Dates: Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rick Angus

This two-day class introduces students to faceplate and bowl turning, which is very different from spindle turning. In bowl turning, the grain of the wood is typically perpendicular to the bed of the lathe; in spindle turning, the grain is parallel to the bed of the lathe. Various methods of attaching the wood to the lathe and an overview of sharpening the appropriate tools for bowl turning are covered. Each student has a dedicated lathe and completes an incomplete practice bowl and one finished cherry bowl.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are provided for this class.

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Date: Sunday, October 11th

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Colin Urbina BB '11

Endbands are a classic way to add another creative flourish to a multi-signature book. In this one-day class, students will learn to make two types of endbands: the simple and functional stuck-on endband and the challenging single-core endband.

Tools & Supplies: *Students should bring an old paperback book to be altered. All other tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: Bookbinding 101, Fundamentals of Bookbinding I, or equivalent experience. Students will need some experience making multi-signature books and good manual dexterity to get the most out of this class. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Date: Saturday, October 17th

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: India Patel BB '24

Used to decorate books since the 16th century, paste paper is made by manipulating a mixture of paste and paint on paper. This workshop will cover the fundamental aspects of making paste paper, from making paste and mixing paints, to preparing paper and creating patterns. We will focus on two key techniques: making and using jigs to create regular patterns and modifying rollers for repeated patterns. We will reference contemporary paste papers, as well as historic examples found on book covers and endpapers. 

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose closthing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Dates: Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23 (5 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Kolin Schmidt CF '21

Teaching Assistant: TBA

Price: $1,100 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process. 

In this class students will build a hanging wall cabinet out of pine. The piece includes hand-cut dovetails, a profiled molding, a frame-and-panel door, and shiplap back. Students will use a combination of hand and machine tools to achieve the highest quality build with efficiency in mind. This piece will look good in most any contemporary or traditional home setting.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Dates: Tuesday, October 20th & Thursday, October 22nd (2 meetings)

Hours: 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Instructor: Colleen Matthews JM '12

Learn flush setting. Students will make their own flush setting burnisher, practice on flat plates, and then learn how to flush set on a fabricated ring. 

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots) 
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back 

Prerequisite: Jewelry 101 or equivalent experience. Students should feel comfortable with sawing, filing, and using a flex shaft. Basic jewelry hand skills are required. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Date: Saturday, October 24th

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rachel Prentki CF '18

This one-day class introduces students to mortise & tenon joinery and the lap joint, which are traditional furniture making techniques. This class is a great way to familiarize yourself with woodworking and is perfect for those who are curious about the craft. The students will use the table saw, mortiser, and router to construct the plant stand and learn basic skills. The plant stand is designed to fit a 10-inch diameter by 10-inch high planter. The plastic planter and wood will be supplied in class.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions. 

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Dates: Saturdays, October 24 - November 21 (5 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Isabelle Schmit JM '26

Price: $1,095 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process. 

Sawing, filing, measuring, drilling, and basic forming are essential skills in almost every jewelry project. Learning to get the most out of your mental energy, hands, tools, time, and materials is dependent on your understanding of how each component contributes to a project. Develop your skills and see marked improvement with each project by learning to analyze, problem-solve, and make corrections to your work. An introduction to torch soldering is also included. Students will work toward completing a geometric pendant and a pair of domed earrings. Depending on individual progress, there may be opportunities to explore additional projects during the class.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions. 

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Dates: Saturday, October 24th & Sunday, October 25th (2 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sue Muldoon

Imagine having a space for your projects or tools that reflects your love of craft. This basket has a 10" wide inner basket and a 14" outer basket. It has an oak base and handle. Dividers between the 2 walls create a space for your tools for any craft. Originally designed with knitters in mind. Options on the exterior, such as twining and beadwork, give it extra flair.

Tools & Supplies: *There is an additional $90.00 supply kit cost due to the instructor on the first day of class. The instructor accepts cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo. All other tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.