Teen Woodworking and Furniture Making Intensive

Join North Bennet Street School’s Teen Craft & Trade Intensives during the February and April 2026 school breaks! Designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 15-18), these week-long programs offer an exciting introduction to hands-on trades and crafts in a supportive, small-class setting.

Instructor: Kolin Schmidt CF ’21
Teaching Assistant: TBD
Class Description: In this week-long intensive workshop, students will build foundational skills essential to traditional woodworking and furniture making. Based on a simple bookcase designed by the instructor, students will gain hands-on experience with both machine and hand tools, ensuring they develop safe and comfortable practices while using time-tested techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to add their own design details to their case. By the end of the course, each student will complete their very own bookcase.

Instructor Bio: Kolin is a furniture maker, teacher, and graduate of the Cabinet & Furniture Making program. He is an instructor in the Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive as well as several weekend Community Education classes. Before attending NBSS, Kolin received an architecture degree and practiced as a draftsperson and designer for both residential and commercial properties in rural Iowa. Kolin shares a furniture studio with two other North Bennet graduates in New Hampshire.

Pricing and Scholarships:

• Each week-long session will cost $825 per student.
• Full and partial scholarships are available.
• Space is limited to 6-10 students per session.
• All tools and supplies will be provided for each session.

Daily Schedule:

• Drop Off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
• Morning Class Hours: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
• Lunch: 12:15 – 1:00 pm
• Afternoon Class Hours: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
• Pick Up: 4:00 – 4:15 pm

Learn more about the class and how to apply here!