Congrats to our amazing January 2026 grads! We celebrated a small but incredibly talented group of students in Jewelry Making & Repair, Cabinet & Furniture Making, and Locksmithing & Security Technology. Proud of all your hard work!

Join us next year for a series of free talks for emerging craft & trade professionals on starting and growing a creative business! Our series #IntheMaking returns Jan-May 2026 with an 8-episode series on supporting the transition from student to professional. All events: nbss.edu/news-events/...

The #WinterMarket vendor list is stacked this year! We've got 30+ students and alumni selling handmade goods in the Market, which happens during Open House December 5 & 6. You won't want to miss it! See the full vendor list: nbss.edu/news-events/...

Curious about attending an NBSS Career Training program or taking a Community Education class? Join us for Open House on Friday and Saturday 12/5 & 12/6, from 10am - 2pm both days! It's the best opportunity all year to learn what we offer. Free and open to all, RSVP here: hubs.la/Q03PbWRq0

It’s #pumpkincarving time once again! Last week we had a great crop of entries into the contest. (Carving skills are always on display here!) Which one would you vote for?

This week the Jewelry Making & Repair students had a lesson on engraving from #NBSSalumni Gretchen Wilkinson JM ’96. They've loved getting to learn from such an experienced teacher. Learn more about our professional bench jeweler program: nbss.edu/full-time-pr...

Join the Nichols House Museum this Saturday, October 4 for their Community Day - Cabinet & Furniture Making Instructor Ellen Kaspern CF ’03 will be there doing woodworking demonstrations! Event details: t.co/ix4zfmIENO

Violin Making & Repair Department Head Roman Barnas was a guest on the most recent episode of OMO Podcast, which covers the lives of violin makers. They interviewed him along with Lisbeth Butler of the Redwing Repair program. Listen here: www.omopod.com/82

Lifetime Of Learning Part 2

For luthiers and by luthiers, we continue our pursuit of uncovering the romance and reality of violinmaking.

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In the spring as the #Bookbinders near the end of their first year, they create a set of sample books: 10 books, two boxes, one slipcase, and one four-flap. Many of them chose a theme for their series too. Check out some the lovely results from last May! Learn more: nbss.edu/full-time-pr...

First Mitch from the Huntington and now Linnea at the LoC! I love seeing @nbssboston.bsky.social bookbinding grads share their knowledge.

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Welcome to the world of “inclusions,” an ecosystem known to archivists the world over in which they come across all sorts of things readers have purposefully or inadvertently left between a book’s pages. Recently at the Library, the objet du jour was... a snakeskin. 🐍 blogs.loc.gov/loc/2025/09/...

Announcing a new set of Teen Craft & Trade Intensives! We're offering bookbinding and woodworking sessions during the 2026 February and April school vacation weeks. Learn more and apply (early application deadline is Oct 27): nbss.edu/community-ed...

The Advanced #PianoTechnology students have hit the ground running: they're completing tasks for three pianos nearly fully restored by last year's class. They're working on the dampers, which means the pianos are almost playable! Learn more about our program: nbss.edu/full-time-pr...

All School photo day was today! We always love getting everyone together for this annual tradition. #nbssboston #northbennetstreetschool

Our final Teen Craft & Trade Intensive this summer was #Bookbinding. The students jumped in right away making marbled paper and paste paper, then spent the rest of the week folding, cutting, gluing, sewing, and foil stamping a series of books. Learn more about the programs: nbss.edu/community-ed...

Today was Orientation for new students, including some opportunities to get to know our North End neighborhood. Looking forward to the first full day of classes tomorrow! #backtoschool #BackToSchool2025 #tradeschool #vocationaltraining #VocationalEducation

#backtoschool We're ready for new students to arrive tomorrow! #BackToSchool2025 #tradeschool #vocationaltraining #vocationaleducation

Our 4th Teen Craft & Trade Intensive this summer was Preservation Carpentry. This talented group of students built a full timber frame structure during their week with us, and learned a lot about traditional building methods w/instructor Sophie Linnell PC ’21. Learn more: nbss.edu/community-ed...

We had a great student and alumni get together on Spectacle Island today! Gorgeous weather and a great opportunity to get to know our new and returning students. Thanks to Boston Harbor Islands NPS, Boston Harbor Now, and Mass DCR for supporting this event.

Our third exciting Community Education Teen Intensive was Jewelry Making, with six super creative students. Over the course of the week they sawed, hammered, filed, & soldered an incredible array of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, & pins. Learn more about the programs: lnkd.in/e9W3iTFp

Fall Community Education classes are now available! We're excited to share our lineup of 50+ CE classes for September through December. With a mix of returning favorites and exciting new offerings, there's something for everyone. View all classes: t.co/Br63ubYHDY

Meet six #NBSSalumni who have carved unique careers as carpenters, piano technicians, bookbinders, locksmiths, and furniture makers—from Mansfield, Massachusetts to Bogota, Colombia: t.co/TK7GeMFd7c

In just a few years, #CommunityEducation at NBSS has transformed from a post-pandemic reboot to a thriving, high-impact part of the institution. With record-setting enrollment, a wave of new classes, & expanding partnerships, CE is engaging more learners than ever. Read the story: t.co/Wqd3ZbOFPr

The latest issue of our #Benchmarks magazine is now out! TIncludes profiles of recent graduates & alumni further afield, exhibitions and upcoming events, a celebration of Community Education growth, details for Open House, & much more. Read the full issue: t.co/RolSeo7NvR

We've still got space in our upcoming 2-day #WindowSash Restoration class! Learn to restore wooden sash windows including paint removal, wood repairs, glazing, & more. Two Saturdays, July 19 & 26 with Tom Eldridge PC '21 Register: t.co/v0iNKPchuq

Futures Found: Meet New NBSS Grads Discover how seven of our recent graduates followed their passions to North Bennet Street School and embraced our enduring philosophy of "a good life, built by hand." Read all the profiles: t.co/dHpx03nanD

I hate the commute, but I never get tired of the destination. Enjoying Boston and passing by @nbssboston.bsky.social on the way to Mike's Pastries 👌🏽

Our week-long Historic #TimberFraming class was a big success! Thanks to the Topsfield Historical Society for hosting us -- it was a great learning space. The frame raising took place during their annual Strawberry Festival. View more of our upcoming Community Education classes at nbss.edu/ce.

Our Partners in Craft program recognizes corporations and small businesses across industries that support the School and the trades. One of those partners is Holt & Bugbee, a family-owned lumber company that’s been in business for over 200 years: hubs.la/Q03tbzgY0

Partner in Craft Spotlight: Holt & Bugbee - North Bennet Street School

We spoke with Holt & Bugbee, one of our Partners in Craft corporate supporters, about why they support NBSS and more.

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The 2025 Exhibition: Meaningful Work is only open for a couple more weeks! See beautifully-crafted furniture, stunning jewelry, hand-bound books, gorgeous instruments & more, made by our students & alumni. Open thru Thurs, 7/3 M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm t.co/jxlHN632nz

Join us tomorrow at the Topsfield Strawberry Festival for a #timberframeraising! Our Historic Timber Framing class was held at Topsfield Historical Society this year, & the class will show off what they've been building all week. Sat 6/14, 10am-4pm Topsfield Historical Society, 1 Howlett Street