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Guild Lead: Savannah Maroun

Guild Members: Sunny Brinson, Tiffany Martin, Yvonne Brunot, Brigitte Decena, Liz Wright, Lois Tupay

Looking for our Pottery Handbook and Guidelines? Click HERE.

Have any questions? Email us!

Pottery@rutlandmint.org


Tools


  • Six wheels
  • Two Kilns
  • Cone 5 glaze firing!
  • Slab Roller
  • Extruder

Upcoming events

    • 04/07/2026
    • 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
    • 112 Quality Ln.


    • 04/07/2026
    • 04/28/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 10
    Register



    Make Your Own Planter

    Spring into planting season with some handcrafted planters and row markers!

    In this class we will build pots for your favorite plants using slabs. Students will learn to use the slab roller and dive into surface design. We will discuss and apply several methods of adding texture to your slab pieces and demonstrate a range of designs. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to make some row markers for the impending garden season! 

    Dates:

    April 7th: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    April 14th: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    April 28th: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Instructors: Caitlin and Tiffany

    Member Cost: $125

    Not Yet Member Cost: $175

    • 04/07/2026
    • 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
    • 112 Quality Ln.


    • 04/08/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 20
    Register


    Pottery Shop Orientation

    Instructors: Savannah

    New to the Mint and are excited for the pottery studio? This class is for you! Learn how to get comfortable in the space so that you can conquer any project with confidence!

    This is an orientation class, please do not plan on making an item to take home with you. This class is required in order to use the pottery studio independently. 

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Intro to the studio space
    • How to set up a pottery wheel to throw
    • Where work should be placed to be fired
    • Cleaning procedures and expectations
    • Where tools belong
    • Reclaim location
    • Glaze guidelines
    • Types of clay and glaze allowed
    • Slab roller guidelines

    Class Schedule:

    2nd Wednesday of the month

    Registration Fee:

    No Fee

    • 04/18/2026
    • 04/25/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 0
    Join waitlist


    Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    Instructors: Savannah

    New to the wheel or need a refresher? This class is perfect for pottery beginners looking to learn a new skill and create something beautiful! This class will give you all the basic skills needed to get started in the clay studio.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Working with the Wheel: Get familiar with the potter's wheel.
    • Centering Clay: Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.
    • Throwing a Basic Form: Shape your clay into a foundational form.
    • Trimming on the Wheel: Refine and clean up your piece.
    • Glazing: Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.

    Dates:

    April 18th, 8 AM - 12 PM

    April 25th, 8 AM - 11 AM

    Other Info:

    You will get messy! Please wear clothes you are happy getting dirty.

    Other Info:

    • Members: $175
    • Not-Yet Members: $200

    Join Savannah for this fun, hands-on introduction to pottery!

    • 05/14/2026
    • 06/04/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 2
    Register


    Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    Instructors: Savannah

    New to the wheel or need a refresher? This class is perfect for pottery beginners looking to learn a new skill and create something beautiful! This class will give you all the basic skills needed to get started in the clay studio.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Working with the Wheel: Get familiar with the potter's wheel.
    • Centering Clay: Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.
    • Throwing a Basic Form: Shape your clay into a foundational form.
    • Trimming on the Wheel: Refine and clean up your piece.
    • Glazing: Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.

    Dates:

    May 14th, 6 PM - 8 PM

    May 21st, 6 PM - 8 PM

    May 28th, 6 PM - 8 PM

    June 4th, 6 PM - 8 PM

    Other Info:

    You will get messy! Please wear clothes you are happy getting dirty.

    Other Info:

    • Members: $200
    • Not-Yet Members: $225

    Join Savannah for this fun, hands-on introduction to pottery!

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at Rutland's makerspace, a collaborative workshop and learning space, complete with shared tools and equipment for people and entrepreneurs who like to make things.

    
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