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• Pottery: Holiday Mugs

  • Start
    11/12/2024
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  • End
    12/03/2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Holiday Mugs

  Come get yourself into the holiday spirit by making some festive mugs! We will employ several techniques to create some beautiful mugs. These will be fantastic gifts for the season (gifts for yourself or gifts for others!)

  This class is appropriate for all skill levels. We will provide hand building instruction and teach all participants to use the slab roller and extruder. We will also offer a wheel component to anyone who wants to try it out. This class includes 2 build days and 1 glazing session. Tentative pickup day will be Saturday, December 7th from 10AM-12PM. 

  Dates:

  Tuesday November 12th: 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Tuesday November 19th: 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Tuesday December 3rd: 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Instructors: Caitlin and Tiffany

  
  

  Member Cost: $125

  Not Yet Member Cost: $150

  
  

  
  

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• Woodshop: Cutting Boards

  • Start
    11/18/2024
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  • End
    11/25/2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  CUTTING BOARDS

  Make yourself an amazing cutting board or charcuterie board while learning the basics of woodworking.

  In this class you will learn:

  • use of the table saw
  • use of the chop saw
  • use of the band saw
  • use of router table
  • use of the jointer and planer. 

  This class also provides the basic knowledge gained in the woodshop orientation course allowing members to use the woodshop during member hours. 

  November 18th and 25th 5PM-8PM

  Instructor: Dan Lovell

  Member: $85

  Not Yet Member: $100

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• Knitted Snowman

  • Start
    11/18/2024
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  • End
    11/25/2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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  Knitted Snowmen

  Join Kaylee at the MINT downtown for a fun winter yarn project! In this 2- session workshop, you will learn to knit your own snowman complete with a hat and scarf. These are a fun projects for cold days, and they make great gifts!
  

  Students will learn:

  - how to stitch patterns

  -structure and shaping

  -how to utilize general skills in a new project

  
  

  This class takes place at the MINT Downtown, 72Merchants Row. 

  
  

  Class instructor: Kaylee Kravetz

  Class Capacity: 8

  Members: $50

  Monday, November 18th and 25th 6PM-8PM

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• Crochet Potholder Workshop

  • When
    11/30/2024
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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  Crochet Potholders

  Join Kaylee at the MINT downtown for this beginner crochet project! 

  In this class, you will learn:

  -Foundation stitch

  -Slip Stitch 

  -Single stitch

  This class takes place at the MINT Downtown, 72Merchants Row. 

  
  

  Class instructor: Kaylee Kravetz

  Class Capacity: 8

  Members: $25

  Saturday, November 30th 1PM-3PM

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• Teen Pottery Club: Volume 1

  • Start
    12/01/2024
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  • End
    12/22/2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Teen Pottery Club: Volume 1

  Come join us for some continuing pottery education! This class is designed to be a continuation of previous pottery classes offered at the MINT. Some experience/ enrollment in previous courses is required. This course is open to students aged 12-15 who have an interest in expanding their pottery experience. This is the first of 4 sessions that will all focus on mastering fundamental principles of pottery. In this first session we will be focused on creating beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts out of clay for this holiday season.

  Date	Program Theme	Learning Objectives
  December 1st  9:30AM-11:30AM	Holiday Gifts	Students will receive some instruction on the wheel. This can be an introduction or re-introduction. We will discuss centering, thickness, drying and several other pottery principles.
  December 8th 9:30AM-11:30AM	Holiday Gifts	Students will trim their pieces from the previous week on the wheel. Students will learn some fundamentals of handbuilding and make some ornaments and/or candle sconces.
  December 15th 9:30AM-11:30AM	Holiday Gifts	Students will learn about the fundamentals of glazing pottery and glaze all of their work from previous classes.
  December 22nd 9:30AM-11:30AM	Holiday Gifts	Students will pick up their finished pieces. We will make some wrapping paper and have a gift-wrapping station for finished items. A celebration with light refreshments will take place after gift wrapping.

