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• POTTERY: Fundamentals of Handbuilding

  • Start
    07/10/2024
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  • End
    08/14/2024
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland
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  POTTERY: Fundamentals of Handbuilding

  Come join us for a comprehensive introduction (or re-introduction) to the world of pottery! We will cover pinch pot, coils, and slab techniques and create several unique projects along the way! We will also explore tools and texture and learn how to glaze your pieces.

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  July 10th: Pinch Pot Projects

  July 17th: Coils

  July 24th: Beads and Buttons

  July 31st: Project work/ Begin Glazing

  August 14th: Glazing

  5:00PM-7:00PM @ 112 Quality Lane

  
  

  Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin

  MINT member fee $175

  Not-yet Member fee $200

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• Wheel-y Fun Pottery!

  • Start
    08/13/2024
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  • End
    08/23/2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  WHEEL-Y FUN POTTERY!

  We are looking for youth, ages 12-15 who want to make some pottery! In this 3-session class, you will learn to use the potter's wheel, and take home at least one hand thrown item.

  All experience levels are welcome, we will teach the basics and/or build on existing skillsets!

  In this class, we will learn:

  -To work with a potter's wheel

  -center your clay

  -throw a basic form

  -design and decorate your piece

  -glaze your piece

  
  

  Dates:

  August 13th, 3PM-5PM

  August 15th, 3PM-5PM

  August 23rd, 3PM-5PM

  
  

  This program is made possible through grant funding, administered by VT Afterschool. There is no cost for participation!

  
  

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• Figure Vases (Kids and Family Workshop)

  • When
    08/17/2024
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
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  Kids & Family Pottery Workshop -Vases

  Saturday, August 17th 9:30AM-11:30AM

  You are invited to join us at the MINT Pottery Studio to make some vases!

  This is a relaxed beginner class. You have the option to undergalze a vase made by one of the instructors, or build and decorate your own!

  All pieces will be fired and clear glazed by the instructors outside of class. 

  This workshop is open to EVERYONE! Come flex those creative muscles!

  *Please note that children under 6 MUST be accompanied by an adult. 

  Please bring clothes you don't mind getting messy
  

  Fees:
  

  • $50 for Adult members
  • $75 for Adult not-yet members*
  • children accompanying an adult $15

  Fee includes all materials needed

  Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin
  

  *Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

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• Spooky Gnomes

  • When
    10/01/2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
  • Spaces left
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    3 registrants

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  Adult Pottery Workshop - Spooky Gnomes

  Did you know that the collective noun for a group of gnomes is a donsy?

  Come join us for this 2-hour workshop and make one for yourself! This is a beginner friendly class, instruction will be provided every step of the way. We will underglaze our creations at the end for a pop of color.

  Students will:

  • Learn how to use the pinch pot technique
  • Use sometimes surprising items to make texture on your pieces
  • How to use underglaze
  • Make a really spooky Gnome

  Participants should bring:

  • Clothes you don't mind getting messy

  Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin
  
  October 1st from 5:30pm-7:30pm

  Fees:

  • $50 for members
  • $75 for not-yet members*

  Fee includes all materials needed

  *Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

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• MINTacular!

  • When
    10/12/2024
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    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane

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  MINTacular is back!!

  Come and join us for a MINTacular festival on October 12th, 2024!

  Activities kick off at 11AM. We will have a pumpkin carving station, corn hole tournaments, food trucks and cake!

  There will also be guided tours, and demonstrations in the form of ongoing classes...sign up now!

  We will conclude the celebration with an *official* mural unveiling.

  Join us for an hour, or the whole day! Bring a friend! Celebrate the MINT and the wonderful creative energy that exists here all year long. 

  
  

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• Pottery: Holiday Mugs

  • Start
    11/12/2024
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  • End
    12/03/2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Holiday Mugs

  Come get yourself into the holiday spirit by making some festive mugs! We will employ several techniques to create some beautiful mugs. These will be fantastic gifts for the season (gifts for yourself or gifts for others!)

  This class is appropriate for all skill levels. We will provide hand building instruction and teach all participants to use the slab roller and extruder. We will also offer a wheel component to anyone who wants to try it out. This class includes 2 build days and 1 glazing session. Tentative pickup day will be Saturday, December 7th from 10AM-12PM. 

  Dates:

  Tuesday November 12th: 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Tuesday November 19th: 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Tuesday December 3rd: 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Instructors: Caitlin and Tiffany

  
  

  Member Cost: $125

  Not Yet Member Cost: $150

  
  

  
  

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