Teen Craft & Trade Intensives

Hands-On Summer Programs

Join North Bennet Street School’s Teen Craft & Trade Intensives this summer! Designed for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these week-long programs offer an exciting introduction to hands-on trades and crafts in a supportive, small-class setting.

Led by expert NBSS faculty and alumni, students will develop real-world skills, expand their network, and create something with their hands—all while exploring career pathways in the skilled trades.

Summer 2025 Intensives

Teen Craft & Trade Intensives will be offered in the following disciplines. Intensive sessions will run on the following dates, with session-specific details announced soon.

  • Bookbinding: Learn the basics of bookmaking, from folding and stitching pages to designing and binding your own handmade books.
  • Carpentry: Discover fundamental skills in framing, construction techniques, and using hand and power tools to build structures.
  • Jewelry Making: Explore the world of jewelry with the knowledge and skills to create your own handcrafted jewelry.
  • Woodworking: Learn the basics of fine woodworking, furniture making, and joinery while working with hand tools and machinery.
  • Preservation: Dive into historic preservation, learning how to restore and protect old buildings, woodwork, and structures.

Session Dates

  • Session 1: Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 2025 
  • Session 2: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25, 2025
  • Session 3: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, 2025 
  • Session 4: Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8, 2025 
  • Session 5: Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2025

Daily Schedule

  • Drop Off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
  • Morning Class Hours: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Lunch: 12:30 – 1:00 pm
  • Afternoon Class Hours: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Pick Up: 4:00 – 4:15 pm

Location

North Bennet Street School
150 North Street, Boston, MA 02109

Pricing

$750 per session / *each session runs for one week (Monday – Friday)

  • Payment plans will be available
  • Full and partial scholarships will be available
  • All tools and supplies will be provided

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Have questions? Reach out to NBSS Community Education for more details.