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    <title>The MINT upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/10/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Pumpkin Patch-In: Embroidery Patch Making (10/10/2026)</title>
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="line-height: 55px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 36px;" color="#007236"&gt;Pumpkin Patch-In&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 55px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 36px;" color="#007236"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;Embroidery Patch Making&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 55px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 36px;"&gt;Saturday, Oct. 10th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; line-height: 55px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 36px;"&gt;11:00-1:00pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Learn to create your very own embroidered patch using fabric and embroidery thread. This session, we'll be getting in the fall spirit with pumpkin patches! Come and "carve" your pumpkin patch by embroidering it into a jack-o-lantern. All materials included!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;If you are attending one of these classes or community events, please consider registering using our&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-fbp4Up3m0tXcZSNAGDhBZh-K1iAF02SOP74oNc4sC9zAA/viewform" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-fbp4Up3m0tXcZSNAGDhBZh-K1iAF02SOP74oNc4sC9zAA/viewform&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1788884117885000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw3-wOOQhkwtbHCcMO2JgSn6"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Event Attendance form!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;Registration is not required (unless specified), but helps us better plan for each event.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6865693</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/11/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Crochet Basics (10/11/2026)</title>
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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Crochet Basics&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Cozy season is almost here!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Learn the basics of how to crochet.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;All materials included!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Sunday, Oct. 4th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;3:30-5:00pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6860404</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (10/14/2026)</title>
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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Canvas%20(2).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Painting With Rae&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;Newell&amp;nbsp;for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited&amp;nbsp;to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Students should bring their&amp;nbsp;favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you are looking&amp;nbsp;for supplies, please check out The MINT's Creative Reuse Shop, reMake, at 72 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland or Kaleidoscope Arts on Center Street also in Downtown.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;will also have items on hand for things that get left at home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you have questions about this class, please reach out to&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;directly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:raenewell@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;raenewell@gmail.com&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u&gt;This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor: Rae Newell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee: $175&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Member Support: Glass Shop — Susan (10/14/2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Glass Guild members will be present in the Glass Shop to assist any Mint Members who need help with anything related to glass from general inquiries, project&amp;nbsp;questions, facilitating glass purchases, equipment know-how, and more. We're here to help!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please register for these staff hours so that we are best able to assist you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please reach out&amp;nbsp; if you have any questions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;glass@rutlandmint.org&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6857880</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/14/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (10/16/2026)</title>
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&lt;p data-start="0" data-end="37" align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="0" data-end="35" style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F7941D" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Fusing Fridays&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join us for a hands-on journey into the art of G&lt;span data-start="86" data-end="102" style=""&gt;lass Fusing&lt;/span&gt;!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;This &lt;strong data-start="109" data-end="153"&gt;4-week introductory, project-based class&lt;/strong&gt; will explore the fundamentals of working with fusible glass. Each week, you'll complete a different project while building your skills and creativity in this exciting medium.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="335" data-end="364"&gt;Fridays: 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="335" data-end="364"&gt;Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;I&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;nstructor: Lisa Steckler&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Cost: (All materials included)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Members&amp;nbsp; $350&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Non-Members&amp;nbsp; $400&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-start="424" data-end="448" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What You'll Learn:&lt;/h3&gt;

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  &lt;li data-start="449" data-end="571"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="451" data-end="474"&gt;Glass Chemistry 101&lt;/strong&gt; – Understand the importance of COE (Coefficient of Expansion) and how it affects your designs.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="572" data-end="706"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="574" data-end="596"&gt;Mastering the Kiln&lt;/strong&gt; – Learn to safely operate a kiln and use firing schedules to create both flat and three-dimensional pieces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="707" data-end="817"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="709" data-end="733"&gt;Cut, Stack, and Fuse&lt;/strong&gt; – Explore techniques for cutting, layering, and designing eye-catching glasswork.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="818" data-end="917"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="820" data-end="844"&gt;Pro Tips for Success&lt;/strong&gt; – Get insider knowledge to troubleshoot issues and perfect your craft.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;✨ &lt;strong data-start="921" data-end="949"&gt;No experience necessary!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;18+&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Please wear closed toed shoes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px;"&gt;All other PPE provided.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/17/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Craft Club - Costume Making Support (10/17/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 30px;" color="#F26522"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;Craft Club and Costume-Making Support&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, Oct. 17th / 5:30-8:00pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#38761D"&gt;FREE&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our monthly craft club continues!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This month, sewist extraordinaire and ReMake volunteer Jill will be in-house to offer advice and insight on all things costume-making. We'll also have a large bin of patterns to sift through! Otherwise, bring a project you've been working on, start a new one, or just come to hang out. Bring your own materials, or use ours for thrift-store prices. All types are welcome - knitters, crocheters, painters, drawers, collagers, and more.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/18/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Shadow Casters (10/18/2026)</title>
