North Bennett Street in Boston is a leading institution for learning various crafts, offering programs in book binding, locksmithing, violin making, and carpentry. Students emphasize craftsmanship fundamentals and historical techniques, particularly in preservation carpentry. Second-year students work on traditional stair projects, mastering architectural details. The boneyard features salvaged materials and artifacts, promoting a commitment to traditional methods and precision in building.
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