  
  

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• Painting With Recycled Canvases

  • When
    12/01/2024
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    72 Merchant's Row
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  Painting With Recycled Canvas

  *This class takes place at 72 Merchant's Row*
  

  Join us at the MINT Downtown 

  Have you ever wondered about how to re-use your old canvases? We have an idea!

  Join Caitlin at the MINT downtown, and complete a fun, creative painting using an old painted canvas, masking tape and some gesso and imagination. We will be working with acrylic paint, and we will be messy! Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

  All materials will be provided.

  Instructor: Caitlin Gates

  Tickets: $50 per person

  Sunday, December 1st @ 3PM-6PM

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• Beginner's Pottery on the Wheel

  • Start
    12/02/2024
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  • End
    12/16/2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Beginner's Pottery on the Wheel:

  This 4-session class is designed for first time wheel users, who want to learn a new skill.

  In this class, we will learn:

  -how to work with a potter's wheel

  -how to center your clay

  -how to throw a basic form

  -How to trim your piece on the wheel

  -how to glaze your piece

  
  

  Dates:

  Dec. 2nd, 4th, 9th and 16th: 5:30-7:30

  Registration Fee:

  Members: $175

  Not Yet Members: $200

  
  

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• Introduction to Home Improvement

  • Start
    12/02/2024
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  • End
    12/23/2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
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  Introduction to Home Improvement 

  This is a course to engage your hands and your mind learning the ins-and-outs of home remodeling. We will start with a power tools overview, gain an understanding of how to successfully deconstruct and demolish sections of your home, and prepare you for that much desired home update!

  You will learn aspects of:

  • Preparing for what's possible - looking at layout and design. 
  • Learning what you can and cannot do with plumbing and electrical.
  • Removing drywall, plaster and lath - exposing wall internal structure.
  • Installing the finished product - cabinets flooring tile and trim work.

  This is a four-session class: 

  Mondays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd 

  6:00PM-8:00PM

  
  

  Cost: Members $200, Not-yet members $225

  Class instructor: Morgan Over

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• Woodshop Orientation

  • When
    12/03/2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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  Introduction to the MINT Woodshop

  Come on everybody; let's make some sawdust!

  Take a tour through the wood shop and learn how to use some of the more common woodworking tools. 

  In this class you will learn the safe way to:   

  • Cut with a compound miter saw (chopsaw)
  • Use our SawStop tablesaw
  • Use both the jointer and planer 
  • Use a variety handtools and measuring techniques

  Absolutely no experience is necessary! If you have any interest in woodworking this is the class for you. 

  Think safety first: bring you own safety glasses if you desire. There will be some on-hand to borrow as well.

  Instructor: Dan

  Fee: $15 members

  
  

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• Letterpress for Beginners

  • When
    12/04/2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Letterpress for Beginners

  Join us for a short demonstration and an introduction to Letterpress equipment!

  This class repeats on the first Wednesday of every month

  5:30pm to 7pm.

  Class participants will leave knowing how to:

  • "Lock up a chase" - Composing the printing elements (type, blocks, furniture) into a printable configuration, ready to load into the press
  • "Set up a job" - Specifying and preparations for a printing run including paper selection and cutting, imagery, ink color and press adjustments

  This beginner class will get your foot in the door of the Letterpress shop. In order to work independently in Letterpress you will need this foundational course.

  In this class things could get a little bit messy, please dress appropriately.

  Instructor: Tom

  Class beings at 5:30PM 12/4/24

  Member Fee: $15

  Not-yet Member Fee: $25

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• Mosaic Stemware

  • When
    12/06/2024
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Mosaic Stemware

  This class takes place at the MINT makerspace, 112 Quality Lane

  Join Jennifer in our Glass Studio and make some beautiful stemware!

  In this class we will create a mosaic design on the base of a glass or mug. You will learn how to lay out, adhere and complete a micro mosaic.
  

  These unique glasses are a beautiful project, gift or date night activity!