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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Owl%20Shadowcaster.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Shadow Casters&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Oct. 18th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;1:30-4:00pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;For daytime decoration and night-time spooky spell-casting!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Come make delightful cut-outs for free-standing, garland, or stick puppet shadow casters to adorn your abode.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Flexible roll/walk-in class-tivity from 1-4 PM, 6 participant capacity at a time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Some Halloween and autumn prints will be made available, free-hand design help will be present to assist you, or bring your own 8x12 print-outs of bold (not-too-complicated) design ideas.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;***Please note: this class uses x-acto knives and scissors and is, thus, not appropriate for small children.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style=""&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#EC008C"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;If you are attending reMake classes or community events, please consider registering using our&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-fbp4Up3m0tXcZSNAGDhBZh-K1iAF02SOP74oNc4sC9zAA/viewform" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-fbp4Up3m0tXcZSNAGDhBZh-K1iAF02SOP74oNc4sC9zAA/viewform&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1788884117885000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw3-wOOQhkwtbHCcMO2JgSn6"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Event Attendance form!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;Registration is not required (unless specified), but helps us better plan for each event.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6865700</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (10/21/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Canvas%20(2).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Painting With Rae&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;Newell&amp;nbsp;for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited&amp;nbsp;to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Students should bring their&amp;nbsp;favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you are looking&amp;nbsp;for supplies, please check out The MINT's Creative Reuse Shop, reMake, at 72 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland or Kaleidoscope Arts on Center Street also in Downtown.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;will also have items on hand for things that get left at home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you have questions about this class, please reach out to&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;directly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:raenewell@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;raenewell@gmail.com&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u&gt;This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor: Rae Newell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee: $175&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/21/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Textured Metal Earrings or Pendant (10/21/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Texture%20Metal%20Earrings%20with%20Spiral%20Accent.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;Textured Metal Earrings&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;An introduction to texturing metal using stamps and hammers to create designs for earrings and pendants.&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Students will take home a pair of handmade earrings or a pendant while learning the skills to continue making jewelry on their own!&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: 400;" color="#222222" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" align="center"&gt;This class will explore the use of hammers, dabbling blocks, and disc cutters to create jewelry pieces.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you'll learn&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

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        How to use metal stamps and hammers, metal blocks, dabbing blocks, and sandpaper.&amp;nbsp;
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        Safety and proper use of tools&amp;nbsp;
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        This class will include an Orientation to the shop that will allow participants to use the shop on their own after completion*
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  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety guidelines for attendance&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;Wear eye protection and masks provided by instructor when using certain tools during the construction of a jewelry piece.&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;Wear closed-toed shoes, tie back hair, and do not wear clothing or jewelry that can become caught in machinery or around equipment.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Wednesday, Oct. 21st&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5:30 - 8:30pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Instructor:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Jessica&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Investment:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;(I&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;ncludes the cost of all materials)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Members: $95&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Non-Members $115&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't wait to register - this class is limited to 4 participants only!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;*Please Note: Use of tools and equipment will be limited to what is used in this class. Other equipment (like torches) will have to be signed off separately.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6867455</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/24/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Make &amp; Melt - Fused Glass Ornaments (10/24/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Make%20and%20Melt.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fused Glass Holiday Tree Ornaments&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Fused glass ornaments are great small pieces of art to decorate any holiday tree or for gift giving. In this class you will make holiday tree ornaments based on my custom ornament template in glimmering Coe 90 glass. Replicate my design or create your own tree trimming design.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 16px;"&gt;You will learn:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Glass preparation for fusing&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;How to use basic glass tools for glass cutting and pattern layering&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Kiln overview, glass technology and safety&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Creation and Use of cutting templates for design layouts&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Use of glass rods and frit to add texture to your projects.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This class is good for beginners and intermediate glass artists. Ages 16 and up.