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  • January Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    • 01/10/2026
    • 01/17/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 0
    • 5 registrants
    Join waitlist


    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.

    Dates:

    January 10th, 8 AM - 12 PM

    January 17th, 9 AM - 11 AM

    Other Info:

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

    Other Info:

    • Members: $150
    • Not-Yet Members: $175

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

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  • Painting with Rae

    • 01/14/2026
    • 03/04/2026
    • 8 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 4
    Register



    Painting With Rae

    Join Rae Newell for an 8 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: $140


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  • Pottery Shop Orientation

    • 01/14/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 24
    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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  • Rapid Prototyping Orientation - FDM 3D Printing

    • 01/15/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 2
    • 4 registrants
    Register


    INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING- FDM

    Join us at The MINT for a brief orientation on FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing.

    This session covers the different rapid prototyping technologies and a brief history, focusing on FDM 3D printing and how printers work today.

    We’ll review printer parts, safety basics, common printing techniques, and best practices. You’ll also learn where to find design files, how slicing software works, and what settings to focus on.

    The session wraps up with a demo using PrusaSlicer, showing the full process from STL (model) file to print.

    Time permitting, prints will be started during the class, with pickup available if desired.

    This orientation is ideal for anyone new to 3D printing or looking to use The MINT’s FDM printers. Attendees will receive access to the printer reservation calendar after the session.

    We hope to see you there!

    Instructor: Cody Becker (cbecker2012@protonmail.com)

    Class Date and Time: 01/15/26 6PM-8PM

    Member: $20
    Non Member: $25



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  • Intermediate Wheel Class - Learn to Make a Teapot

    • 02/08/2026
    • 02/22/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 5
    • Be the first
    Register


    A collection of images relating to a teapot with the MINT logo.

    Intermediate Wheel Class - Learn to Make a Teapot

    Instructors: Savannah

    This class is for intermediate to advanced students who have some wheel experience. Please note, if you are a super beginner, this will not be an easy class. 

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Throwing a Lidded Form: Learn to throw different types of lids and the form to support them.
    • Spout Creation: Learn different methods to create a teapot spout and benefits of each.
    • Different Types of Handles: Handles are great, and picking the right one for your form is important.
    • Spout Placement: Making sure your vessel actually pours well.
    • Glazing: Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.

    Dates:

    February 8th, 8 AM - 12 PM

    February 15th, 8 AM - 12 PM

    February 22nd, 8 AM - 10 AM

    Other Info:

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

    Other Info:

    • Members: $250
    • Not-Yet Members: $275

    Join Savannah for this fun, hands-on TEA-rific guide to teapot making in pottery!

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  • Pottery Shop Orientation

    • 02/11/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 30
    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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  • Pottery Wall Candleholder

    • 02/20/2026
    • 03/13/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 5
    • Be the first
    Register


    Make Your Own Wall Candleholder

    Instructors: Savannah

    Do you love candlelight and want to make your own work of art to display them? This is the class for you! Combining wheel throwing, hand building, and painting, this class is a great way to train all your pottery skills!

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Working with the Wheel: Learn to throw a taper candle holder on the wheel.
    • Handbuilding: Learn how to work with slabs to prevent warping and essentials of joining pieces.
    • Painting: Learn how to work with underglaze to create desired effect.
    • Glazing: Add the finishing touch by glazing your pottery.

    Dates:

    February 20th, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

    February 27th, 6 PM - 9 PM

    March 6th, 6 PM - 8 PM

    March 13th, 6 PM - 8 PM

    Other Info:

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

    Other Info:

    • Members: $225
    • Not-Yet Members: $250

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

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  • February Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    • 02/21/2026
    • 02/28/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 0
    • 5 registrants
    Join waitlist


    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.

    Dates:

    February 21st, 8 AM - 12 PM

    February 28th, 9 AM - 11 AM

    Other Info:

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

    Other Info:

    • Members: $150
    • Not-Yet Members: $175

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

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  • March Intro to the Wheel Bootcamp

    • 03/07/2026
    • 03/14/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 5
    • Be the first
    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.

    Dates:

    March 7th, 8 AM - 12 PM

    March 14th, 9 AM - 11 AM

    Other Info:

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

    Other Info:

    • Members: $175
    • Not-Yet Members: $200

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

    Show details

  • Painting with Rae

    • 03/11/2026
    • 04/29/2026
    • 8 sessions
    • 112 Quality Lane
    • 16
    Register



    Painting With Rae

    Join Rae Newell for an 8 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: $140


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