We've told you about the open houses held at North Bennet Street School in the past. This Boston treasure trove is a place that turns dreams into reality. We have November 14 & 15 marked on our calendars because we can't wait to see the new facility at 150 North Street.
They say:
"Aspiring furniture makers, bookbinders, carpenters, jewelry makers – or those merely curious about the process of making beautiful things by hand – are invited to a special behind-the-scenes look at one of America's oldest schools of craftsmanship during a two-day open house at North Bennet Street School’s new facility at 150 North Street in Boston's historic North End."
We say:
This is a great way to spend some time meeting people who have gone after their dreams. Who knows, a door may open for you and you'll become a student. Or, perhaps you'll decide to explore one of the fine crafts they teach at a workshop or short course.
Or, you may decide to put someone's feet on the path to their dream with a North Bennet Street School gift certificate as a holiday gift.
Everything You Need to Know to Visit
As always, when the school provides us with information for an upcoming event, they think of all the little details that make it easy for our readers to get there and enjoy their visit.
Who: North Bennet Street School
What: Annual Open House and Open Studios
Where: 150 North Street, Boston, MA 02109 (North End, just off the Rose Kennedy Greenway)
When: Friday, November 14, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; Saturday, November 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Handicap Access: Yes
Parking: Limited street parking (metered) and discounted parking at the Parcel 7 garage – http://www.nbss.edu/about/the-boston-area/visit/index.aspx#
Nearest T stop: Haymarket (Orange, Green lines)
Directions: via Google maps – http://goo.gl/maps/97sY4
More Open House details: www.nbss.edu/openhouse
More about NBSS full-time programs and workshops: http://www.nbss.edu
Contact: 617-227-0155 and admissions@nbss.edu
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: by Maureen Cotton, Courtesy of North Bennet Street School