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;Drilled ornaments will be full fused after class and picked up following week.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Instructor:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style=""&gt;Susan Wacker-Donle&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; (all materials included)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Member:&lt;/strong&gt; $145.00&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Non-Member:&lt;/strong&gt; $165.00&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px;"&gt;Please wear closed-toed shoes, all PPE provided, no open containers of beverages, face masks recommended for use with grinders.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6840875</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/25/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Intro to Tarot &amp; Oracle (10/25/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/tarot%20cards.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Intro to Tarot &amp;amp; Oracle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Sunday, Oct. 25th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;2:30-4:30pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center" style=""&gt;
  &lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;An introduction to the art and symbolism found in tarot and oracle card decks.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We will explore a variety of different tarot and oracle decks during this class, and discuss the meanings behind them. This class will lead to a five-part build-your-own-tarot-deck class coming this winter.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style=""&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#EC008C"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;If you are attending reMake classes or community events, please consider registering using our&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-fbp4Up3m0tXcZSNAGDhBZh-K1iAF02SOP74oNc4sC9zAA/viewform" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-fbp4Up3m0tXcZSNAGDhBZh-K1iAF02SOP74oNc4sC9zAA/viewform&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1788884117885000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw3-wOOQhkwtbHCcMO2JgSn6"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Event Attendance form!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;Registration is not required (unless specified), but helps us better plan for each event.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6865710</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Woodshop Orientation (10/27/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Woodshop.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&lt;h2 align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodshop Orientation &amp;amp; Basic Tool Use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;The Woodshop Orientation is designed to ensure that all members understand The Mint’s woodshop policies, procedures, and expectations for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared workspace. Participants will learn about shop safety, proper cleanup, dust collection, material restrictions, tool care, and the responsibilities that come with using a community woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;During the class, participants will also learn or demonstrate the safe and proper use of the primary woodworking tools available for member use. The goal is to make sure everyone has the knowledge and confidence needed to work safely and independently in the shop, whether you are an experienced woodworker or completely new to woodworking.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;As a bonus, everyone will put those skills to work by making their own custom piece (spatula, cheeseboard, etc.) to take home. This simple hands-on project provides an opportunity to practice several of the techniques covered during the orientation while creating something useful.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No previous woodworking experience is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This orientation is intended for all members who would like to use The Mint woodshop independently.&amp;nbsp;By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden piece and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw):&lt;/strong&gt; For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SawStop Table Saw:&lt;/strong&gt; For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jointer and Planer:&lt;/strong&gt; For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety First&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses/ ear protection if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;$20 Members&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;$30 Non-Members*&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Non Members may take this class at The MINT, but only Members have continued access to the shops.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Inquire about becoming a Member!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6831998</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (10/28/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Canvas%20(2).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Painting With Rae&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;Newell&amp;nbsp;for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited&amp;nbsp;to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Students should bring their&amp;nbsp;favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you are looking&amp;nbsp;for supplies, please check out The MINT's Creative Reuse Shop, reMake, at 72 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland or Kaleidoscope Arts on Center Street also in Downtown.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;will also have items on hand for things that get left at home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you have questions about this class, please reach out to&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;directly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:raenewell@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;raenewell@gmail.com&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u&gt;This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor: Rae Newell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee: $175&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/28/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
  &lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Flameworking: Glass Beads on the Torch (10/28/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Flameworking.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Introduction to Glass Flameworking&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:696"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Discover the mesmerizing art of glass flameworking!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:696"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;In this introductory class, you'll learn the fundamentals of working with a propane/oxygen torch to melt and shape glass rods.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:696"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;We'll cover the basics of the flameworking setup, essential safety procedures, and a brief history of glass.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:696"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;You'll gain hands-on experience pulling stringers, creating twisties, and forming basic beads. We'll also explore various decorating techniques and learn how to properly finish your glass creations, including annealing.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:696"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;By the end of this class, you'll have a foundational understanding of torch work and the skills to create your own unique glass beads, marbles, pendants, and more.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:264"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You'll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:264"&gt;You will learn about torch and gas safety, essential flameworking tools, and the annealing process.