Located at 46 Barre St. at the Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier Vermont

Cardboard Teck is both a design philosophy and a physical space for all ages to enjoy.

This active artist studio is the creative home for Professor Ben t. Matchstick, PinBox 3000 cardboard pinball, after school programs and the Combustible Cabaret variety show.

In 2025, Cardboard Teck celebrates its 20th year of building engaged communities, youth empowerment, and performance in Central Vermont.

Thinking outside the box since 2005

Dungeons & Dragons at Cardboard Teck

  • TUESDAY D&D AFTERSCHOOL

    The Daily Delver: Headlines from Eberron (levels 1-5) 

    You are a team of elite journalists who are called into "newsquests" for the sensational newspaper The Daily Delver. How can you get the scoop while avoiding getting fired by Ed, your fire salamander editor-in-chief?

    $325 per participant

    Nine weeks: September 15 - November 10

    JOIN IN ON TUESDAY

  • WEDNESDAY D&D AFTERSCHOOL

    Odd Jobz of Luskin (levels 1-5) 

    Your team is picking up work clearing out a hobgoblin merchant's basement. But the famed pirate city of Luskin, is built on ancient ruins . This job is going to get odd!

    $325 per participant

    Nine weeks: September 16 - November 11

    JOIN IN ON WEDNESDAY

  • THURSDAY D&D AFTERSCHOOL

    O'Shyman's Inn: Perilous Predicaments (level 1-5)

    The innkeeper Séamus O'Shyman is always getting himself into mixed up situations. If you want to get your weekly paycheck, you first have to rescue the foolhardy gnome from his own bad luck.

    $325 per participant

    Nine weeks: September 17 - November 12

    JOIN IN ON THURSDAY

  • RENT A DUNGEON MASTER

    ADULTS or KIDS

    Want a customized game just for you and your friends?

    Visit Cardboard Teck you’ll get the full immersion: flickering lights, spooky sounds, maniacal laughter, howling screams, goofy trolls and riotous high-fives.

    Or invite Ben and his bag of tricks to your own home for a night of unforgettable adventure. Have monsters, will travel.

    Holidays, birthdays, or any spooky winter night, Ben can be there to shake up your tabletop experience!

    Inquire!

EVENTS and WORKSHOPS

Inside Cardboard Teck…

  • PinBox 3000

    PinBox 3000

    The Product, the Project, the Legend.

    Buy PinBox 3000

  • Rentals

    Intimate venue for workshops, demos, speakers, and shows.

    Rent Info

  • Games Collection

    Tabletop gaming is our jam.

    Explore Games

  • Technology

    3D printer, vinyl cutter, Micro:bit and more!

    Explore

Testimonials from the Cardboard Community

  • “I’ve finally found friends who really get me!”

    Cardboard kid, 2022

  • "Thanks so much for creating this wonderful space and a great week. My son loved it and really enjoyed the connections he made."

    Parent of D&D Quest 101 Camper

  • "This was the first 100% enthusiastically-reviewed after school activity for my kid. Loved his experience and the people he was with."

    Parent of a noble hero

  • "D&D at Cardboard Teck has been great for building confidence, creative storytelling, being open-minded to what can happen, and working as a group."

    Amanda, parent of adventuring hero

  • "Ben really engages the youth players and makes them really commit to their character, their fellowship, and the quest!"

    - D&D parent

  • "AMAAAAZING!!! Our entire 7th grade LOVED it -- Truly a creative tour de force."

    Eli, teacher

  • "My kiddo comes alive when describing a campaign or character. And there is nothing quite like the balance of teamwork and personal ingenuity, creativity and intricate rules, being silly with new friends and also feeling a great sense of accomplishment - this program is a gem!"

    - D&D parent

“Professor”

Ben t. Matchstick

“Professor” Ben t. Matchstick is a performing artist working in the mediums of cardboard, games, and stories.

Ben has worked as a youth advocate, librarian, cafe owner, educator, puppeteer, artist, and entrepreneur in Vermont for 20+ years. He is the founder of Cardboard Teck Instantute.

He is the creator and artistic director of the Combustible Cabaret.

Ben is the co-creator (with Pete Talbot) of the award-winning PinBox 3000 cardboard tabletop pinball machine kit. Ben is the production and media manager and storyteller for the PinBox 3000, which has sold over 25,000 units since its invention in 2015.

Ben co-conceived Hadestown (with Anaïs Mitchell), now on Broadway. Hadestown began in Central Vermont and went on to win 8 Tony awards.

Ben was a traveling company member with Bread & Puppet Theater for 4 years and 8 summers. He a proud member of Generator Maker Space in Burlington Vermont.

Ben holds a BA in Theater from Northwestern University, an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College, and a Vermont teachers license certification for middle school English from Champlain College’s TAP program.

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!

Cardboard Teck is a safe space for all and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, physical or emotional judgement or harm.

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