürste
Crafts
Directions
Tram 1; Bahnhof St. Johann
Tram 11; Voltaplatz
Bus 64; Bahnhof St. Johann
Bus 603, 604; Voltaplatz
Of Brushes and Brooms
How is a toothbrush produced and why are the brooms used by city cleaners curved? Get to know the old craft of broom making and make your own Handbäseli (handheld broom).
Programme
Fascinating Craftmanship
Dive into the world of brush and broom binding and learn more about a craft that has fallen out of the public eye.
17:00 – 23:00
every hour on the hour
Max. visitors
15
Tie Your Own Handbäseli
Wrap your own Handbäseli, the must-have in every household.
17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 22:30
Max. visitors
5
Protective clothing
Pack a pair of woollen socks - shoes are taken off here!
From Bristle to Brush
A piece of wood, a bushel of bristles, and some thread: watch as a broom is created stitch by stitch.
17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 22:30, 23:30
Max. visitors
10
The Curved Basel Broom
Learn about the indispensable companion of the Basel city cleaning service and find out why their brooms have a “kink”. Special guests: Stadtreinigung Basel and their broom binder Andres Peter.
18:30, 20:30, 22:30
Max. visitors
15
Food and Drink
Humanes Kaffeebar coffee specialities and locally brewed beer from the hopsassa society.
Sanitary facilities
Toilets available, but not wheelchair accessible
Accessibility
partially wheelchair accessible
General Information
Rest area with seating available
About Die Bürste
Since its foundation in 2023 the Verein für die alte Handwerkskunst des Bürsten- und Besenbindens, Die Bürste for short, has dedicated itself to preserving, teaching, and passing on of the art of brush and broom making. The organization’s premises double as a workshop and an archive for old crafting practices. It’s located in the rear courtyard of 140 Vogesenstrasse and is part of the Werkstattkollektiv Fuxbau. Die Bürste is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from March to December. Events and tours for individuals, schools, and institutions are also available.