  In this class, you will learn:

  1.  Understand glass as a mosaic substrate

  2.  Learn and understand properties of Apoxie Sculpt and other similar products.  

  3.  Learn and understand how to cut micromosaic tesserae and create a pleasing design.  

  4.  Learn how to finish stemware in a food/drink safe manner.

  
  

  Instructor: Jennifer Judkins

  Members: $50

  Not-Yet Members: $65

  Friday, December 6th

  5:30PM-8:00PM

  
  

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• No-Sew Fabric Ornaments

  • When
    12/07/2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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  No-Sew Fabric Ornaments

  Deck your halls with recycled decor! Join Cortney as she leads you through a simple and festive way to reuse your fabric scraps. 

  In this class, you will learn:

  -How to turn fabric scraps into a beautiful decoration.

  -Pinning techniques with straight pins.

  -Folding and composition of a fabric ornament.

  -Combining colors and patterns to create a desired effect. 

  All materials for this project will be provided, $5 materials fee is included in the class price. 

  This class takes place at the MINT Downtown, 72Merchants Row. 

  
  

  Class instructor: Cortney Allard

  Class Capacity: 8

  This class is open to teens and adults, 16+

  Members: $25

  Not- Yet Members: $30

  Saturday December 7th, 10AM-12PM

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• Paint a Winter Sled with Gail

  • When
    12/07/2024
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    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Build & Paint a Winter Sled with Gail

  *This class takes place in the Jr MINT classroom at 112 Quality Lane*

  This 3D wood doorhanger sled approximately 9" × 14" will be a beautiful addition to your Holiday decorations and you can impress your friends when you tell them you made it yourself! You will get step-by-step instructions on how to assemble and paint this design on your sled in one session!
  

  All materials will be provided.

  Instructor: Gail 

  Members: $40, Not-Yet Members: $50

  Saturday, December 7th @ 12PM

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• Mosaic Ornaments at Castleton Rec Center

  • When
    12/09/2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Castleton Rec Center
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  Mosaic Ornaments at Castleton Rec Center

  *This class takes place at the Castleton Rec Center: 47 Mechanic St. Castleton*
  

  In this 2 hour workshop we will be creating a small grout less mosaic on a wooden ornament. We will use small fragments of glass, ceramics and enamel to construct a colorful design. Participants will take home their completed piece at the end of class.

  Students will learn:

  • how to prepare a substrate

  • strategies to design your placement of tiles

  • cut tiles into smaller shapes and sizes

  • finalize your design and adhere it to the substrate 

  
  

  Tickets: $25 per  person

  Friday, December 9th @ 6PM

  
  

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• Fridays at The MINT Downtown: Watercolor Greeting Cards

  • When
    12/13/2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    72 Merchant's Row
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  Watercolor Greeting Cards

  *This class takes place at 72 Merchant's Row*

  Join us at the MINT Downtown and learn about watercolors!

  
  

  It is the holiday season! Come down to the MINT downtown and make some greeting cards for yourself or your loved ones. Caitlin will provide step by step instructions as you create beautiful, handmade greeting cards to spread some holiday cheer.  

  All materials will be provided.

  Instructor: Caitlin Gates

  Tickets: $50 per person

  Friday, December 13th

  6PM-8PM

  
  

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• Multi-Color Letterpress Printing

  • When
    12/18/2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Multi-Color Letterpress Printing

  Join us for this 2 hour workshop and learn principles, techniques, and processes for printing with more than one color. 

  Students will learn:

  • Printing block designs
  • registration
  • ink qualities

  Wet on dry process will be discussed.  We will do some hands on printing of a 2-color project.

  There are not pre-requisites for this class. *This class does not include Letterpress Orientation, and does not provide authorization for independent printing in the Letterpress shop.*

  
  

  Instructor: Tom Lichtman

  Wednesday 12/18 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Member: $20

  Not Yet Member: $35

  
  

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• Make Your Own Garland

  • When
    12/19/2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    72 Merchant's Row
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  Make Your Own Garland

  
  

  *This class takes place at 72 Merchant's Row*

  
  

  This is a class for all ages!

  Join us at the MINT downtown as we build some festive decor. You will be able to choose from a variety of supplies and designs to build your own creation! We will have recycled and natural materials that we will use to create a garland, wall hanging or chandelier of your choosing!

