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• Introduction to The MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula

  • When
    04/17/2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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    6 registrants

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  Introduction to the MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula

  Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!

  Take a tour through the woodshop and get hands-on experience with some of the most commonly used woodworking tools. This orientation is perfect for beginners and also fulfills the requirements to become independently certified to use the woodshop during member hours.

  As part of the class, you’ll create your very own wooden spatula—a fun and approachable project that introduces you to the essential tools and techniques of woodworking.

  What You’ll Learn

  In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:

  • Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw): For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.
  • SawStop Table Saw: For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.
  • Jointer and Planer: For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.
  • Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques: Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.

  Safety First

  No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.

  Class Details

  • Instructor: Dan
  • Cost:
    • $20 Members
    • $30 Not-Yet Members*

  *Not-Yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. However, becoming a Member grants you independent access to our shops outside of class time after completing this orientation.

  By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden spatula and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.

  
  

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• Introduction to the MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Cheeseboard

  • When
    04/23/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Introduction to the MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Cheeseboard

  Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!

  Take a tour through the woodshop and get hands-on experience with some of the most commonly used woodworking tools. This orientation is perfect for beginners and also fulfills the requirements to become independently certified to use the woodshop during member hours.

  As part of the class, you’ll create your very own one-piece wooden cheeseboard—a fun and approachable project that introduces you to the essential tools and techniques of woodworking.

  What You’ll Learn

  In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:

  • Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw): For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.
  • SawStop Table Saw: For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.
  • Jointer and Planer: For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.
  • Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques: Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.

  Safety First

  No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.

  Class Details

  • Instructor: Dan
  • Cost:
    • $20 Members
    • $30 Not-Yet Members*

  *Not-Yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. However, becoming a Member grants you independent access to our shops outside of class time after completing this orientation.

  By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden cheeseboard and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.

  
  

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• Woodshop: Introduction to the Lathe

  • When
    04/28/2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Woodshop: Introduction to the Lathe

  Class Overview: This 3-hour Wood Lathe Orientation class is designed to introduce beginners to the essential skills and safety protocols needed to operate a wood lathe confidently and effectively. The class will cover foundational knowledge, the parts and functions of the lathe, essential safety practices, and basic turning techniques. By the end of the class, students will have a clear understanding of how to set up, operate, and maintain a lathe, preparing them for independent practice in the shop.

  Class Objectives:

  • Understand the basic components and functions of a wood lathe.

  • Learn how to safely set up and operate the lathe.

  • Develop essential wood-turning skills such as shaping, sanding, and finishing.

  • Practice basic turning techniques to start building familiarity with the lathe.

  Class Details:

  Date: Monday, April 28th

  Time: 5:30pm- 8:30pm

  Cost: $45

  Materials Provided:

  • Wood for practice (how to prep your materials)

  • PPE (safety goggles, ear protection, dust masks)

  • Lathe tools and equipment for use during class

  Prerequisites:

  • Woodshop orientation required (this could have been through a previous intro class).

  • This class is designed for beginners or those new to using a wood lathe.

  Instructor: Dan Lovell

  By the end of the class, participants will have the foundational knowledge needed to continue practicing and developing their skills on their own.

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