Date: Saturday, July 12th 

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Willow Coronella JM '20

Learn the basics of jewelry making and get to know your way around the bench. Move through a series of beginner-level projects to gain an understanding of basic fabrication and insight into more complex techniques.

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

Dates: Saturday, July 12th & Sunday, July 13th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rachel Prentki CF '18

Students will learn how to make a mitered picture frame in this 2-day class. Each student will make a frame using the table saw, router, and various fixtures. Students can choose from various router bits to mold their frame to give it a unique look. We will talk about different techniques to glue up the frames and each frame will be splined to give it added strength.

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

Dates: Saturday, July 12th & Sunday, July 13th (2 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Jeff Altepeter BB '99

Hot stamping (or foil stamping) is a method of relief printing that is used for adding titles to books. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the equipment and materials used for this process, have the opportunity to practice some of the most common techniques, and get advice on what sort of equipment they might consider for their own studios.

Students will do some type setting (using brass type), learn how to order a photoengraved hot stamping die, and practice stamping on a variety of materials. Students will leave with sample labels and directly stamped sample book covers.

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

Optional: Students may bring a book cover (not cased in) for direct stamping

Prerequisite: None

Date: Sunday, July 13th 

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Brad Wolcott CF '12

This one-day seminar presents the theory and practice of hollow grinding and honing flat-edge tools. Students will work on chisels and card scrapers. Hand planes will be covered as time permits. The techniques covered in class are applicable to other tools as well. Students can expect to sharpen two or three chisels/tools during this session.

Tools & Supplies: Please bring your own chisels, card scraper, and hand plane. We suggest a 1" and 3/4" chisel as good sizes to start with. All other 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

Dates: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18 (5 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dan Weissman CF '20

Teaching Assistant: Haniel Wides CF '24

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the safety, setup, and use of some of the most common woodworking machines. This class is suitable for both beginners looking to jump-start a hobby in woodworking and intermediate/advanced students looking to refresh their skills. Students learn to perform basic machine procedures while gaining the confidence to undertake more complicated operations. We cover the use of the planer, jointer, table saw, radial arm saw, bandsaw, and additional machines as time allows. Each student is given the chance to install and set blades on each machine, along with the necessary fences, guides, and fixtures. Proper techniques for operating each machine safely and for recognizing potentially dangerous situations are emphasized. Each student completes a box with a sliding lid, beginning with milling rough lumber. This course focuses on machine work. Check out our Fundamentals of Fine Woodworking class if you are looking to work at the bench and improve your hand skills. Many students take both classes. If you are just looking to get your feet wet in the shop, check out our Woodworking 101 class.

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

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 15 -24 (4 meetings)

Hours: 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Instructor: Colleen Matthews JM '12

In this class, students will explore setting round faceted stones in four-prong heads. They will learn how to make copper practice plates, set in the plates, and then set in a solitaire ring.

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

*Optional - Students can bring their own stone for their ring. The stone must be 5mm and a 7 on the MOHS scale.

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 using basic jewelry tools and a flex shaft. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.

Dates: Wednesday, July 16th & Thursday, July 17th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Fox Maasch

Teaching Assistant: TBA

In association with Chena River Marblers, this step-by-step acrylic paper marbling class will be taught in the St.John/Chena River Marblers method and is ideal for beginners but also includes innovations to challenge experienced marblers. Students will be introduced to a wide range of marbling patterns and techniques, both traditional and contemporary. Depart happy, with many marbled papers in a spectacular array of patterns and colors.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are provided for this class. We do recommend bringing an apron and an old towel.

Attire: Please wear shoes that are comfortable for standing in (and that you don't mind getting wet!). Clothes may get paint on them, so please dress accordingly.

Prerequisite: None

Dates: Saturday, July 19th & Sunday, July 20th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: James Reid Cunningham BB '90

This class explores contemporary methods of repairing damaged historical papers. Students are provided with samples of damaged sheets of paper to repair, dating from the 17th to the 21st centuries, but they are encouraged to bring their own documents to conserve during the class.

Tools & Supplies: Please bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class. Need an item? Our NBSS Store/Gallery carries dozens of tools and supplies in addition to NBSS branded items and handmade goods. Please contact the store to place an advanced order or stop by during open hours to browse.

Prerequisite: None