Online Classes via Zoom
Classes from "beginner" to "advanced" are available for rug braiders. Scroll down to see all the class options!
Classes are $5 off for members (see coupon under "Members Only" info).
Classes range from one-time events... to weekly sessions with Homework!
Beginner Rug Braiding Classes via Zoom
Beginner Rug Braiding: 2' X 3' Oval Rug**
Instructor: Christine Manges
Class Dates: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm EST:
May 25; June 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2022
Cost of class: $15 for each of 5 sessions = $75 (Members get $5 off with coupon)
**Class is taught with folded edges opening to the left
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Skills taught: T-Start, braiding and lacing, making increases to keep the rug flat, color changes, and finishing with a taper.
Supplies needed:
Fabric: 5 yards total of different colors of wool. Wools should be washed and medium weight
Tools: Kit options available from instructor, or purchase supplies on your own. $20 Kit: Braidkin lacing needle, #13  tapestry needles, 100 feet cotton splicing cord, 5 to 6" needle-nose pliers, clothespin, safety pins. Additional Supplies: A set of 3 Braid-master braid-aids is recommended but not required. Table or floor clamps for braiders are recommended but not required.
Handout provided as an internet download.
May Flowers
The May Braid-Along on Friday afternoons at 1 pm EST is a flower. Make your flower large or small... with 5 petals or with 20... all options and the tricky lacing at the base of each petal will be shown. If desired, a second tier of petals can be braided (see photo above right). You can choose to make the flower continuous, or all-butted. The most difficult part is making decisions when filling in the flat spaces between petal spokes -- your instructor will guide you through this process.
Instructor: Christine Manges
Dates of Classes: Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 1 pm EST. Classes usually last an hour... but sometimes run over as much as 45 minutes.
Folds: Teacher is a Left Opening braider and demonstrates techniques with left opening braids. For Right Opening braiders, she provides a detailed and diagrammed handout, and will provide additional support as needed. Braiders of any fold method are welcome in class.
Prerequisite: Flowers are not for beginning braiders. Students must have made a braided rug before this class.
Videos: Classes are recorded and are available for 6 months with private links.
Cost: $40 for four, 1-hour sessions. Members get $5 off with coupon.
NOTE: if you have an idea for a class that you would like to take OR teach, please email Christine Manges, the Education Chair.