Community Education

Our Community Education classes are made for everyone, whether you’re just starting out and curious about trying a new hobby, or you’re a professional wanting to expand your knowledge. In these courses, you’ll be taught by skilled instructors in well-equipped facilities, while enjoying small class sizes and being part of a like-minded community.

Check out our current classes below by discipline. For frequently asked questions related to our Community Education programming please visit our CE FAQ webpage. For any other questions, please email us at ce@nbss.edu.

Winter/Spring 2027 classes will launch in early November! Sign up for our mailing list to be notified.

Special thanks to the Cummings Foundation for their support of our Teen Craft & Trade Intensives.

Learn more at our annual Open House on December 4 & 5! More details here.

Book Arts

Learn the age-old skill of bookbinding using a variety of structures and materials, plus classes in book and paper conservation, paper marbling, and more.

Woodworking

We offer woodworking classes for nearly every craft in the field, from basic woodworking workshops to furniture making courses.

Carpentry

Explore carpentry and preservation courses for established and aspiring builders, homeowners seeking DIY skills, and everyone in between.

Jewelry Making

Jewelry making is an intricate and highly creative craft. Our jewelry workshops teach the basic skills you’ll need to work with an array of materials and styles.

Musical Instruments

If you’re musically inclined and love to work with your hands, check out our courses in piano technology and making musical instruments.

Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive

Build a solid foundation in the most essential woodworking skills with this in-depth, comprehensive furniture making course.

Teen Intensives

Week-long programs for high schoolers ages 15-18 that offer an introduction to hands-on trades and crafts.