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Classes Online

• CLASS LEVELS: Rug Braiders International offers online classes for every level of braider, from beginner to advanced, including for teachers.

• LOCATION: All classes take place over Zoom, and are recorded for later viewing.

• COST: Classes are $20 per session plus a $10 handout fee.

• COUPON: RBI Members get $5 off all classes with coupon (in Welcome Letter & newsletters and under Members Only Tab of website; fill in under "Promo Code" box at Checkout p. 2).)

• BEGINNERS: Beginning Braiders who are MEMBERS can use the $40 off coupon ONCE per year: "Beginner40" in the "Promo Code" box at Checkout, page 2. There are 10 of these coupons, available: first come first serve.

• FOLDED EDGES: LO = Left Opening Folds. RO = Right Opening Folds.

***RO Braiders' Handouts show lacing from the FRONT of the rug.

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Braided Oval Mat or Rug -101

Instructor: Mary Hibbard

Dates: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, & Oct 3, 2025

Time: 5 Fridays at 1 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $110 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

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Whirling Multistrand - MS205

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Sept 5, 19, & 26; Oct 2, 2025

Time: 3 Fridays & 1 Thursday 1 p EST

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $90

Folds: LO or RO

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Spider Trivet - 213

Instructor: Rose Robertson-Smith

Dates: Sept 23, 30, & Oct 7

Time: 3 Tuesdays at 7 pm EST

Level: Early Intermediate

Cost: $70

Folds: LO

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2-Braid Spiral Pumpkin - 212

Instructor: Rose Robertson-Smith

Dates: Oct 14, 21, 28, 2025

Time: 3 Tuesdays at 7 pm EST

Level: Early Intermediate

Cost: $90

Folds: LO

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Braided Chair Pad - 111

Instructor: Mary Hibbard

Dates: Oct 17, 24, 31, & Nov 7, 2025

Time: 4 Fridays at 1 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $90 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

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Braided Flower - 241

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7

Time: 4 Fridays at 3 pm EST

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $90

Folds: LO or RO

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Continuous Oval 201

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Oct 17, 24, 31; Nov 7, 14, 2025

Time: 5 Fridays at 1 pm EST

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $110

Folds: LO or RO

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9 Beautiful Butts - 215

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11, 18, 25;
Dec 2, 9, 16, 2025

Time: 9 Tuesdays at 4 pm EST

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $100

Folds: LO

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Snowflake Trivet - 253

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Nov 14, 21, & Dec 5, 2025

Time: 3 Fridays at 3 pm EST

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $70

Folds: LO or RO

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Holiday Table Runner - 133

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Nov 21, Dec 5, 12, 2025

Time: 3 Fridays at 1 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $70 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

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6-Braid Hexagon Trivet - 252

Instructor: Christine Manges

Dates: Dec 12, & 19, 2025

Time: 2 Fridays at 3 pm EST

Level: Early Intermediate

Cost: $50

Folds: LO or RO

Braided Turtle - 102

Instructor: Mary Hibbard

Dates: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1, 2026

Time: 5 Sundays at 2 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $110 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

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Braided Oval Mat or Rug -101

Instructor: Mary Hibbard

Dates: Feb 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 2026

Time: 5 Sundays at 2 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $110 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

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Easter Basket - 132

Instructor: Pam Rowan

Dates: Mar 4, 11, 18, 2026

Time: 3 Wednesdays at 3 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $70 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

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Braided Chair Pad - 111

Instructor: Mary Hibbard

Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026

Time: 4 Fridays at 1 pm EST

Level: Beginner

Cost: $90 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)

Folds: LO

Coming this Spring: stay tuned for more info

1. All-Butted Oval Rug with Diamond Patterning

2. Double-Cornered Heart

3. Triple-Cornered Heart with Multistrand Border

4. 2-Braid Strawberry (Triple Corner Heart)

5. Braided Flag with Fringe

6. Zigzag Tote #2 with two 4-strand braids

7. Zigzag Tote #3 with two double-cornered braids

8. Chair Pad with Picot

9. Kittycat Trivet or Chair Pad

10. Granny Square Class

11. Weird Braids: Chevron, Double-Double, 4-Strand Stripe

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