Open House
December 6-7, 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm both days | Free and open to all
Our annual Open House offers a behind-the-scenes look at America’s first trade school:
- Tour our nine accredited Career Training programs
- Get info on admissions, financial aid, and our own NBSS scholarships (over $1.1M awarded this year!)
- Discover dozens of short community education classes
- Connect with students, instructors, and alumni
- Shop for handmade goods in our Winter Market
Programming Details
During Open House, all of our nine Career Training programs and Community Education spaces will be open to tour. Meet faculty and current students, view student work and projects, ask questions, and get to know our amazing community.
Learn more about our programs:
Curious about attending one of our full-time Career Training programs? During Open House you can meet members of our admissionsÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýfinancial aid teams. NBSS is now accepting applications for the next start dates in January/February and September 2025.
Get an overview of our programs of study and community, the admissions process and requirements, and the financial aid process, including funding, scholarships, and veterans benefits for qualified students.
The Admissions Team
Our Community Education classes are made for everyone, whether you’re just starting out and curious about trying a new hobby, or you’re a professional wanting to expand your knowledge. We offer weekend, evening, and 2-5 day courses in book arts, jewelry making, woodworking, carpentry, weaving, musical instrument making, and more, including a Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive.
Unlike our full-time Career Training program, there is no application or admissions process—simply register for the course you’d like to take on our website whenever you’re ready, including payment.
Check out our current classes here!
The Community Education Team
Winter Market
As part of Open House, join us for our artisan holiday market, featuring work by NBSS community members, refreshments, and festive spirit.