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• Painting with Rae

  • Start
    09/17/2025
  •  
  • End
    11/19/2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    4

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  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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• Stained Glass 3D Pumpkins

  • When
    10/26/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT 05701
  • Spaces left
    4

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  3D Pumpkin Sculptures

  Intermediate Stained Glass Class

  

  Join artist Laura Twarog for this Intermediate Level stained glass workshop to create one-of-a-kind 3D glass pumpkin sculptures. Perfect for fall décor!

  This class will build upon current skills and introduce you to decorative soldering techniques to elevate your current stained glass projects and inspire new ways of creating with glass.

  Students must already have experience with the fundamentals of stained glass: glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering.

  
  

  Sunday, October 26th

  11:00am - 2:30pm

  Instructor: Laura Twarog

  
  

  Members: $125.00

  Non-Members: $150.00

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• Introduction to 100 Watt Laser

  • When
    10/30/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Join Tom at The MINT and learn how to use our

  100 Watt Laser Cutter!

  In this introductory lesson we will teach you how to:

  • Safety

  • Programming with LightBurn

  • Choosing Materials for the Laser

  • Cutting/Engraving/Etching - Time to Laser!

  • Cleanup

  Participants must have a solid understanding of computer navigation. Experience with vector-based programs (such as Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Graphic, etc.) is beneficial. 

  This session is for MINT members only.

  Cost: $20.00

  Instructor: Bill

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• Intro to Hand building – Coil Pottery

  • When
    11/01/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Introduction to Hand builiding: A Coiled Cookie Jar

  Coil pottery is often considered the most beginner-friendly method. You don’t need a wheel - just roll your clay into coils, layer them up, and shape them at your own pace.

  What You’ll Learn

  Prepare your Base: Roll out your slab base. Use a round object like a plate to cut around with a knife to make a perfect circle.

  Create Coils: Roll the clay on a lightly damped surface with both hands to create an even coil.

  Secure Coils: Learn how to secure your coils by using clay slip and scoring your piece.

  Shape Your Pieces: Learn how to build up layers of coils to form the desired shape.

  Glaze: Add finishing touch by glazing your final piece.
  

  Registration Fee:

  • Members: $100

  • Not-Yet Members: $125

  Instructors: Lois

  Other Info:

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

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

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

  
  

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• Introduction to The MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula

  • When
    11/03/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Introduction to the MINT Woodshop: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula

  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 wooden spatula—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: Paul
  • Cost:
    • $20 Members
    • $30 Not-Yet Members*

  *Not-Yet Members may take this or any other 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 spatula and the skills needed to independently and safely use The MINT’s woodshop.

  
  

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• The Joy of Letterpress

  • When
    11/05/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  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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• Stained Glass Holiday Ornaments

  • When
    11/09/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality ane
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Stained Glass Ornaments

  Come join us and celebrate the season by creating your own stained-glass holiday ornaments!
  

  Using multiple colors and textured glass, arrange your pieces to create a unique ornament. Perfect for your own tree or to give as gifts. 

  This class focuses on skills and familiarity with the process.
  Students will leave with a small completed project.
  

  In this single-session 4 hour class, you will:

  - Choose complementary colors

  - Cut glass to a specific size and shape from a pattern

  - Apply foil to the glass for soldering

  - Solder the glass pieces together

  - Add hooks for hanging

  - Patina and polish to give it a finished look

  *Bring a snack and a drink, as we will be taking a 30min break in the middle of the workshop!
  

  No stained-glass experience necessary.

  Instructor: Chris Rawls

  Member Cost: $65

  Not Yet Member Cost: $80

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• Pottery Shop Orientation

  • When
    11/12/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    2

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  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

  • When
    12/03/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    4
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  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

  • When
    12/10/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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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• Painting with Rae

  • Start
    01/14/2026
  •  
  • End
    03/04/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    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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• Painting with Rae

  • Start
    03/11/2026
  •  
  • End
    04/29/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
  • Spaces left
    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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