“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.

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 brand-new page a follow as she builds her portfolio: @sunandearthstudio on Instagram

: MINT Member Dan Lovell

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 right below Fran Bull’s "Lords of the Plain" mural—and it will be on display during Vermont Open Studio Weekend!

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 flyer of highlights, meet our community of makers, and check out all the member artisan creations on display!

Made in Rutland. Made at the MINT.

MINT member Dan Lovell @dglphoto
MINT member Hope Rogers @sunspark_digital

Get ready for a weekend filled with creativity, local craftsmanship, and community! The MINT is thrilled to participate in Vermont Open Studio Weekend (Stop #33) on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Check out the special video preview below featuring Jim McKean, recorded in partnership with PEGTV, to get a sneak peek at what’s in store!

Event Details

• Dates: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026

• Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

• Location: The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT 05701

• Admission: Free and open to the public

Weekend Highlights

• Live Maker Demonstrations: Experience continuous craft and shop demonstrations throughout the weekend as different local makers show off their tools, techniques, and projects in action.

• Shop Local Artisans: Browse and buy unique, handmade creations directly from member artisans featuring work produced right inside our shops.

• Live Music: Enjoy a live performance on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

• Makerspace Tours: Walkthrough tours will be available all weekend long to highlight our woodshop, metal shop, 3D printing lab, and creative workspaces.

When you arrive, be sure to drop by the Welcome Table in the lobby to grab a map of the space, check the highlights, and learn more about memberships and upcoming classes.

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

 Hope Rogers - SunSpark Digital 

Rutland, VT — The MINT, Rutland's community makerspace, will welcome the public for Vermont's statewide Open Studio Weekend on October 3 and 4, 2026. Visitors are invited to meet The MINT's makers, tour the studios, watch live demonstrations, and shop locally made art and craft pieces created on-site.

The MINT gives makers of all skill levels access to professional tools, studios, and classes across a wide range of disciplines, including pottery, woodworking, metalworking, rapid prototyping, letterpress, stained glass, jewelry, and fibers. During Open Studio Weekend, guests can see these studios in action and talk directly with the members who work in them.

“Open Studio Weekend is a chance for people in our community to see what's actually happening inside these walls,” said Stefania Urist, Board President at The MINT. “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.”

“As a glass artist running my business out of The MINT, Vermont's Open Studio Weekend is vital — it bridges the gap between independent working artists and the community,” said Hallie Monroe, a glass artist who runs her business out of The MINT. “It gives people a chance to step right into our shops, see specialized tools in action, and watch raw materials transform into finished pieces. For many of us, it's also a chance to connect directly with people who might become customers, students, or future members.”

Open Studio Weekend is part of a statewide celebration of Vermont's craft and maker community. Visitors can find maps and tour booklets for participating studios across the state at vermontcrafts.com.

Event details:

• What: Vermont Open Studio Weekend at The MINT

• 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

The MINT offers memberships starting at $75/month, giving members access to shared tools, equipment, and studio space. More information is available at rutlandmint.org.

About The MINT:
The MINT is Rutland’s premier community makerspace, giving local creators, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists affordable access to industrial-grade machinery, specialized tools, and shared studio space. Designed to support makers of all skill levels, The MINT offers hands-on classes, equipment certifications, and vibrant guild communities across Pottery, Woodworking, Metal Fabrication, Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing & Laser Cutting), Letterpress, Stained Glass, Jewelry, and Fiber Arts. Learn more and plan a visit at rutlandmint.org.

Jim McKean [James McKean Violinmaker]doesn't just work with wood—he builds handcrafted instruments right here at 112 Quality Lane. The MINT gives Rutland's makers, trade workers, entrepreneurs, and artisans access to the specialized tools, space, and community needed to build real skills and high-level work.

Rutland is quietly building its own future, and we are proud to provide the space where people learn by doing.

Come see what’s possible when a community shares real infrastructure:

Vermont Open Studio Weekend at The MINT

Oct 3 & 4 | Free & open to the public

Tour 8 specialized studios & watch live maker demos

Made in Rutland. Made at the MINT.

MINT Member Dan Lovell [Dan Lovell Photography]

We couldn't have asked for a better day at the Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival!

We loved spending the day connecting with our community, sharing what we do, and getting folks excited about hands-on making in Rutland.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers—from both The MINT and ReMake—for showing what true teamwork looks like. Mark your calendars!

If you missed us at the festival or want to see our shops in action, join us for Vermont Open Studio Weekend at The MINT on October 3 & 4! Enjoy live demos, studio tours, music, and more.

Big thanks to our friends at the Greater Killington Women's Club (GKWC)!

The MINT's Glass Guild recently received a $150 grant to support our glass studio—funds going directly toward setting up our new kiln. Every contribution makes a real difference, and this gift moves us one step closer to expanding what our glass artists can create here.

We applied for this grant because the GKWC shares our mission of supporting the creative community and helping maintain a resource that's valuable to the whole area. Several GKWC members even take classes here at The MINT, and it means so much to have their continued support as we grow.

Pictured: Stefania Urist (Board President), Hallie Monroe (Glass Guild Member & Glass Artist), and Susan Wacker-Donle (GKWC Board Member, Web Master, and Glass Guild member) at the check presentation.