The MINT Rutland Makerspace

What The MINT Rutland Makerspace does

The MINT Rutland Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2019 and headquartered at 112 Quality Lane in Rutland, Vermont. It operates as a community-driven shared workshop providing access to eight specialized shops covering woodworking, metalworking, rapid prototyping (including 3D printing), stained glass, jewelry making, pottery, and letterpress printing. The organization serves hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, educators, students, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in the Rutland region, functioning as a collaborative learning space where members share tools, equipment, and knowledge. The organization is entirely volunteer-led, with monthly all-volunteer meetings and a guild-based operational structure.

The MINT's product portfolio is anchored by a $75/month gym-style membership providing 8am-9pm daily access to all equipment and shops, supplemented by extended-hours access tiers, personal studio space rentals, and volunteer discounts. Educational programming includes structured youth summer camps (CAD, Pottery, Glass) priced at $250-$300 with grant subsidization, recurring adult classes such as the monthly Joy of Letterpress ($20), and donation-based workshops. A wholly-owned subsidiary operation called ReMake, located at 72 Merchants Row, operates as a second-hand art supply redistribution store selling donated materials at thrift-store prices. Membership and event registration run on Wild Apricot membership management software with Google, Microsoft, and Apple OAuth authentication.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across recurring membership subscriptions, one-time class/camp fees, donation-based adult workshops, tax-deductible donations enabled by 501(c)(3) status, grant funding (notably Vermont Women's Fund and Vermont Child's Trust Fund), and retail sales through ReMake. Scholarships funded by the Vermont Women's Fund provide 6-month to 1-year free memberships (valued at $450-$900) to women and non-binary makers. The go-to-market model is community-led and self-serve, with word-of-mouth referrals, social media (Facebook), email newsletters, and a public event calendar driving awareness, supplemented by local sponsor relationships with the Rutland Chamber, Heritage Family Credit Union, Rutland Regional Medical Center, and Rutland Young Professionals.

Name

The MINT Rutland Makerspace

Legal name

The MINT

Website

https://rutlandmint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The MINT Rutland Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit makerspace in Rutland, Vermont, providing members shared access to eight specialized workshops (wood, metal, 3D printing, glass, jewelry, pottery, letterpress), youth camps, adult classes, and a second-hand art supply store called ReMake.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Makerspace and Shared Workshop Services

akta.pro primary industry

Crafts & Maker Arts (Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Mixed Media) (EDAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Community makerspace access
• Shared workshop facilities
• Maker education classes
• Youth maker camps
• Secondhand art supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Rutland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership providing access to workshop space and equipment 8am-9pm, 7 days a week. Basic shop orientation included. Additional options for 24/7 access and personal studio space available at extra fees.
2. Youth Camps and Classes: Revenue from youth maker camps including CAD ($250 for 3-day session), Pottery ($300 for 5-day session), and Glass ($300 for 5-day session) programs. Some camps are subsidized by external grants.
3. Adult Classes: Recurring monthly classes like Joy of Letterpress at $20 per session, and watercolor workshops at $5-15 suggested donation.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, supporting mission to provide tool and facility access for makers.
5. ReMake Retail: Secondhand art supply sales at thrift-store prices, open Wed 2-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun 10am-2pm at downtown location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The MINT operates a shared community workshop and learning space in Rutland, Vermont, providing members with access to seven specialized shops (Wood, Metal, Rapid Prototyping, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Pottery, and Letterpress) plus basic tool training. Adjacent to the main facility, ReMake sells donated second-hand art supplies at thrift prices, and the organization runs recurring adult classes plus seasonal youth maker camps covering CAD, pottery, and glass arts.

Product overview

The MINT Rutland Makerspace is a collaborative community workshop offering a unified makerspace platform that combines physical workshop access with educational programming. The core offering centers on membership access to seven specialized shops (Wood, Metal, Rapid Prototyping, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Pottery, and Letterpress) where members can use shared tools and equipment. Adjacent to the main makerspace is ReMake, a thrift-store for donated art supplies. The product portfolio extends to youth programming including CAD camps, pottery camps, and glass camps, as well as adult classes like the monthly Letterpress workshop. The architecture functions as a single integrated platform where membership provides base access, and classes/camps serve as add-on educational modules that build on the physical infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReMake: A second-hand store full of used art supplies located at 72 Merchant's Row, Rutland, VT. Diverts art supplies from the trash and makes them accessible to artists at thrift-store prices.

Products and services

• Makerspace Membership Monthly gym-like membership providing access to all shared workshop space, tools, and equipment from 8am-9pm, 7 days a week, with basic shop orientation and member-only classes and events.
• ReMake Second-Hand Art Supply Store Walk-in retail store at 72 Merchants Row, Rutland, selling donated second-hand art supplies at thrift-store prices. Open Wednesdays 2-6pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, and Sundays 10am-2pm. Diverts art supplies from waste into community hands.
• Youth Maker Camps Multi-day summer camps for youth offering hands-on instruction in CAD and 3D printing (3-day, $250), pottery (5-day, $300), and glass fusing and mosaics (5-day, $300). Some sessions subsidized by Vermont Child's Trust Fund.
• The Joy of Letterpress Class Recurring monthly adult class held the first Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30pm, priced at $20, teaching the complete letterpress printing process from planning to cleanup with materials provided.
• Watercolor Techniques Workshop ReMake-hosted workshop teaching watercolor textures and effects where students create custom note cards; $5-$15 suggested donation for instruction and materials.
• Women and Non-Binary Scholarship Membership Free 6-month to 1-year makerspace membership valued at $450-$900 for women and non-binary individuals, funded by the Vermont Women's Fund. Applications due November 20, 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• ReMake diverts art supplies from landfill into community hands
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland RegionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber organization listed as supporter of The MINT, providing business community connections and economic development support.
• Heritage Family Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal credit union listed as supporter of The MINT.
• Rutland Regional Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional medical center listed as supporter of The MINT.
• Rutland Young ProfessionalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung professionals organization listed as sponsor and supporter.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rutlandmakers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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