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:264"&gt;You will gain skills in pulling stringers, making twisties, forming basic beads, applying decorative techniques, and finishing beads.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;June 16th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5:00-8:00pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Investment:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;(I&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;ncludes the cost of all materials)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Members: $155&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Non-Members $180&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Don't wait to register - this class is limited to 2 participants only!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;For your safety, please wear clothing made of natural fibers (wool, denim, cotton, etc.), close-toed shoes, and ensure long hair is pulled back securely.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Jenni&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6872901</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Form Folded Leaf Earrings (10/29/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Fold%20Form%20Leaf%20Earrings.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;Form Folded Leaf Earrings&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
  &lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;An introduction to folding metal using a torch and hammers to create designs for earrings.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Students will take home a pair of handmade earrings while learning the skills to continue making jewelry on their own!&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: 400;" color="#222222" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" color="#222222" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" align="center"&gt;This class will involve using torches to anneal the metal to soften it for movement to shape a leaf out of a piece of copper sheet.&amp;nbsp; The class will also use hammers and jeweler's pliers for shaping the metal.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you'll learn&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
      &lt;div align="left"&gt;
        How to use the torch, hammers, pliers and other jewelry tools
      &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;

    &lt;li&gt;
      &lt;div align="left"&gt;
        Safety and proper use of tools, including the PASS system for using the fire extinguisher&amp;nbsp;
      &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;

    &lt;li&gt;
      &lt;div align="left"&gt;
        This class will include an Orientation to the shop that will allow participants to use the shop on their own after completion*
      &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety guidelines for attendance&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;Wear eye protection and masks provided by instructor when using certain tools during the construction of a jewelry piece.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;Wear closed-toed shoes, tie back hair, and do not wear clothing or jewelry that can become caught in machinery or around equipment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Thursday, Oct. 29th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5:30 - 8:30pm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Instructor:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Jessica&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Investment:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;(I&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;ncludes the cost of all materials)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Members: $95&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Non-Members $115&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't wait to register - this class is limited to 4 participants only!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:178" style="margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;*Please Note: Use of tools and equipment will be limited to what is used in this class. Other equipment will have to be signed off separately.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (10/30/2026)</title>
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&lt;p data-start="0" data-end="37" align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="0" data-end="35" style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F7941D" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Fusing Fridays&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join us for a hands-on journey into the art of G&lt;span data-start="86" data-end="102" style=""&gt;lass Fusing&lt;/span&gt;!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;This &lt;strong data-start="109" data-end="153"&gt;4-week introductory, project-based class&lt;/strong&gt; will explore the fundamentals of working with fusible glass. Each week, you'll complete a different project while building your skills and creativity in this exciting medium.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="335" data-end="364"&gt;Fridays: 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="335" data-end="364"&gt;Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;I&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;nstructor: Lisa Steckler&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Cost: (All materials included)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Members&amp;nbsp; $350&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Non-Members&amp;nbsp; $400&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-start="424" data-end="448" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What You'll Learn:&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="449" data-end="917" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li data-start="449" data-end="571"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="451" data-end="474"&gt;Glass Chemistry 101&lt;/strong&gt; – Understand the importance of COE (Coefficient of Expansion) and how it affects your designs.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="572" data-end="706"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="574" data-end="596"&gt;Mastering the Kiln&lt;/strong&gt; – Learn to safely operate a kiln and use firing schedules to create both flat and three-dimensional pieces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="707" data-end="817"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="709" data-end="733"&gt;Cut, Stack, and Fuse&lt;/strong&gt; – Explore techniques for cutting, layering, and designing eye-catching glasswork.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="818" data-end="917"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="820" data-end="844"&gt;Pro Tips for Success&lt;/strong&gt; – Get insider knowledge to troubleshoot issues and perfect your craft.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;✨ &lt;strong data-start="921" data-end="949"&gt;No experience necessary!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;18+&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Please wear closed toed shoes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px;"&gt;All other PPE provided.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/31/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/01/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Monthly All Guild &amp; Volunteer Meeting (11/03/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Mint%20Transparent%20Light%20BG.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;All Guilds &amp;amp; Volunteer&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;Monthly Meeting&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;1st Tuesday of the month&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;All Welcome&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6687630</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (11/04/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Canvas%20(2).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Painting With Rae&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;Newell&amp;nbsp;for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited&amp;nbsp;to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Students should bring their&amp;nbsp;favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you are looking&amp;nbsp;for supplies, please check out The MINT's Creative Reuse Shop, reMake, at 72 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland or Kaleidoscope Arts on Center Street also in Downtown.