Join Classes at The Foundry
General Terms:
Preregistration is required for all classes. All attendees will be required to sign a liability release. Individuals under age 18 may participate in some classes at the discretion of The Foundry, with consent of and under direct supervision of a parent or guardian. All class participants are expected to treat instructors, Foundry staff and other class participants with respect and to follow directions of instructors or Foundry staff.
Refund Policy:
We know life and schedules can get crazy and sometimes things come up, but we make commitments to our instructors who dedicate their time and expertise to teach classes for The Foundry community. Due to limited seating and credit card processing costs, if you need to cancel your registration for a paid class or event for any reason, we will refund 75% of your registration fee provided you cancel at least 7 days before the class is scheduled to begin. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class and recover costs incurred. No refund will be issued if you do not contact us requesting to cancel your registration at least 7 days before the start of the class. If you need to withdraw from a scheduled class, please notify us at classes@thefoundryvt.org.
Cancellation Policy:
The Foundry Workshop reserves the right to cancel a class for any reason. A class may be cancelled if the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, if weather conditions make it unsafe for instructors or attendees to travel, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event that we cancel a class, registrants will receive a full refund. Students enrolled in a class that is canceled will be notified by phone or email if a valid phone or email address has been provided. Cancellation notices will also be posted on The Foundry’s Facebook page.
Machining I
Price $300
Clever Air Motor
The class begins with a short, approachable classroom session covering safety, basic machine concepts, and how the tools work. From there, students move into the shop for guided, hands-on practice in small groups. Instruction is step-by-step and focused on learning by doing, with plenty of time for questions and support.
Through simple first projects, you’ll discover how mills shape flat surfaces and how lathes create round parts like shafts and pins. This class is ideal for makers, hobbyists, artists, tinkerers, and anyone curious about how everyday objects are made. This class meets for 5 sessions.
This class includes 1 month of membership at the Foundry.
This class is limited to 3 students.
Monday Mar. 2
thru Mar. 30
Level I
Sessions 5
Box Lanterns
$ 140 and includes a free month membership at the Foundry
Build a Box Lantern with Interchangeable Sides.
In this class you will build an artistic box lantern. You will create interchangeable panels that will be assembled into a box shape. One day will include making the box lantern and the second class will be lessons on using AutoCad to make vectors that will be used with a laser cutter to cut shapes out of wood. With these skills you will be able to design silhouettes on additional panels for your box lantern.
- 5:30-7:30
- 2 Day class
- All Levels
- Instructed by Green Mountain Garden Bed’s Ashley Phelps
- Skills to Learn, table saw, chop saw, drill, impact driver, sander
-This class costs $140 for materials and instruction and comes with 1 month of membership at the Foundry.
Dates March 10
March 12
Level I
Sessions 2
Stained Glass Sun Catcher
$ 75 and includes one-month membership in the Foundry Workshop
Basics of stained glass
In this class, you’ll learn the basics of stained glass from cutting to grinding, through foiling and soldering. Working from patterns provided by the instructors, each participant can make two sun-catchers during this eight-hour workshop, and all materials are provided. Each session will feature different patterns.
This workshop will be held monthly on Saturdays, from 9-5 with a one hour lunch break. This session is limited to 4 people.
March theme: Geometric designs
Important: This class is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dates May 9
or June 13
Level I
Sessions 1
Introduction to Stained Glass
$ 200 and includes one month membership at the Foundry Workshop
Learn the process from start to finish!
Dates March 18
thru April 22
Level I
Sessions 6
In this class, you’ll learn the process of creating a stained glass panel from design and cutting to grinding, through foiling, soldering and framing. Each student will have the opportunity to create their own pattern, although commercial patterns or reference images can be used as desired.
Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM and run for six weeks. Make-up sessions are available, but plan on attending all six sessions. If students need additional time to complete their project, arrangements can be made with the instructors.
Each class fee includes most materials (2 pounds of solder, zinc framing stock, most glass), although students may need to purchase glass independently and will have to purchase solder if more than two pounds are needed for completion.
This class is limited to 4 students.
Important: This class is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Picture Frames
$ 200
Class fee includes a 1-month membership at the Foundry Workshop
Build your own custom picture frame. Learn how to make a strong and beautiful frame.
In this class you will make a unique and artistic picture frame. This class will require very precise cuts on the table saw and chop saw. The frames are reinforced with splines in the corners for strength. There may be sanding and router use in their creation.
Dates April 7
April 9
Level II
Sessions 2
Stencil Art Creation
$ 110 and includes a 1 month membership at the Foundry
Intro to Multi-Color Stencil Printing
This two day workshop we will explore three typical methods to create stencils; hand-cut (knife), laser-cut, and photo-emulsion processes.
The bulk of workshop time will be used to mount stencil layers onto a printing pallet. We will register the layers to print multiple-color images.
The Foundry provides card stock for the workshop. For the second session, pleas feel free to bring your own cards or clothing to print on.
Participants will take home printed articles.
This class is limited to 8 students.
Monday April 13
Wednesday April 15
Level I
Sessions 2
Fine Wooden Keepsake Box
$250 and includes a 1 month membership at the Foundry Workshop
Make a high finish hardwood box with classic hardware
What if a simple box could become something you’ll treasure for a lifetime? In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll level up your skills while creating a beautifully finished keepsake box from solid hardwoods. You’ll learn and refine precision techniques using classic finger-joinery, resulting in a hinged box appx. 9x4x4 - perfect for safeguarding meaningful items or giving as a standout handmade gift. With three or four guided sessions, you’ll focus on accuracy, craftsmanship, and achieving a professional-quality finish.
Designed for makers with some basic woodworking experience, this class includes all materials and expert instruction.
Build something timeless. Sharpen your skills. Save your spot and start making your Keepsake Box.
This class is limited to 6 students.
Dates May 5
May 7
+ others at will
Level II
Sessions 3 - 4
Easy Camp Chair
$120 and includes 1 month membership in the Foundry Workshop
Inspired Beach or Camp chair
In this class each student will build the parts for and assemble a low rise chair for camp or beach use. It is a beginner level project and will use a chop saw, table saw, bandsaw, sanders, drills, and routers. This class should take two sessions.
This class is limited to 6 students.
Dates Jun 9
June 11
Level I
Sessions 2
