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Shop guild


 Caitlin Gates, Sunny Brinson, Tiffany Martin, Yvonne Brunot, Brandy LaMotte

Pottery@rutlandmint.org


Tools


  • Five wheels
  • Two Kilns
  • Up to cone 6!
  • Slab Roller

Upcoming events

    • 10/08/2024
    • 11/05/2024
    • 5 sessions
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland
    • 7
    Register


    POTTERY: Handbuilding 2.0

    Come join us to continue to build upon your pottery skills. In this 5 week course, we will lead you through some more complex designs, dive into surface decoration and teach you to use the tools in the pottery studio. 

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    October 8th: Pottery Equipment: the slab roller and the extruder

    October 15th: "Origami" bowls

    October 22nd: Slip trailing, carving and greenware designs

    October 29th: Underglaze and Sgraffito

    November 5th: Glazing


    Class will be held at 112 Quality Lane from 5:30pm-7:30pm

    Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin

    MINT member fee $175

    Not-yet Member fee $200

    • 10/23/2024
    • 11/20/2024
    • 5 sessions
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland
    • 4
    Register


    Wheel-Thrown Dinnerware 

    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate 

    Strengthen your skills on the wheel in this course designed to help you level up while creating functional pieces for use as dinnerware. Over the course of 5 weeks, participants will receive a quick refresh on wheel-throwing basics followed by instruction for throwing, trimming, and glazing mugs, bowls, plates, and pitchers. This course is designed for those with some previous wheel-throwing experience who are looking to gain more confidence in the craft through hands-on direction in a relaxed learning environment. 

    Educational outcomes: 

    ● Build confidence on the wheel 

    ● How to throw & trim mugs, bowls, plates, and pitchers 

    ● Pulling handles 

    ● Glazing wares 

    ● Reclaiming clay 

    What to Wear/Bring: Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! You’d be surprised how we hold ourselves back when we’re worried about messing up nice clothing. Keep your hair tied back and leave hand jewelry at home.

    Dates/Times: 

    10/23/24 5:30PM - 7:30PM - Mugs 

    10/30/24 5:30PM - 7:30PM - Bowls 

    11/06/24 5:30PM - 7:30PM - Plates 

    11/13/24 5:30PM - 7:30PM - Pitchers 

    11/20/24 5:30PM - 7:30PM - Glazing

    Class will be held at 112 Quality Lane from 5:30pm-7:30pm

    Instructor: Sunny

    MINT member fee $250

    Not-yet Member fee $275

    • 10/25/2024
    • 11/09/2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 6
    Register



    Holiday Ornaments

    The Mosaic and Pottery Shops are teaming up to bring you this truly unique and beautiful project!

    During week 1 we will make some ornament bases out of clay and apply a coat of underglaze. Once these are dried and fired by the instructor, we will meet back in the Mosaic Studio to create beautiful designs with tesserae! Once the design is complete, we will grout the creations and take them home. 

    In this class, we will learn:

    -how to use more than one shop to create beautiful products

    -how to make ornaments out of clay

    -how underglaze works

    -How to select tesserae for mosaic designs

    -how to grout and finish your piece 

    Dates:

    October 25th- 5:30PM-7:30PM

    November 8th- 5:30PM-7:30PM

    November 9th- 10AM-12PM


    Members: $75

    Not Yet Members: $90


    • 11/07/2024
    • 12/05/2024
    • 4 sessions
    • 112 Quality lane
    • 5
    Register



    Clay Sculpture

    In this 4-Session intermediate class, you will learn to design and construct a small-medium sized clay sculpture. Some hand-building experience is required for this course. 

    In this course, you will learn:

    -how to compose and construct a small sculpture 

    -principles of structure and design while hand building with clay

    -how to use the extruder

    -how to use different glazes for decorative effect  


    Instructor: Morgan

    Members: $175

    Not Yet Members: $200


    • 11/12/2024
    • 12/03/2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 0
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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



    • 11/16/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
    • 9
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    Kids & Family Pottery Workshop - Ornaments


    Come join us for this workshop and make an ornament (3 styles: cookie cutter, face/character, candy canes)

    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:

    • Make an ornament using the slab technique
    • Use sometimes surprising items to make texture on your pieces
    • How to use underglaze

      Participants should bring:

      • Clothes you don't mind getting messy

      Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin

      November 16th from 9:30am-11am

      *Pieces will be fired and clear glazed by instructors, Ornament pickup will be available on Sunday, Dec. 1st 9AM-12PM or by appointment*

      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.