  INSTRUCTOR: Caitlin

  WHEN: Wednesday, December 18th @ 5:30PM-7:30PM

  Cost: $20 for adults, bring a small human $5

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 1 (K-3rd)

  • When
    12/23/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Let's Start Making!

  December 23rd 

  8AM-4PM

  (K-3rd Grade)

  Get ready to make some amazing gifts!

  Campers will learn to:

  -craft jewelry

  -tie-dye their own creations

  -sew tic-tac-toe cinch bags

  -design yarn-laced felt puffs

  -paint ornaments

  This day is packed with new skills and fun projects to take home!

  Day 1 Fees: $65 

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 1 (4th-6th)

  • When
    12/23/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Let's Start Making!

  December 23rd 

  8AM-4PM

  (4th-6th Grade)

  Join us for a fantastic day of hands-on creativity and gift making!

  Campers will learn to:

  -design and create their own jewelry

  -use a Cricut to design a custom tote bag

  -learn to sew a basic cinch bag and felt garland

  -create their own adventure journal for the coming year

  -paint ornaments

  This day is packed with new skills and fun projects to take home!

  Day 1 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 2 (K-3rd)

  • When
    12/26/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Reduce, Reuse, Reinvent

  December 26th 

  8AM-4PM

  (K-3rd)

  Campers will explore the art of turning recycled materials into treasures. This will be an educational and exciting day of eco-friendly crafting!

  Campers will learn:

  -how to create a fairy house out of recycled materials

  -How to make a magical lantern out of an old tin can

  -How to make wind chimes from bamboo

  -How to craft a homemade water filter

  Day 2 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 2 (4th-6th)

  • When
    12/26/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Reduce, Reuse, Reinvent

  December 26th 

  8AM-4PM

  (4th-6th)

  Campers will get inventive with recycled materials. This will be a fun eco- inspired day of creativity!

  Campers will learn:

  -how to sew cozy mittens from an old sweater

  -How to make a hammered lantern out of an old tin can

  -How to make paper out of recycled tissue paper scraps

  Day 2 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 3 (K-3rd)

  • When
    12/27/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Winter Wonderland!
  

  December 27th 

  8AM-4PM

  (K-3rd)

  Campers will get inventive with winter related crafting projects!

  Campers will learn:

  -How to make Pinch Pots!

  -Mosaic Trinket trays

  -Painting with chemistry

  Day 2 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 3 (4th-6th)

  • When
    12/27/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Winter Wonderland!
  

  December 27th 

  8AM-4PM

  (K-3rd)

  Campers will get inventive with winter related crafting projects!

  Campers will learn:

  -How to make Pinch Pots!

  -Mosaic Trinket trays

  -Bird Houses

  Day 3 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 4 (4th-6th)

  • When
    12/30/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  New Year's Party Prep
  

  December 30th 

  8AM-4PM

  (4th-6th)

  Get ready to ring in the New Year Jr MINT-style!
  

  Campers will :

  -DIY their own Calendar

  -Create mini disco balls 

  -Enjoy a painting session

  Day 4 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 4 (K-3rd)

  • When
    12/30/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  New Year's Party Prep

  December 30th 

  8AM-4PM

  (K-3rd)

  Get ready to ring in the New Year Jr MINT-style!
  

  Campers will :

  -Make their own Party Hats and Glasses

  -Create mini disco balls 

  -enjoy a painting session

  Day 4 Fee: $65

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 5 (K-3rd)

  • When
    12/31/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Noon Year's Eve Party
  

  December 31st 

  8AM-4PM

  (K-3rd)

  Ring in the New Year with a MINT-style celebration!
  

  Campers will :

  -Learn to use watercolor and create cards

  -Mix up a NYE themed slime

  -Make their own NYE Photo Booth Props

  -Celebration at Noon! (refreshments* served)

  Day 5 Fee: $65

  *The MINT will provide some treats, if your family also wants to bring a potluck item to contribute, that's great!

