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  • Painting with Rae

    • 09/17/2025
    • 11/19/2025
    • 10 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 4
    Register



    Painting With Rae

    Join Rae Newell for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting. Rae brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited to have her! This class is open to adults and is hosted in our Jr MINT room at 112 Quality Lane. 

    Students should bring their favorite brushes, paints, pallet, and canvas. 

    If you are looking 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. Rae will also have items on hand for things that get left at home. 

    If you have questions about this class, please reach out to Rae directly: raenewell@gmail.com.

    Payment options: cash, check, or credit card.

    This class will run on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM

    Instructor: Rae Newell

    Fee: $175


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  • Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    • 09/20/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 0
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    Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    Instructors: Savannah

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

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Working with the Wheel: Get familiar with the potter's wheel.
    • Centering Clay: Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.
    • Throwing a Basic Form: Shape your clay into a foundational form.
    • Trimming on the Wheel: Refine and clean up your piece.
    • Glazing: Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.New to the wheel, or just need a refresher? This class is for you! Learn how to center, throw, trim and glaze a simple form to get you started in the clay studio.

    Other Info:

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

    This is a full day even with a 1 hour lunch break. Please be prepared with your own lunch, snacks, and water.

    Registration Fee:

    • Members: $125
    • Not-Yet Members: $150

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


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

    • 09/20/2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
    • 2
    • 4 registrants
    Register


    Introduction to the MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Cheeseboard

    Come on everybody—let's make some sawdust!

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

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

    What You’ll Learn

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

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

    Safety First

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

    Class Details

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

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

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


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  • Introduction to Pinch Pots

    • 09/21/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 4
    Register



    Introduction to Pinch Pottery: A Beginner Hand Building Class

    Are you interested in taking a ceramics class, but think that throwing on the wheel is too intimidating? Do you want to create attractive, functional clay pieces but think you’ll never have time to finish a project? This is the class for you!

    Making pinch pottery is a foundation of creating with clay and will give you the fundamentals to continue your journey into handbuilding. This relaxing way of working with clay is a beautiful introduction to the world of clay.

    What You’ll Get:

    • The fundamentals of making Pinch Pottery pieces 
    • How to shape some basic forms (bowl, cup, open dish)
    • Smoothing the interior of your piece 
    • Burnishing the exterior of your piece
    • Joining elements to your Pinch Pot
    • Getting tactile experience by working with a specific clay body
    Registration Fee:
    • Members: $100
    • Not-Yet Members: $125

    Instructors: Yvonne

      Other Info:

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

      This is a four hour event with a 30 minute break. Please be prepared with your own snacks and water.

      Join Yvonne for this fun, hands-on introduction to pinch pots!


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    • Mini Pie Dishes For Fall! Wheel Throwing Pottery Class

      • 09/28/2025
      • 10/12/2025
      • 3 sessions
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 2
      • 3 registrants
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      Mini Pie Dishes For Fall! Wheel Throwing Pottery Class

      Pretty as pie! What's better than a fresh apple pie? A fresh mini apple pie baked in a dish you made yourself! This beginner friendly wheel class is perfect for the fall season. Make yourself one or a set of the cutest dishes for all your seasonal treats.

      What you’ll learn:

      • Wheel throwing techniques 
      • Making a classic pie dish rim
      • Trimming
      • Underglaze decorating
      • Glazing techniques suitable for food-safe pottery

      Class Details:

      Dates: September 28th, October 5th and 12th

      Time: September 28th 9am - 12pm, October 5th 9am - 12pm, October 12th 9am - 11am 

      Cost: 

      Member: $150

      Non-Member: $175

      Safety: Close-toed shoes required. Clay and water can be messy, so appropriate clothing is recommended. You WILL get messy.

      Instructor: Savannah 

      Skill Level: Some wheel throwing experience recommended.

      This class is a wonderful way to enhance your pottery skills while creating beautiful and functional kitchenware!

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    • The Joy of Letterpress

      • 10/01/2025
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 3
      • 1 registrant
      Register


      The Joy of Letterpress

      Date: First Wednesday of Every Month
      Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      Cost: $20 for members
      Instructor: Tom

      Contact: letterpress@rutlandmint.org


      About the Class

      Introduction to letterpress, and the joy of designing and printing wet ink on paper.

