Laurie Berezin
Laurie Lynn Berezin studied the traditional craft of jewelry fabrication at the renowned North Bennet Street School in Boston, and handcrafts one-of-a-kind original and custom designs for her jewelry business Beryllina at the legendary Artisan’s Asylum in Somerville. Working in recycled sterling silver, gold, and platinum, she designs her jewelry around the USA-mined gemstones and crystals that she collects, creating pieces that showcase the natural beauty of the stones. Attention to detail is one of her favorite parts of the process in crafting well-made beautiful jewelry, as is mining some of her own stones! Check out Laurie’s work at www.beryllina.com and www.instagram.com/beryllinalove.
July 2020
Learn Online: The Fine Art of Pencil Illustration & Drawing From the Natural World
Express yourself in this fun and relaxing drawing class! Whether you are a professional artist or looking to try your hand at illustration for the first time, this weekend session will guide you through the basics of pencil drawing. In this class, we will cover basic techniques and advanced students can gain additional insight on how to improve their artwork. Students will have a completed drawing to share and many take-away skills to complement their own work. An image from nature will be provided for the online class.
Find out more »Mission Control: Build A Martian Colony
During this two week mission, you will be our go-to team on Earth for discovering solutions for our astronauts building on the Martian terrain. Log in daily to the inter-planetary transmission from our three Martian Astronauts to help solve their build and robotic challenges. As part of the team, you will receive model building equipment and robotics equipment to test out at home and explore multiple ways problem-solve for our astronauts. Once you’ve found the solution to their challenge, report back, and tell them how to build it!
Find out more »Learn Online: Bundle Dyeing Tote Bags Using Natural Materials (Ages 13+)
This class will teach you how to use our versatile and robust Black Cat Labs laser cutters. From cutting simple wood pieces for puzzles and toys to engraving artwork onto glass and other materials, laser cutters are a remarkably flexible and effective tool for fabrication. Taught by an experienced digital fabrication professional, this course not only covers required information on the proper use of the machine, but also more in-depth knowledge on how to use the machines in more advanced and effective ways.
Find out more »Online Circuit Hacking Night (Electronics and Robotics)
Come learn about electronics via Zoom with Artisan's Asylum! Whether you're a newbie or an experienced hacker, there will be something for you at Online Circuit Hacking Night. This virtual event will help you with your inquiries and quandaries about anything electronics or robotics for FREE.
Find out more »Creative Tile Design With Soft Foam
Explore the process of making tiles with craft foam and other upcycled styrofoam materials. During this four-session course, students will...
Find out more »August 2020
Leatherworking 101: Make a Belt
Class fee: $55 / Materials fee: $25. Over the course of 2 to 3 hours, this class aims to teach students the basics of leatherworking. This class will walk students through creating a basic belt design.
Find out more »Enjoyable Watercolor Online
Class Description Explore and practice the foundations for painting with water-based pigment. Learn how to choose quality materials, paint washes...
Find out more »Printmaking Without A Press (And At Home)
Class Description This virtual course is for students who are interested in learning how to make prints without needing access...
Find out more »Soldering Boot Camp
Soldering is one of the most involved and challenging process of jewelry fabrication. Over the course of two days, you will learn about the jewelry torch system and safety, different types of flame and torch size, understanding melting points in solders, annealing and the various soldering surfaces and flux. If time permits, we will tackle a ring fusing project with Argentium.
Find out more »Leatherworking 101: Make a Belt
Class fee: $55 / Materials fee: $25. Over the course of 2 to 3 hours, this class aims to teach students the basics of leatherworking. This class will walk students through creating a basic belt design.
Find out more »September 2020
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor painting offers some of the most immediate and exciting results in art-making. In this class, we will explore brushstrokes, textures, washes and the wonderful color effects that can be achieved with overlapping transparent brush strokes. After introductory exercises, participants will be encouraged to seek their own direction and personal style.
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