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• December Break - Jr Makers Day 5 (4th-6th)

  • When
    12/31/2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  Noon Year's Eve Party

  December 31st 

  8AM-4PM

  (4th-6th)

  Ring in the New Year with a MINT-style celebration!
  

  Campers will :

  -Learn to use watercolor and create cards

  -Mix up a NYE themed slime

  -Make their own NYE Photo Booth Props

  -Celebration at Noon! (refreshments* served)

  Day 5 Fee: $65

  *The MINT will provide some treats, if your family also wants to bring a potluck item to contribute, that's great!

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• Micromosaics

  • When
    01/03/2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality lane
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  Micromosaics

  This class takes place at the MINT makerspace, 112 Quality Lane

  Join Jennifer in our Glass Studio and learn the art of micromosaics! Micromosaics can be beautiful trinkets, gifts or date night activities, come get creative at the MINT! 

  Micromosaics are created from tiny fragments of glass, called tesserae. The tesserae are mosaic pieces made from an opaque vitreous glass or enamel in a multitude of colors called smalto. The smalto is pulled into rods or threads, called filati (spun enamel), and then left to cool.

  Detail, patience, and a willingness to "drop in" are key. Fine hand skills and the use of tweezers are also essential for this type of art making.

  Appropriate for all levels of experience.

  Please be sure to bring any corrective eyewear you need!

  Learning Objectives:

  1.  Understand the variety and appropriateness of various small substrates.

  2.  Learn and understand the properties and uses for Apoxie Sculpt and similar products.

  3.  Learn and understand how to cut micromosaic tesserae and how to create a pleasing design.

  4.  Learn and understand how to finish your micromosaic piece.

  
  

  Instructor: Jennifer Judkins

  Members: $50

  Not-Yet Members: $65

  January 3rd @ 5PM

  
  

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• Sewing T-shirt Quilts

  • Start
    01/04/2025
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  • End
    01/25/2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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  Sewing T-Shirt Quilts

  Clean out your closet and make a cozy quilt! T-shirt quilts are wonderful gifts, keepsakes and covers. Join Cortney as she walks you through the process of constructing your own! 

  In this class, you will learn:

  -How to measure and cut your old T-shirts into quilt squares

  -How to arrange your squares into a beautiful pattern.

  -How to setup your sewing machine for this project.

  -How to pin and sew the project.

  -How to apply and sew backing 

  -How to make a frame for the quilt

  -How to finish the quilt using the tie method. 

  Participants should bring 15-25 t-shirts that they would like to use for this project. Some additional materials will be available. 

  $60 Materials fee is included in the class cost.

  This class takes place at the MINT Makerspace, 112 Quality Lane. Class will be held in the Junior MINT space. 

  
  

  Class instructor: Cortney Allard

  Class Capacity: 6

  This class is open to adults ages 16+

  Members: $175

  Not- Yet Members: $200

  Saturdays in January: 1/4,1/11, 1/18, 1/25 10AM-12PM

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• Beginners' Guide to Drawing

  • Start
    01/06/2025
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  • End
    01/20/2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    72 Merchant's Row
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  Beginners' Guide to Drawing

  *This class takes place at 72 Merchant's Row*

  Join us at the MINT Downtown and learn the basics of drawing in this 3-part class!

  In this class we will cover the fundamentals of drawing. Each week we will discuss a new technique or method and work on an image that incorporates that technique. 

  Learning Objectives:

  Week 1: Shadow and Light- this week we will jump in on the basics of shading to create depth. We will look at how you can use shadow and light to create dimension and illusion in your work. We will explore various shading styles and techniques and learn to shade different shapes and surfaces for the most realistic effect. 

  Week 2: One Point Perspective- this week we will introduce a horizon line and learn to work with one point perspective in order to create the illusion of distance. We will discuss how to delineate the foreground from the background and how to incorporate shading into objects drawn using one point perspective. 

  Week 3: Composition- this week we will dive into the nuances of composition. We will explore positive and negative space and how the surroundings interact with the central subject of your composition. We will work with ordinary objects and build environment around them taking vertical and horizontal space into consideration. 

