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

Founded by performing artist Ben t. Matchstick, Cardboard Teck Instantute has been involved in parades, theater productions, summer camps, after school programs, community workshops, street festivals and inventive fun and games in Northern Vermont.

Playing outside the Box since 2005

Dungeons & Dragons at Cardboard Teck

  • After School D&D

    Cardboard Teck afterschool is currently on break. Stay tuned for more details in 2025.

    SORRY!

  • Camps at Cardboard Teck!

    Camps are taking a long rest. Stay tuned for announcements in 2025.

    TAKING A BREAK

  • Dungeon Master Bootcamp

    Launch a custom D&D campaign and keep it running, in physical space or digital using all the best tools available.

    MEET UPS ANNOUNCED IN 2025

  • Special Events

    Want to play D&D for a special event, birthday or surprise gathering? Ben t. Matchstick will customize a game just for you.

    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

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

    Eli, teacher

  • “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

  • "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

About 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.

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.

He graduated with a BA in Theater from Northwestern University, and holds a MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College.

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!

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