Rug Braiders International
formerly known as the Valley Forge Rug Braiding Guild
Classes Online
New Classes Coming in September 2026!
• 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).)
• SCHOLARSHIPS: Stay tuned for new scholarships starting Sept 2026
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• 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​​
​Braided Easter Basket - 122
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: 1 left for beginners who are members)
Folds: LO
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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​​​​​
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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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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: 1 left for beginners who are members)
Folds: LO
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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 have made round chair pads before.
Cost: $70
Folds: LO or RO​​
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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
Folds: LO​
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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​​​​​​​
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Beginner Braided Flag - 131
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates: Jun 5, 12, 19, 2026
Time: 3 Fridays at 1 pm EST
Level: Beginner
Cost: $70 (but see top of page for $40 scholarships: 1 left for beginners who are members)
Folds: LO ​​​
