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.
• PAYMENT OPTIONS: Paypal, Credit Card, or Check
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Double-Cornered Heart w Picot Edge -- 281
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 4 Fridays at 1pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Know how to butt by any method
Cost: $90
Folds: LO or RO

Kitty Cat Trivet or Chair Pad--215
Instructor: Rose Robertson-Smith
Dates: Jan 27, Feb 3 & 10, 2026
Time: 3 Tuesdays at 7 pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Must know how to butt by any method
Cost: $70
Folds: LO​​​​​

Border Blitz #1 -- Picot, Snowflake, Back-and-Forth Triple w Ribbon -- 218 A, B, C
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27
Time: 3 Tuesdays at 4 pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Must know how to butt by any method.
Cost: $70
Folds: LO or RO​

Border Blitz #2: Zigzag,Zig on Picot, and Knotted Arches -- 218 D, E, F
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Feb 10, 17, 24, 2026
Time: 3 Tuesdays at 4 pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Must know how to butt by any method.
Cost: $70
Folds: LO or RO​​​​​​

All-Butted Valentine Heart with Dot Pattern & MS Border -- 305, & MS 341
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
Time: 4 Fridays at 3 pm EST
Level: Advanced
Cost: $90
Folds: LO or RO

All-Butted Oval w Diamond Patterns - 202
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
Time: 4 Fridays at 1 pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Must know how to butt by any method.
Cost: $90​
Folds: LO or RO​​
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Butted Granny Squares - 321
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Mar 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 2026
Time: 4 Fridays at 1 pm EST
Level: Advanced
Cost: $90
Folds: LO or RO​​​​​

Butted Multistrand Oval -- MS-321
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
Time: 4 Fridays at 3 pm EST
Level: Advanced
Cost: $90
Folds: LO or RO
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3 Braided 5-Point Stars for Chair Pad Centers - 276
Instructor: Manges
Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 2026
Time: 3 Tuesdays at 4pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Must know how to butt by any method
Cost: $70
Folds: LO or RO​​

Zigzag Tote #2 with Two 4-Strand Striped Braids,
MS-251
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2026
Time: 3 Fridays at 3pm EST
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $70
Folds: LO or RO​​​​​​​

Chair Pad w Picot Edge - 112
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
Time: 4 Tuesdays at 4 pm EST
Level: Beginner
Cost: $90 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 10 available for beginners who are members)
Folds: LO​

Playing with Multistrand Patterns in a Strip Rug -
MS-201
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026
Time: 4 Fridays at 1 pm EST
Level: Early Intermediate
Cost: $90
Folds: LO or RO​​

Continuous 2-Braid Spiral Strawberry - 302
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
Time: 4 Friddays at 3 pm EST
Level: Advanced
Cost: $90
Folds: LO or RO​​​​​
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Beginner Braided Flag - 131
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, 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 ​​​

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