Learn more about Pauline Agassiz Shaw, the Swiss-born daughter of a Harvard University naturalist and stepdaughter of the founding president of Radcliffe College. Discover how her intellectually rich upbringing, but limited financial means, infused within her a respect for learning, and how she became a social and educational pioneer, championing such efforts as public kindergartens, day nurseries, voting rights, and manual arts training for men, women, and children of all backgrounds.

Part one of a four-part series on the origins of North Bennet Street School.

North Bennet Street School will host a special exhibition featuring the full recreation of an avant-garde, 1913 book produced by Kitty Maryatt of Two Hands Press, with 24 unique interpretations by internationally-recognized design binders. Come view the exhibit from Friday, February 21 to Thursday, April 30, 2020.

This spring, NBSS is offering birdhouse making classes for kids and adults to support a good cause. Participants make one to take home, and another to donate to our partner organization, South Sudanese Enrichment for Families (SSEF), for their May gala.

NBSS is partnering with the Fuller Craft Museum and the Society of Arts + Crafts to present an innovative series of events this spring. Dive in to the joy of making by learning to turn on the lathe and celebrating all that glitters. Join us here at the School for kids and adult wood turning classes with guest instructor and noted wood turner Beth Ireland.

Each year, we reflect on the success of North Bennet Street School's entire community with our Annual Report, and the latest issue for fiscal year 2019 is now available. Read about the accomplishments in each of our programs including a legendary collection of tools gifted to the Bookbinding program, veterans who built the reception desk for Home Base, locksmiths who stepped in during a public safety crisis, and new equipment, vehicle, and tool upgrades across our training programs.