The MINT - Rutland's Makerspace

10/07/2026

What a fantastic Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend at The MINT! 🛠️✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone in our community who stopped by, explored our shops, enjoyed local c***r, and entered our class giveaway raffle. Seeing so many curious minds and creative neighbors fill our space made the entire weekend unforgettable.

An extra special shout-out to our incredible members, volunteers, and the iBots team (Rutland Area Robotics). Having the iBots in the building Sunday morning hard at work on their LEGO robots brought so much great energy. From live pottery, glass, and jewelry demos to guided tours and youth robotics, our community truly brought The MINT to life! 🙌

Missed out this time, or can't wait for the next one? Vermont Open Studio Weekend will happen again in May! 🌸

Made in Rutland. Made at The MINT. 💙

In the meantime, don't wait until spring to get making:
👉 Check out our upcoming hands-on classes and learn more about becoming a member at rutlandmint.org!

See you in the shops! 🪵🎨⚙️🤖

10/04/2026

📺 Did you catch us on WCAX Channel 3? Their team stopped by The MINT yesterday for Vermont Open Studio Weekend, and we're so grateful they shared what happens here with the whole region.

Missed us yesterday? Good news: we're open again TODAY, 10am–4pm! Come see our studios in action, meet our makers, and see what's possible at The MINT. Pottery, woodworking, glass, 3D printing, letterpress, metalwork, and more.

Free and open to all. Bring a friend! 🛠️

Event aims to showcase local artists during tourist season.

10/03/2026

Open Studio is happening RIGHT NOW at The MINT! 🎨

Today is full of creativity, conversation, and good energy. Come see our makers at work, ask questions, and find something handmade to take home.

We also had a special visitor: our board president Stefania Urist chatted with Channel 3 about The MINT and Open Studio. Stay tuned for the segment! 📺

We're here until 4:00 today and 10:00-4:00 tomorrow at 112 Quality Lane in Rutland. Swing by and say hi! 💛

10/03/2026

We’re here! Today’s the day!

🛠️ Come see what's possible at The MINT during Vermont Open Studio Weekend, today and tomorrow, Oct 3–4, 10:00-4:00. Pottery, woodworking, 3D printing, glass, letterpress, metalwork, and more, all under one roof in Rutland.

Meet the makers, see the tools in action, and find out how you can make something here too. Bring a friend! 💜

10/01/2026

“Plates for birthday cake. Bowls for comforting winter stews. The mug you reach for every single morning.”

For Sunny of Sun & Earth Studio, pottery isn’t just decorative—it’s the backdrop to real life. She crafts wheel-thrown stoneware and porcelain designed to be held, used, and loved every day.

This Saturday, watch raw clay transform on the wheel in real time! Sunny will be running live pottery demos all day at The MINT, alongside a Studio Seconds Sale where you can snag one-of-a-kind pieces at a steal.

Our entire Pottery Guild team will be staffing the studio all weekend long, answering questions, showing off equipment, and sharing what makes our pottery community so special.

Made in Rutland. Made at The MINT.

📍 Vermont Open Studio Weekend at The MINT

🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, Oct 3 & 4 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

📍 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT

🎟️ Free, family friendly & open to everyone (demos, tours, live music on Sat!)

🎶 Live Music: Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 2 p.m.

📲 Give Sunny’s page a follow as she builds her portfolio: on Instagram

📷: MINT Member Dan Lovell

10/01/2026

Made in Rutland. Made at The MINT. 🗞️✨

Did you catch The MINT in The Mountain Times yesterday?

"Whether someone’s curious about trying pottery for the first time or wants to see a 3D printer at work, this is an easy, no-pressure way to walk in and see what's possible here." — Stefania Urist, Board President

As Rutland continues to reinvent itself, our community of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs is hard at work quietly building something special.

🛠️ Come tour the shops & watch live demonstrations this weekend!
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 3&4 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 112 Quality Lane, Rutland
🎟️ Admission: Free & open to everyone!
🎶 Live Music: Saturday 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Missed the printed paper? Read the full news release online! (Direct link in the first comment below) 👇

09/30/2026

When art meets craftsmanship! 🪵✨

This stunning live-edge bench, crafted right here at The MINT by member Kent Stallard, is a replica inspired by iconic woodworker George Nakashima. Kent built it using hand-shaved ash spindles and a locally sourced single-plank live-edge cherry slab, joined with traditional butterfly keys.

You can see it in person at The Hub CoWorks right below Fran Bull’s "Lords of the Plain" mural.

Whether you're an experienced woodworker or looking to learn how to use a lathe or joiner for the first time, our woodshop has the space, tools, and community to bring your projects to life.

🛠️ Vermont Open Studio Weekend at The MINT
🗓️ October 3 & 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
🎟️ Free, family friendly & open to the public!
🎶 Bonus: Live music on Saturday, 12:00-2:00.

Drop by our Welcome Table in the lobby when you arrive to grab a map and check out all the member artisan creations on display!

Made in Rutland. Made at The MINT.

📷 MINT member Dan Lovell
📷 MINT member Hope Rogers

09/29/2026

Check out this PEGTV Public Service Announcement recorded by Jim McKean with a special preview of what’s happening at The MINT for Vermont Open Studio Weekend! 🎬👇

Join us this weekend to tour the makerspace, shop member artisans, meet local makers, and see creative projects in action:

🗓️ When: October 3 & 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

📍 Where: The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT 05701

🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public

🎶 Live Music: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Watch Jim's video preview, and bring your friends, family, and curiosity this weekend! 🛠️✨

A special thank you to PEGTV for recording this preview and for being such a fantastic resource for our local community! 🙌

09/24/2026

We made the news! 📰

"Open Studio Weekend is a chance for people in our community to see what's actually happening inside these walls," says MINT Board President Stefania Urist in Rutland Herald Community Feature News!

Stop by October 3–4 to meet makers like Hallie (pictured in her stained glass studio!), tour the space, and watch live demonstrations at 112 Quality Lane.

👉 Get the full news release on our website:
https://rutlandmint.org/News/13716569

06/29/2026

✨ Youth Summer Camps at The MINT! ✨

Looking for hands-on, creative fun for your kids this summer? We are excited to host a variety of youth camps for multiple age groups!

From tech to hands-on arts, we have something for everyone:

💻 CAD Programming
🏺 Pottery
🎨 Glass Camps

Spaces are limited, so head over to our website to check out the details and lock in your child's spot today!

👉 Register here: https://rutlandmint.org/youth

💡 Note: Scholarships are available! We want to make sure these camps are accessible to all families. For more information, please reach out to us at [email protected].