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;will also have items on hand for things that get left at home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you have questions about this class, please reach out to&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;directly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:raenewell@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;raenewell@gmail.com&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u&gt;This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor: Rae Newell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee: $175&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/04/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>The Joy of Letterpress (11/04/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Intro%20to%20metal%20shop%20(1).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;The Joy of Letterpress&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;First Wednesday of Every Month&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5:30 PM - 7:30 PM&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $20&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Tom&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt; letterpress@rutlandmint.org&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Class&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;Introduction to letterpress, and the joy of designing and printing wet ink on paper.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;A hands on class to learn the process of letterpress printing.&amp;nbsp; Attendees will be guided through the entire process of planning, preparing a chase with printing blocks, setting up a table top press, inking up a press, and making prints.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" color="#202124" face="docs-Roboto" align="left"&gt;You will experience all the stages of creating a simple print, how to safely operate the printing equipment, and how to clean up.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" color="#202124" face="docs-Roboto" align="left"&gt;No prerequisites, or material fees.&amp;nbsp; Printing blocks, paper, and ink will be provided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#202124" face="docs-Roboto"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;You will be able to keep any prints you create.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;How to set up and operate a letterpress independently.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Techniques to enhance your existing letterpress skills.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Tips and tricks for achieving precision and creativity in your designs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Bring&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Your creativity and any specific ideas or designs you’d like to work on.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;All tools and materials will be provided.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot and take your letterpress skills to the next level.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6761228</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>October Intro to the Pottery Wheel (11/04/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Teen%20Pottery%20Club.png" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructors:&lt;/strong&gt; Savannah&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What You’ll Learn:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working with the Wheel:&lt;/strong&gt; Get familiar with the potter's wheel.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Centering Clay:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Throwing a Basic Form:&lt;/strong&gt; Shape your clay into a foundational form.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trimming on the Wheel:&lt;/strong&gt; Refine and clean up your piece.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glazing:&lt;/strong&gt; Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November 4th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;11th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;18th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;You will get messy! Please wear clothes you are happy getting dirty.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $200&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not-Yet Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $225&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Join Savannah for this fun, hands-on introduction to pottery!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6851910</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (11/06/2026)</title>
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&lt;p data-start="0" data-end="37" align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="0" data-end="35" style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F7941D" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Fusing Fridays&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join us for a hands-on journey into the art of G&lt;span data-start="86" data-end="102" style=""&gt;lass Fusing&lt;/span&gt;!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;This &lt;strong data-start="109" data-end="153"&gt;4-week introductory, project-based class&lt;/strong&gt; will explore the fundamentals of working with fusible glass. Each week, you'll complete a different project while building your skills and creativity in this exciting medium.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="39" data-end="330" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="335" data-end="364"&gt;Fridays: 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="335" data-end="364"&gt;Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;I&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;nstructor: Lisa Steckler&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Cost: (All materials included)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Members&amp;nbsp; $350&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="332" data-end="422" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="391" data-end="420"&gt;Non-Members&amp;nbsp; $400&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-start="424" data-end="448" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What You'll Learn:&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="449" data-end="917" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li data-start="449" data-end="571"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="451" data-end="474"&gt;Glass Chemistry 101&lt;/strong&gt; – Understand the importance of COE (Coefficient of Expansion) and how it affects your designs.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="572" data-end="706"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="574" data-end="596"&gt;Mastering the Kiln&lt;/strong&gt; – Learn to safely operate a kiln and use firing schedules to create both flat and three-dimensional pieces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="707" data-end="817"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="709" data-end="733"&gt;Cut, Stack, and Fuse&lt;/strong&gt; – Explore techniques for cutting, layering, and designing eye-catching glasswork.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="818" data-end="917"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="820" data-end="844"&gt;Pro Tips for Success&lt;/strong&gt; – Get insider knowledge to troubleshoot issues and perfect your craft.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;✨ &lt;strong data-start="921" data-end="949"&gt;No experience necessary!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;18+&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Please wear closed toed shoes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="919" data-end="975" style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px;"&gt;All other PPE provided.