Braid a Wool Rug - Saturday, November 22, 2025

Rug braiding is a simple, meditative way to create something for your home, and it connects us to past traditions of giving scrap of fabric a purpose. Colorful blanket-weight wool provides an opportunity to play with colors and patterns. Each student will make a small braided rug, either oval or circle (about 2’ x 3’), and will learn the techniques needed to continue braiding at home. Note: rugs are not braided in one day! Finishing techniques will be demonstrated in class, and a video tutorial will be provided for later reference, but students should expect to finish rugs at home.

Your instructor will provide the following:

• Clamps
• Cutting mat
• Ruler
• Rotary cutter
• Scissors
• Needles
• Thread

Students are asked to bring:

• Scissors for cutting fabric, and snips for cutting thread if you like
• Tape measure
• Straight pins
• Blanket- or coat-weight wool if you like, the instructor will also provide it. Skirt- or suit-weight wool is a little too thin, and felted wool is too thick for braiding.

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level
No experience required. 

Age Requirement
Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 16-17 can register with parent permission (by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org).  

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition:$150
Materials Fee:$40
Total Cost:$190

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.