Welcome To

Tedra’s Cultural Arts Braid Experience

We proudly give braid classes to children of all ages and introduce the necessary skills to be financially sustainable within the industry.

Our students learn the history, art, and business of braiding.

We have identified a large gap between young braiders and new technology / software, which can help them stay ahead of the game with digital marketing and promotions.

WITH YOUR HELP…

We can provide the right resources, volunteers, materials, software and technology to accomplish our mission.

As we capitalize on the time and attention of the youth, we encourage a
consistent positive mindset, a healthy work ethic, and respect for self
and others!
~ DONATE TODAY 

 

S. Valerie Rutledge CEO, Founder, &Master Braid Instructor

 

 

About Us

We are a nonprofit organization that offers braid classes to all ages!

We specialize in educating scholars the history of braiding and all of its benefits. Braiding is a form of art that has been proven to be therapeutic, lucrative, and all around empowering craft!

Why We Need Your Help?

we capitalize on the time and attention of the youth, by mentoring them and teaching them a skill, they are already interested in. Learning the art of braids can be a vital financial benefit and therapeutic for all ages.

By remaining consistent, and introducing new ideas, skills, technology and software to our youth, we as a whole can help create positive social bonds, increase graduation rates, deter teen crime activity, instill quality work ethic, and advanced business knowledge….

Our scholars are awarded with exclusive classes by the best stylist, business owners, coaches, mentors, entrepreneurs, artists, and anyone who can help us expand the innovative minds of the youth in our community.

Braid Classes:

Sundays for All Ages.
Must Register Before Each Class (No Kit)

$25 Donation is appreciated (Food is always provided)
12:00pm-3:00pm (Times may very) (Stay connected with us through the Heja App)

One on One Classes.

(Full Curriculum)

Must Book in Advance.
For adults and children.