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6840813</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Pottery Wheel Throwing Refresher (11/07/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Teen%20Pottery%20Club.png" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Throwing Refresher&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructors:&lt;/strong&gt; Savannah&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Looking for a throwing refresher? This is for you! Come throw with me for 3 hours and get help to improve your throwing, get tips and help.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Please note all pieces made during this time (unless you bring your own clay) will be reclaimed, as this is just a skill improvement class and we will not be keeping/finishing work thrown.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;This is a great way to get yourself on or back on the wheel without the commitment to a full length class!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;7th, 8&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;AM - 11 AM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;You will get messy! Please wear clothes you are happy getting dirty.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $50&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not-Yet Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $75&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Join Savannah for this fun, throwing party!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6851919</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/07/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
  &lt;br&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/08/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
  &lt;br&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (11/11/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Canvas%20(2).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Painting With Rae&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;Newell&amp;nbsp;for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited&amp;nbsp;to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Students should bring their&amp;nbsp;favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you are looking&amp;nbsp;for supplies, please check out The MINT's Creative Reuse Shop, reMake, at 72 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland or Kaleidoscope Arts on Center Street also in Downtown.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;will also have items on hand for things that get left at home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you have questions about this class, please reach out to&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;directly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:raenewell@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;raenewell@gmail.com&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u&gt;This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor: Rae Newell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee: $175&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/11/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div align="center"&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>October Intro to the Pottery Wheel (11/11/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Teen%20Pottery%20Club.png" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructors:&lt;/strong&gt; Savannah&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What You’ll Learn:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working with the Wheel:&lt;/strong&gt; Get familiar with the potter's wheel.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Centering Clay:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Throwing a Basic Form:&lt;/strong&gt; Shape your clay into a foundational form.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trimming on the Wheel:&lt;/strong&gt; Refine and clean up your piece.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glazing:&lt;/strong&gt; Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November 4th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;11th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;18th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;You will get messy! Please wear clothes you are happy getting dirty.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $200&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not-Yet Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $225&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Join Savannah for this fun, hands-on introduction to pottery!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6851910</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fused Glass Ornaments (11/12/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;div align="center"&gt;
  &lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/LS%20Ornament.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="331" height="630"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fused Glass Ornaments&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;" align="center"&gt;Fused glass ornaments are great small pieces of art to decorate any holiday tree or for gift giving.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 16px;"&gt;You will learn:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Glass preparation for fusing&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;How to use basic glass tools for cutting and pattern layering&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Kiln overview, glass technology and safety&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Use of glass rods and frit to add texture to your projects.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;Ornaments will be full fused after class and available for pick up following week.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Instructor:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style=""&gt;Lisa Steckler&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; (all materials included)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Member:&lt;/strong&gt; $95.00&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Non-Member:&lt;/strong&gt; $110.00&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NOTE:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;18+&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Please wear closed-toed shoes&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px;"&gt;All PPE provided&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/14/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/15/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (11/18/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Canvas%20(2).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Painting With Rae&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;Newell&amp;nbsp;for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited&amp;nbsp;to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Students should bring their&amp;nbsp;favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you are looking&amp;nbsp;for supplies, please check out The MINT's Creative Reuse Shop, reMake, at 72 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland or Kaleidoscope Arts on Center Street also in Downtown.&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;will also have items on hand for things that get left at home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;If you have questions about this class, please reach out to&amp;nbsp;Rae&amp;nbsp;directly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:raenewell@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;raenewell@gmail.com&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u&gt;This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor: Rae Newell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee: $175&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</link>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/18/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>October Intro to the Pottery Wheel (11/18/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Teen%20Pottery%20Club.png" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructors:&lt;/strong&gt; Savannah&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What You’ll Learn:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working with the Wheel:&lt;/strong&gt; Get familiar with the potter's wheel.