      A hands on class to learn the process of letterpress printing.  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.  

      You will experience all the stages of creating a simple print, how to safely operate the printing equipment, and how to clean up.

      No prerequisites, or material fees.  Printing blocks, paper, and ink will be provided.  

      You will be able to keep any prints you create.

      What You’ll Learn

      • How to set up and operate a letterpress independently.
      • Techniques to enhance your existing letterpress skills.
      • Tips and tricks for achieving precision and creativity in your designs.

      What to Bring

      • Your creativity and any specific ideas or designs you’d like to work on.
      • All tools and materials will be provided.

      Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot and take your letterpress skills to the next level.


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    • Pottery Shop Orientation

      • 10/08/2025
      • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 3
      Register


      Pottery Shop Orientation

      Instructors: Savannah

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

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

      What You’ll Learn:

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

      Class Schedule:

      2nd Wednesday of the month

      Registration Fee:

      No Fee



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    • October Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

      • 10/11/2025
      • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 1
      Register


      Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

      Instructors: Savannah

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

      What You’ll Learn:

      • Working with the Wheel: Get familiar with the potter's wheel.
      • Centering Clay: Learn the essential technique of centering your clay.
      • Throwing a Basic Form: Shape your clay into a foundational form.
      • Trimming on the Wheel: Refine and clean up your piece.
      • Glazing: Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.New to the wheel, or just need a refresher? This class is for you! Learn how to center, throw, trim and glaze a simple form to get you started in the clay studio.

      Other Info:

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

      This is a full day even with a 1 hour lunch break. Please be prepared with your own lunch, snacks, and water.

      Registration Fee:

      • Members: $125
      • Not-Yet Members: $150

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


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    • The Joy of Letterpress

      • 11/05/2025
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 4
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      Register


      The Joy of Letterpress

      Date: First Wednesday of Every Month
      Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      Cost: $20 for members
      Instructor: Tom

      Contact: letterpress@rutlandmint.org


      About the Class

      Introduction to letterpress, and the joy of designing and printing wet ink on paper.

      A hands on class to learn the process of letterpress printing.  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.  

      You will experience all the stages of creating a simple print, how to safely operate the printing equipment, and how to clean up.

      No prerequisites, or material fees.  Printing blocks, paper, and ink will be provided.  

      You will be able to keep any prints you create.

      What You’ll Learn

      • How to set up and operate a letterpress independently.
      • Techniques to enhance your existing letterpress skills.
      • Tips and tricks for achieving precision and creativity in your designs.

      What to Bring

      • Your creativity and any specific ideas or designs you’d like to work on.
      • All tools and materials will be provided.

      Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot and take your letterpress skills to the next level.


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    • Pottery Shop Orientation

      • 11/12/2025
      • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 8
      Register


      Pottery Shop Orientation

      Instructors: Savannah

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

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

      What You’ll Learn:

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

      Class Schedule:

      2nd Wednesday of the month

      Registration Fee:

      No Fee



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    • The Joy of Letterpress

      • 12/03/2025
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 4
      • Be the first
      Register


      The Joy of Letterpress

      Date: First Wednesday of Every Month
      Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      Cost: $20 for members
      Instructor: Tom

      Contact: letterpress@rutlandmint.org


      About the Class

      Introduction to letterpress, and the joy of designing and printing wet ink on paper.

      A hands on class to learn the process of letterpress printing.  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.  

      You will experience all the stages of creating a simple print, how to safely operate the printing equipment, and how to clean up.

      No prerequisites, or material fees.  Printing blocks, paper, and ink will be provided.  

      You will be able to keep any prints you create.

      What You’ll Learn

      • How to set up and operate a letterpress independently.
      • Techniques to enhance your existing letterpress skills.
      • Tips and tricks for achieving precision and creativity in your designs.

      What to Bring

      • Your creativity and any specific ideas or designs you’d like to work on.
      • All tools and materials will be provided.

      Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot and take your letterpress skills to the next level.


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    • Pottery Shop Orientation

      • 12/10/2025
      • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • 112 Quality Lane
      • 8
      Register


      Pottery Shop Orientation

      Instructors: Savannah

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

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

      What You’ll Learn:

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

      Class Schedule:

      2nd Wednesday of the month

      Registration Fee:

      No Fee



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

        
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