      • 12/01/2024
      • 12/22/2024
      • 4 sessions
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 1
      Register

      Teen Pottery Club: Volume 1

      Come join us for some continuing pottery education! This class is designed to be a continuation of previous pottery classes offered at the MINT. Some experience/ enrollment in previous courses is required. This course is open to students aged 12-15 who have an interest in expanding their pottery experience. This is the first of 4 sessions that will all focus on mastering fundamental principles of pottery. In this first session we will be focused on creating beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts out of clay for this holiday season.

      Date

      Program Theme

      Learning Objectives

      December 1st 

      9:30AM-11:30AM

      Holiday Gifts 

      Students will receive some instruction on the wheel. This can be an introduction or re-introduction. We will discuss centering, thickness, drying and several other pottery principles. 

      December 8th

      9:30AM-11:30AM

      Holiday Gifts

      Students will trim their pieces from the previous week on the wheel. Students will learn some fundamentals of handbuilding and make some ornaments and/or candle sconces. 

      December 15th

      9:30AM-11:30AM

      Holiday Gifts

      Students will learn about the fundamentals of glazing pottery and glaze all of their work from previous classes.

      December 22nd

      9:30AM-11:30AM

      Holiday Gifts

      Students will pick up their finished pieces. We will make some wrapping paper and have a gift-wrapping station for finished items. A celebration with light refreshments will take place after gift wrapping.


      • 01/07/2025
      • 02/11/2025
      • 5 sessions
      • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland
      • 10
      Register


      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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      January 7th: Pinch Pot Projects

      January 14th: Coils

      January 21st: Beads and Buttons

      January 28th: Project work/ Begin Glazing

      February 11th: Glazing

      5:30PM-7:30PM @ 112 Quality Lane


      Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin

      MINT member fee $175

      Not-yet Member fee $200

      • 01/08/2025
      • 01/22/2025
      • 3 sessions
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 3
      Register


      The Wheel For Beginners:

      This class is designed for first time wheel users, who want to learn a new skill.

      In this class, we will learn:

      -how to work with a potter's wheel

      -how to center your clay

      -how to throw a basic form

      -How to trim your piece on the wheel

      -how to glaze your piece


      Dates:

      January 8th, 15th and 22nd 5:30PM-7:30PM


      Registration Fee:

      Members: $130

      Not Yet Members: $150


      • 01/12/2025
      • 02/02/2025
      • 4 sessions
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 4
      Register


      Teen Pottery Club: Volume 1

      Come join us for some continuing pottery education! This class is designed to be a continuation of previous pottery classes offered at the MINT. Some experience/ enrollment in previous courses is required. This course is open to students aged 12-15 who have an interest in expanding their pottery experience. This is the second of 4 sessions that will all focus on mastering fundamental principles of pottery. In this session we will be focused on creating mugs using several different methods and techniques.

      Date

      Program Theme

      Learning Objectives

      January 

      Focus on mugs

      Students will learn or re-learn the fundamentals of the wheel. We will focus on safe operating habits, centering the clay, appropriate thickness/ drying and throwing a basic cylinder.

      January

      Focus on mugs

      Students will learn when and how to trim their pottery on the wheel, how to dry pieces to prevent cracking and how to pull and attach handles to leather hard clay. Students will also learn how to roll a slab and construct a pinch pot. 

      January

      Focus on mugs

      Students will learn how to glaze their pottery. We will cover principles of both brush and dip glazes as well as the basics of glaze layering. 

      January

      Focus on mugs

      Students will get to see a kiln being unloaded and be introduced to kiln safety practices and operation. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different kinds of tea from a special guest, and the program will be rounded out with a “tea party” in the handmade mugs. 


    We are a makerspace on a mission to foster opportunities for people of all ages and experiences to access community, space, tools, and technology. We strive to cultivate skills, learning, and creativity in pursuit of joy, and of turning ideas into reality. 

        
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