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Centering Clay:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Throwing a Basic Form:&lt;/strong&gt; Shape your clay into a foundational form.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trimming on the Wheel:&lt;/strong&gt; Refine and clean up your piece.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glazing:&lt;/strong&gt; Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November 4th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;11th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;November&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;18th, &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;6 PM - 8:30 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;You will get messy! Please wear clothes you are happy getting dirty.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Info&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $200&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not-Yet Members:&lt;/strong&gt; $225&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Join Savannah for this fun, hands-on introduction to pottery!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6851910</link>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/21/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/22/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <title>Woodshop Orientation (11/24/2026)</title>
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&lt;h2 align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodshop Orientation &amp;amp; Basic Tool Use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;The Woodshop Orientation is designed to ensure that all members understand The Mint’s woodshop policies, procedures, and expectations for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared workspace. Participants will learn about shop safety, proper cleanup, dust collection, material restrictions, tool care, and the responsibilities that come with using a community woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;During the class, participants will also learn or demonstrate the safe and proper use of the primary woodworking tools available for member use. The goal is to make sure everyone has the knowledge and confidence needed to work safely and independently in the shop, whether you are an experienced woodworker or completely new to woodworking.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;As a bonus, everyone will put those skills to work by making their own custom piece (spatula, cheeseboard, etc.) to take home. This simple hands-on project provides an opportunity to practice several of the techniques covered during the orientation while creating something useful.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No previous woodworking experience is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This orientation is intended for all members who would like to use The Mint woodshop independently.&amp;nbsp;By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden piece and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw):&lt;/strong&gt; For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SawStop Table Saw:&lt;/strong&gt; For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jointer and Planer:&lt;/strong&gt; For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety First&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses/ ear protection if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;

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      &lt;li&gt;$20 Members&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;$30 Non-Members*&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Non Members may take this class at The MINT, but only Members have continued access to the shops.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Inquire about becoming a Member!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/25/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/28/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/29/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Monthly All Guild &amp; Volunteer Meeting (12/01/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Mint%20Transparent%20Light%20BG.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;All Guilds &amp;amp; Volunteer&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;Monthly Meeting&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;1st Tuesday of the month&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;All Welcome&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/02/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>The Joy of Letterpress (12/02/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Intro%20to%20metal%20shop%20(1).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;The Joy of Letterpress&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;First Wednesday of Every Month&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5:30 PM - 7:30 PM&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $20&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Tom&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt; letterpress@rutlandmint.org&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Class&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;Introduction to letterpress, and the joy of designing and printing wet ink on paper.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;A hands on class to learn the process of letterpress printing.&amp;nbsp; Attendees will be guided through the entire process of planning, preparing a chase with printing blocks, setting up a table top press, inking up a press, and making prints.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" color="#202124" face="docs-Roboto" align="left"&gt;You will experience all the stages of creating a simple print, how to safely operate the printing equipment, and how to clean up.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" color="#202124" face="docs-Roboto" align="left"&gt;No prerequisites, or material fees.&amp;nbsp; Printing blocks, paper, and ink will be provided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#202124" face="docs-Roboto"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;You will be able to keep any prints you create.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;How to set up and operate a letterpress independently.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Techniques to enhance your existing letterpress skills.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Tips and tricks for achieving precision and creativity in your designs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3 style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Bring&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Your creativity and any specific ideas or designs you’d like to work on.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;All tools and materials will be provided.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot and take your letterpress skills to the next level.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/05/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/06/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/09/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/12/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/13/2026)</title>
