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SOMETHING NEW IS IN THE AIR

DATE: April 20, 2021 CATEGORIES: Class Description, Classes, Community, Sewing

With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to throw open your sash, take a deep breath, and…

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Students Gain Steam at Artisan’s Asylum

DATE: March 23, 2021 CATEGORIES: Class Description, Classes, Community, Current Classes, Education, Electronics, Robotics

Empower your teen to engage in experiential learning this summer through an in-depth immersive workshop at Artisan’s Asylum. Students from…

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Discovering Color in Unexpected Ways: An interview with Artisan’s Member Barbara Marder

DATE: February 23, 2021 CATEGORIES: Classes, Community, Current Classes, Education

Barbara’s relationship with the Somerville building goes back to 1989, before Artisan’s actually inhabited the space. “The Ames paper factory…

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Light Electric Vehicles Discussion Group Sparks New Ideas for DIYers

DATE: January 24, 2021 CATEGORIES: Blog, Classes, Education, Electronics, Robotics

Winter is the time to build, but for many light electric vehicle enthusiasts, this winter was destined to mean troubleshooting…

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What to Look for in 2021 – New Inspiration & More

DATE: December 22, 2020 CATEGORIES: Blog, Classes, Community, Current Classes, Education, Events, Speaker Series, Fundraising, Get Involved!

Dear Community, Artisan’s Asylum has always been poised to adapt to a changing landscape and is primed to take on…

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Come in from the cold with a Family Membership at Artisan’s Asylum

DATE: November 23, 2020 CATEGORIES: Blog, Classes, COVID-19, Education, Membership, Resources

If your family is going stir crazy being cooped up at home during COVID, treat them to a Family Membership…

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Check Out This Fall’s Innovative, Online Programs for Teens at Artisan’s Asylum

DATE: August 24, 2020 CATEGORIES: Classes, News

Sierra (left) participated in this summer’s Mission Control program, engaging with the instructors and other students through the Zoom platform….

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Safety & Flow: Ilana Krepchin Shares Her Thoughts on Reopening

DATE: July 20, 2020 CATEGORIES: Classes

Member and Jewelry Instructor Ilana Krepchin (center) quickly joined Artisan’s PPE production efforts, including shield making. The smell of sawdust,…

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Welcome Back! Artisan’s Asylum Is Safely Reopening Our Facilities for Classes

DATE: July 20, 2020 CATEGORIES: Classes

To our wonderful community—On Aug. 1, Artisan’s Asylum will officially resume limited, in-person classes and tool testing sessions, enabling our…

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Mission Control: Behind the Scenes of Our First Virtual Teens Summer Program

DATE: June 24, 2020 CATEGORIES: Classes, Current Classes, Education, Robotics

Help us colonize Mars! This summer’s teen program embraces a Martian theme, which lends itself to its online platform, as well as the robotics, engineering and technology curriculum that will challenge the students to creatively problem solve. Here are insights into the program’s development, what to expect and its three innovative instructors.

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