News & Events

Join School events, read stories from students, faculty, and graduates of each of our nine Career Training programs, hear what students are learning in Community Education classes and workshops, find messages from our President, explore shop tours, and more.

Signature Events

In the Making

A series of inspiring online public programs where we connect with a range of new voices, fields, and perspectives.

Open House & Winter Market

An annual behind-the-scenes look at America’s first trade school, including live demonstrations, tours of our building, an artisan market, and more.

Founder’s Day

An annual celebration of the School’s visionary founder, Pauline Agassiz Shaw, held each February—shared by our community of makers, builders, and craftspeople.

In the Making: Crafting a Business

A series of talks for emerging craft and trade professionals on starting and growing a creative business. Join us January through May 2026 with an eight episode series focused on supporting the transition from student to professional.