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/16/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/19/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/20/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/23/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/26/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/27/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Woodshop Orientation (12/29/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Woodshop.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&lt;h2 align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodshop Orientation &amp;amp; Basic Tool Use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;The Woodshop Orientation is designed to ensure that all members understand The Mint’s woodshop policies, procedures, and expectations for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared workspace. Participants will learn about shop safety, proper cleanup, dust collection, material restrictions, tool care, and the responsibilities that come with using a community woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;During the class, participants will also learn or demonstrate the safe and proper use of the primary woodworking tools available for member use. The goal is to make sure everyone has the knowledge and confidence needed to work safely and independently in the shop, whether you are an experienced woodworker or completely new to woodworking.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;As a bonus, everyone will put those skills to work by making their own custom piece (spatula, cheeseboard, etc.) to take home. This simple hands-on project provides an opportunity to practice several of the techniques covered during the orientation while creating something useful.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No previous woodworking experience is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This orientation is intended for all members who would like to use The Mint woodshop independently.&amp;nbsp;By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden piece and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw):&lt;/strong&gt; For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SawStop Table Saw:&lt;/strong&gt; For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jointer and Planer:&lt;/strong&gt; For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety First&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses/ ear protection if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;$20 Members&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;$30 Non-Members*&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Non Members may take this class at The MINT, but only Members have continued access to the shops.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Inquire about becoming a Member!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6832002</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/30/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;reMake is a secondhand art supply shop at the MINT Downtown location at 72 Merchants Row.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We are essentially a thrift store for only creative materials!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2027 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Woodshop Orientation (01/26/2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Woodshop.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&lt;h2 align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodshop Orientation &amp;amp; Basic Tool Use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;The Woodshop Orientation is designed to ensure that all members understand The Mint’s woodshop policies, procedures, and expectations for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared workspace. Participants will learn about shop safety, proper cleanup, dust collection, material restrictions, tool care, and the responsibilities that come with using a community woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;During the class, participants will also learn or demonstrate the safe and proper use of the primary woodworking tools available for member use. The goal is to make sure everyone has the knowledge and confidence needed to work safely and independently in the shop, whether you are an experienced woodworker or completely new to woodworking.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;As a bonus, everyone will put those skills to work by making their own custom piece (spatula, cheeseboard, etc.) to take home. This simple hands-on project provides an opportunity to practice several of the techniques covered during the orientation while creating something useful.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No previous woodworking experience is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This orientation is intended for all members who would like to use The Mint woodshop independently.&amp;nbsp;By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden piece and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw):&lt;/strong&gt; For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SawStop Table Saw:&lt;/strong&gt; For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jointer and Planer:&lt;/strong&gt; For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety First&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses/ ear protection if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;$20 Members&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;$30 Non-Members*&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Non Members may take this class at The MINT, but only Members have continued access to the shops.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Inquire about becoming a Member!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6832004</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6832004</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2027 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Woodshop Orientation (02/23/2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Woodshop.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&lt;h2 align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodshop Orientation &amp;amp; Basic Tool Use&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;The Woodshop Orientation is designed to ensure that all members understand The Mint’s woodshop policies, procedures, and expectations for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming shared workspace. Participants will learn about shop safety, proper cleanup, dust collection, material restrictions, tool care, and the responsibilities that come with using a community woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;During the class, participants will also learn or demonstrate the safe and proper use of the primary woodworking tools available for member use. The goal is to make sure everyone has the knowledge and confidence needed to work safely and independently in the shop, whether you are an experienced woodworker or completely new to woodworking.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;As a bonus, everyone will put those skills to work by making their own custom piece (spatula, cheeseboard, etc.) to take home. This simple hands-on project provides an opportunity to practice several of the techniques covered during the orientation while creating something useful.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No previous woodworking experience is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This orientation is intended for all members who would like to use The Mint woodshop independently.&amp;nbsp;By the end of this class, you’ll have both a handcrafted wooden piece and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this class, you’ll master the safe operation of:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compound Miter Saw (Chopsaw):&lt;/strong&gt; For precise crosscuts and angled cuts.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SawStop Table Saw:&lt;/strong&gt; For ripping boards to size with advanced safety features.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jointer and Planer:&lt;/strong&gt; For creating smooth, flat, and uniform surfaces.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hand Tools and Measuring Techniques:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn the basics of shaping, sanding, and measuring for a polished finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety First&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No prior experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the guidance and tools you need. Bring your own safety glasses/ ear protection if you prefer, or borrow a pair from us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;$20 Members&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;$30 Non-Members*&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Non Members may take this class at The MINT, but only Members have continued access to the shops.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Inquire about becoming a Member!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6832005</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6832005</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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