We’re excited to welcome back Artisan’s Asylum member Drew Hatzung, back from his Makerspace Exchange Residency experience in Thailand and Makerspace Thailand. This spring he will be sharing what he learned in the upcoming Introduction to Woodcarving class. Stay tuned for details on the schedule for the other half of the exchange.
Join us for a special talk-back and social with Drew!
Tuesday, April 10th, 7-8PM
Learn about Drew’s experience in Thailand during Artisan Asylum’s Makerspace Cultural Exchange Residency Program, get updates on current happenings, and learn how you can get involved with the program moving forward! The suggested $10 donation will go directly to support the second half of the exchange program with Makerspace Thailand.
In the meantime check out this great video from CNN International about Drew’s experience!
Artisan’s Asylum’s Makerspace Cultural Exchange aims to expand opportunities to artists, craftsmen, and makers of all kinds by enabling them to work, learn, and make connections at makerspaces different from their own.
Through this program, grant recipients can widen their artistic and fabrication horizons, broaden perspectives, and enhance personal growth by living and working in a different geographic and cultural setting. By experiencing different methods of learning, creating, and problem-solving through the lens of another culture, the program hopes to create a global context for the journey of an artist.
We still your support to fund the initial $5,000 grant to bring one of Makerspace Thailand’s makers here to Artisan’s Asylum in 2017. Please consider donating here. Thank you!
Artisan’s Asylum in Somerville, Massachusetts and Makerspace Thailand in Chiang Mai will send and host one maker from their respective communities. While in residence, each maker will teach a workshop in their specialty medium, while also collaborating with makers from the host workshop to create a project of their design. Special attention will be given to mediums, techniques, and traditional craftsmanship that are not typically found in the maker’s home workshop. Each maker will also spend time exploring their host region, attending arts and cultural events, including Makerfaire Thailand in December 2016 and Somerville Open Studios in April/May 2017.
The Grant Covers
Application and Requirements
The application can be found here. The deadline is July 15, with the final grantee selected by August 15.
Applicants must: