Dates: Thursday, July 31st & Friday, August 1st (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Nick Fernandes CF '20, CA '21

Teaching Assistant: TBA

The windows and doors course covers the installation and weatherproofing of flange-mounted windows and pre-hung residential doors. The curriculum will also cover the building code and building science issues concerning the flashing and insulation issues of modern windows.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and materials 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

Date: Saturday, August 2nd

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Kolin Schmidt CF '21

In this class, students will learn how to start incorporating Layout into their CAD/SketchUp workflow. Layout is an included extension with the purchase of the modeling software SketchUp. Layout's purpose is to enable making documentation from your models. These documents can be used for building, client presentation, and work collaboration.  From full home blueprints to simple project organization, builders, makers, and hobbyists of all skill levels can benefit from producing clear and precise project plans.

Tools & Supplies: Please bring the following required supplies to the first day of class. 

Required:

• SketchUp Pro - Layout is included in the purchase of SU Pro. Students can use the 30-day free trial, but ensure you don’t start your free trial period before the class start date
• A laptop or Chromebook that meets the minimum requirements to run SketchUp
• Your laptop or Chromebook’s power cord

Recommended: 

• Notebook and pen or pencil
• A 3-button mouse (left, right, and clickable scroll wheel) is highly recommended.

Prerequisite: None

Dates: Monday, August 4 - Wednesday, August 6 (3 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Brock Leiendecker PC '16

Teaching Assistant: TBA

The drywall course covers the cutting and installation of drywall board and a three-step mudding and taping process for smooth walls. The course will cover the basic techniques of drywall installation and the potential issues that can occur. If time permits, we will also cover basic techniques of patching drywall.

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: Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 (5 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Nick Fernandes CF '20, CA '21

Teaching Assistant: TBA

The exterior trim course will cover the installation of the water table, corner boards, frieze, soffit, fascia, and exterior window casing. The materials for this course will include readily available stock and profiles that can be procured at any general lumber yard or building center. Techniques include mitered corners and the light milling of stock for joinery and integration of siding. The course will also include a discussion of and, if time permits, the installation of clapboard and shingle siding.

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

Dates: Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 (5 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Nick Fernandes CF '20, CA '21

Teaching Assistant: TBA

The interior trim course will cover the installation of the baseboard, base cap, crown molding, and interior window and door casing. The materials for this course will include readily available profiles that can be procured at any general lumber yard or building center. Techniques include coped and mitered corners and the light milling of stock. The course will also include a discussion of planning and choosing molding for residential installation.

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