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    <title>The MINT upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Craft Club (09/19/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="564" height="400"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&gt;reMake Craft Club&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;reMake opens our space for folks to come together in creativity.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crafters of all types welcome - knitters, crochters, collagers, paper artists, painters, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring your own project to work with, or purchase supplies at thrift-store prices from reMake.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&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 style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Hosted By: reMake Volunteers&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;3rd Saturday of every month&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6831927</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (09/20/2026)</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>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Collage: Expressing the Sorrows of our World (09/20/2026)</title>
      <description>&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-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/collage%20journal.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#F26522" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Expressing the Sorrows of Our World Through Collage&lt;/strong&gt; |&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, September 20th from 2:30-4:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED145B"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pre-registration required due to limited class size:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED145B"&gt;&lt;strong&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;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#F26522"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;$25/pp cash at the door&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 18px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;What would it be like to explore, process, and even learn to embrace our grief in community? Grounded in one of the five gates of grief presented by Francis Weller in&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;The Wild Edge of Sorrow,&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;we will express the individual and collective grief we experience for our world through the art of collage. Whatever it is that you are grieving about our changing world, come explore those feelings in this creative, communal space.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 22px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;All materials will be provided. No prior collage experience needed. You need only bring a willingness to join in a community of compassionate support and creation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 22px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;This class is taught by Jackie Proulx&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;(she/her), a Vermont-based artist, educator, and University of Vermont certified death doula. Through her business&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;The Space Between&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;, Jackie offers personalized direct doula support, community death education, and art workshops exploring different types of grief. To learn more about Jackie’s work, visit her website at&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href="http://thespacebetweenvt.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thespacebetweenvt.com&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1788884117885000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw22QLQw8ewY1PBraJ0CT5XZ"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;thespacebetweenvt.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;or connect with her by email at&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href="mailto:thespacebetweenvt@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;font color="#1155CC"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;thespacebetweenvt@gmail.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6831948</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (09/23/2026)</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;

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      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Member Support: Glass Shop — Susan (09/23/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/fdb2b4a4db28485ebd562cec6c48f9b3.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="540" height="451"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&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-6813454</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (09/23/2026)</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;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>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Textured Metal Earrings (09/24/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="left" 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;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Floral%20Stamped%20Earrings%202.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="228" height="228"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Hammered%20Copper%20Earrings%202.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="228" height="228"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&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;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.&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px;"&gt;Students will take home a pair of handmade earrings while learning the skills to continue making jewelry on their own!&lt;/p&gt;

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  &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.
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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;Tuesday, Sept. 24th&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 - 8:00pm&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: $85&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 $110&lt;/span&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;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 style=""&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-6802224</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Micro Mosaic Wine Glasses (09/25/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/MM%20Wine%20Glasses.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="461" height="577"&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;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Micro-Mosaics&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-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Friday, Sept. 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;5:30-8:00pm&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;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;$15/pp&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;(includes mosaic materials, pay at the class)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Mosaic is a form of art that uses small pieces of glass, stone, or tile to create a design. Micromosaics is exactly this, just smaller! (tiny enough to make usable / wearable items)&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
Mosaics-extraordinaire and Mint Member Jennifer will walk you through how to apply custom mosaics to your own wine or similarly stemmed glass.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Please bring one or more wine glass, margarita glass, or similar (anything with a stem!) to decorate to the class day-of.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#F26522"&gt;(Wine / stemmed glasses &lt;em&gt;&lt;u&gt;will not be provided&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/em&gt; at this event.)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Please register for this class using the link below.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&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-6831934</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (09/26/2026)</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;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Bookbinding Basics (09/26/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&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;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/remake%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="468" height="332"&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;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&gt;Bookbinding Basics&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 style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&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 style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&gt;Saturday, Sept. 26th&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 style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&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 style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&gt;10:00am-12:00pm&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 style="font-size: 48px;" color="#F26522"&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 style="font-size: 30px;" color="#F26522"&gt;Create a basic notebook from scratch!&amp;nbsp;&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 style="font-size: 30px;" color="#F26522"&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&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 30px;" color="#F26522"&gt;$10/pp&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;all supplies included.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" color="#F26522"&gt;(Pay at the class.)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&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&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 30px;" color="#F26522"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" color="#F26522"&gt;Please register for this event using the link below.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&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="#F79A66"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F79A66" style="font-size: 30px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&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 style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#EC008C" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 12px;"&gt;&lt;em style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=""&gt;&lt;em style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF" style=""&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" style=""&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 style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=""&gt;&lt;em style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#0000FF" style=""&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-6831918</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6831918</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (09/27/2026)</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;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake - Sewing Machine Basics (09/27/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&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;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Sewing Machine Basics&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;Sunday, Sept. 27th&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#F26522" style="font-size: 48px;"&gt;3:00-5:30pm&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;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Just in time for Halloween costume-making! Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine - threading, bobbins, tension, and more. This is a fun, casual, and informal class for all skill levels.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;In the second half of class, students will have the chance to put their new knowledge to use by following along to create a small sewing project. If you have your own sewing machine you'd like to bring to learn on, feel free.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;We will have machines available for use. Registration is highly encouraged for this event to help us know how many machines will be needed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&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-6831913</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6831913</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Jewelry Shop Orientation — Jenni (09/29/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="left" 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;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Jewelry%20Tool%203.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="214" height="160"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Jewelry%20Tool%202.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="120" height="160"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Jewelry%20Tool%201.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="212" height="159"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#00A99D" style="font-size: 36px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;Jewelry Shop Orientation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&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;Get started in the Jewelry Shop!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;for current Mint Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Join us for a Jewelry Shop Orientation focused on safety &amp;amp; proper use of equipment that will allow you to utilize the Jewelry Shop afterwards.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;The Jewelry Shop Orientation will include safety basics, flex drill, torches/tanks, pickling, polisher, saws/blades, disc cutter, and care/ maintenance of tools and equipment.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This is a Shop Orientation only and not project based, you will not make anything in this session. Once complete you will be able to use the Shop on your own.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5-6pm Orientation / 6-6:30pm Q&amp;amp;A + project help&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Jenni / Jessica&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; FREE&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&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;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety:&lt;/strong&gt; Please wear closed toed shoes, natural fiber clothing, tie back long hair, no loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in equipment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;Eye protection and masks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;Please reach out&amp;nbsp; if you have any questions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;jewelry@rutlandmint.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6819126</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Woodshop Orientation (09/29/2026)</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-6831982</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (09/30/2026)</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, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (09/30/2026)</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;

