Woodworking Programs

We offer a supportive and stimulating learning environment for those who share a passion for craftsmanship. At the School’s core are nine full-time, professional Career Training programs, each of which offer intensive, hands-on training.

Of those programs, three are woodworking programs: Cabinet & Furniture Making, Carpentry, and Preservation Carpentry.

Cabinet & Furniture Making

The two-year Cabinet & Furniture Making program teaches fine craftsmanship through projects incorporating 18th- and 19th-century models. With these as a foundation, graduates can design and build furniture of any era.

Carpentry

Our Carpentry program encourages a commitment to excellence and a mastery of the craft. In nine months, students learn how to construct and renovate residential and commercial buildings from frame to finish.

Preservation Carpentry

The two-year Preservation Carpentry program teaches time-honored skills and engages students who have a love of history, materials, and hand skills—to build, restore, and preserve beautiful structures that last.

These programs are structured with a focus on practical projects that increase in complexity as you move forward. This method encourages you to systematically develop your hand skills and understanding of tools, materials, and processes.

Questions?

Contact Rob O’Dwyer, Director of Admissions, at 617-227-0155 x111 or admissions@nbss.edu.


In addition to our Career Training programs, we offer a number of short evening, weekend, and week-long woodworking courses through our Community Education Department, including a Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive.

Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive

Build a solid foundation in essential woodworking skills with this comprehensive furniture making course designed for both beginners and those looking to build expertise.