Sophie LinnellPreservation Carpentry ‘21
Hometown: Quincy, MA
What's the most important thing you've learned at NBSS?
Learning and acquiring any skill takes time, humility, and steady plodding.
What is your favorite NBSS experience?
In a macro sense, my favorite aspect of my NBSS experience has been the people that I work alongside and the actual work we get to take on. It is a delight to learn from not only my instructors, but also from my classmates as they bring a wide range of experience and perspective (ages ranging from 19 to mid-60s).
What have been your favorite distractions in the past year?
Walks! Walking in the woods. Walking in the street. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend.
What did you do before coming to NBSS?
After graduating with a B.A. in Sculpture and Design, I moved abroad to teach at a college art program in Italy. In living alongside these ancient buildings and learning from their makers, I wanted to participate in the preservation of these buildings and their stories. Upon moving back to the United States I worked as a stonemason as I figured I should begin at the foundations. After this I enrolled at North Bennet Street School for Preservation Carpentry.