  
  

  $15 material fee included in class price

  Instructor: Caitlin Gates

  Class Fee: $75

  
  

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• POTTERY: Fundamentals of Handbuilding

  • Start
    01/07/2025
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  • End
    02/11/2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland
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  POTTERY: Fundamentals of Handbuilding

  Come join us for a comprehensive introduction (or re-introduction) to the world of pottery! We will cover pinch pot, coils, and slab techniques and create several unique projects along the way! We will also explore tools and texture and learn how to glaze your pieces.

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  January 7th: Pinch Pot Projects

  January 14th: Coils

  January 21st: Beads and Buttons

  January 28th: Project work/ Begin Glazing

  February 11th: Glazing

  5:30PM-7:30PM @ 112 Quality Lane

  
  

  Instructors: Tiffany and Caitlin

  MINT member fee $175

  Not-yet Member fee $200

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• The Wheel for Beginners

  • Start
    01/08/2025
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  • End
    01/22/2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
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  The Wheel For Beginners:

  This class is designed for first time wheel users, who want to learn a new skill.

  In this class, we will learn:

  -how to work with a potter's wheel

  -how to center your clay

  -how to throw a basic form

  -How to trim your piece on the wheel

  -how to glaze your piece

  
  

  Dates:

  January 8th, 15th and 22nd 5:30PM-7:30PM

  
  

  Registration Fee:

  Members: $130

  Not Yet Members: $150

  
  

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• Teen Pottery Club: Volume 2

  • Start
    01/12/2025
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  • End
    02/02/2025
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    4

  
  

  Teen Pottery Club: Volume 1

  Come join us for some continuing pottery education! This class is designed to be a continuation of previous pottery classes offered at the MINT. Some experience/ enrollment in previous courses is required. This course is open to students aged 12-15 who have an interest in expanding their pottery experience. This is the second of 4 sessions that will all focus on mastering fundamental principles of pottery. In this session we will be focused on creating mugs using several different methods and techniques.

  Date	Program Theme	Learning Objectives
  January	Focus on mugs	Students will learn or re-learn the fundamentals of the wheel. We will focus on safe operating habits, centering the clay, appropriate thickness/ drying and throwing a basic cylinder.
  January	Focus on mugs	Students will learn when and how to trim their pottery on the wheel, how to dry pieces to prevent cracking and how to pull and attach handles to leather hard clay. Students will also learn how to roll a slab and construct a pinch pot.
  January	Focus on mugs	Students will learn how to glaze their pottery. We will cover principles of both brush and dip glazes as well as the basics of glaze layering.
  January	Focus on mugs	Students will get to see a kiln being unloaded and be introduced to kiln safety practices and operation. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different kinds of tea from a special guest, and the program will be rounded out with a “tea party” in the handmade mugs.

  
  

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• Teen Pottery Club: Volume 3

  • Start
    03/02/2025
  • End
    03/23/2025
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Teen Pottery Club: Volume 3

  Come join us for some continuing pottery education! This class is designed to be a continuation of previous pottery classes offered at the MINT. Some experience/ enrollment in previous courses is required. This course is open to students aged 12-15 who have an interest in expanding their pottery experience. This is the third of 4 sessions that will all focus on mastering fundamental principles of pottery. In this session we will be focused on creating unique decor and jewelry. We will also take a deeper look into glazing strategies

  Date	Program Theme	Learning Objectives
  March	Jewelry and Decor	Students will learn or re-learn the fundamentals of the wheel. We will focus on safe operating habits, centering the clay, appropriate thickness/ drying and throwing a basic cylinder.
  March	Jewelry and Decor	Students will learn to trim their bells on the wheel. They will also be introduced to carving and slip trailing techniques to decorate their pieces. Students will learn some methods for making beads and pendants out out clay
  March	Jewelry and Decor	Students will learn principles of dip and brush glazing. Different firing techniques such as bead trees and stilts will be introduced as a function of glazing
  March	Jewelry and Decor	Students will get their fired components and learn to assemble their bells and jewelry. They will learn some basics of wire wrapping as well as some design fundamentals.

  
  

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