&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-6509953</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/03/2026)</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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Vermont Open Studio at the MINT (10/03/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/MINT%20Open%20Studio%20Image.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="500" height="500" align="left" style="margin: 5px 10px 0px 0px;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join The MINT, Rutland's community makerspace, for Vermont's statewide &lt;strong&gt;Open Studio Weekend&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;October 3 &amp;amp; 4, 2026, from 10am–4pm&lt;/strong&gt; each day. Tour working studios across pottery, woodworking, metalworking, rapid prototyping, letterpress, stained glass, jewelry, and fibers. Watch live demonstrations, meet the makers behind the work, and shop locally made art and craft pieces created on-site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you're curious about trying something new or want to see professional tools in action, this free, no-pressure event welcomes visitors of all backgrounds. The MINT offers memberships starting at $75/month.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free&lt;/strong&gt; and open to the public — no registration required.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6843271</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6843271</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/04/2026)</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;
  &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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Monthly All Guild &amp; Volunteer Meeting (10/06/2026)</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-6687629</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (10/07/2026)</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, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/07/2026)</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-6509953</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>The Joy of Letterpress (10/07/2026)</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-6761227</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6761227</guid>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (10/09/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Glass%20Fusing%20curved%20table%20sconces.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6840813</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/10/2026)</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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</guid>
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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;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Painting with Rae (10/14/2026)</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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</guid>
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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;

&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-6509953</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (10/16/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Glass%20Fusing%20curved%20table%20sconces.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6840813</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (10/17/2026)</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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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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;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509967</guid>
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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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6670660</guid>
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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;

&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-6509953</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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    <item>
      <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;

&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, 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;
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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>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (10/30/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Glass%20Fusing%20curved%20table%20sconces.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&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, 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;/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, 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;
  &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-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>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fusing Fridays - 4 Week Course (11/06/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://rutlandmint.org/resources/Pictures/Glass%20Fusing%20curved%20table%20sconces.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&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 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;
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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-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;
  &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-6509953</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>
      <link>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6840981</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/14/2026)</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;

&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-6509932</link>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/15/2026)</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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      <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;

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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>
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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>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/22/2026)</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>
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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;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &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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&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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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/28/2026)</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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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (11/29/2026)</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-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>
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&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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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/02/2026)</title>
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      <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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&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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509932</guid>
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      <title>reMake Downtown Open (12/13/2026)</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>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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
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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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      <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;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>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;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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
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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;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, 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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6832002</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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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;

&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>
      <guid>https://rutlandmint.org/event-6509953</guid>
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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>
      <dc:creator />
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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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