Artisan’s Asylum
Artisan’s is a 40,000sf. member-powered studio and fabrication facility in Somerville dedicated to advancing hands-on arts and sciences.
Open to the public 12:00PM to 10:00PM MON-THU and 10:00AM to 6:00PM FRI-SAT
Tours run at 2:00 and 8:00PM MON-THU, 3:00PM FRI and 2:00 and 4:00PM SAT, SUN
October 2020
Design a Bracelet Using Peyote Stitch
Sewing in jewelry making?Register to try it out at home! Learn how to use needle and thread to create cool,…
Find out more »Bridgeport CNC Milling Machine
Learn CNC Milling at Artisan’s Asylum Thursdays; 10/29 - 11/19 Learn to operate the Artisan's Asylum Bridgeport Series I Computer…
Find out more »Design Your Own Chocolate Bar Mold: A Family & Couples’ Class
A Semi-private Class for Couples, Family, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 13+ Discover how to transform your artistic skills from sketch to…
Find out more »Black Cat Laser Training Workshop: Private Tool Training [October 2020]
Register for a private session to receive training on the use and operation our Black Cat Laser machines at Artisan’s…
Find out more »3D Printers Workshop: Private Tool Training Session [October 2020]
Learn to 3D Print on multiple machines: Prusa, Markforged, etc. For your safety, private sessions will be arranged via email…
Find out more »Screen Printing Workshop: Private Training @ Artisan’s [October 2020]
Register for a private or semi-private workshop to learn how to screenprint at Artisan’s Asylum. For your safety, private sessions…
Find out more »November 2020
Design your own chocolate bar – for makers & chocolate lovers
Join our virtual class to make your very own chocolate bar mold using food-grade silicone. Discover how to transform your…
Find out more »Introduction to Fusion360: 3D Printing and Laser Cutting
A quick introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems using Fusion 360. This class will introduce students to the process and CAD workflow of transforming a 2D sketch into a 3D object from scratch. Students shall also become familiarized with concepts of digital fabrication tools (such as 3D printing and Laser fabrication offered at A2), design thinking, and how to export a 3D model for such fabrication methods. For 3D printing, students will gain an understanding how to use the CURA slicer to transform their 3D model into machine GCODE for printing. The instructor is also able to give advice on other slicers such as Simpify3D. The instructor, Chaz Hing, has several years of applied 3D design and 3D printing experience from his startup (ElevateShrimp.com) where he innovates for global consumers in the freshwater aquarium hobby industry.
Find out more »Circuit Hacking Night Online with Artisan’s Asylum [November 2020]
Got an electronics problem? We can help solve it! Come learn about electronics via Zoom with Artisan's Asylum! Whether you're…
Find out more »The Fine Art of Pencil Illustration [November 2020]
Relax and draw in this online class every Saturday morning at 10AM! Express yourself in this fun and relaxing drawing…
Find out more »Leatherworking 101: Make a Belt
Make Your Own Fun Fashion Statement in this semi-private class Class Description Over the course of 2.5 hours, this class…
Find out more »Make Your Own Wooden Bottle Opener: A Couples & #Quarantinemate Class
A Private Class for Couples, Framily, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 18+ Have you ever seen a really cool handmade bottle opener,…
Find out more »Make Your Own Wooden Bottle Opener: A Couples & #Quarantinemate Class
A Private Class for Couples, Framily, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 18+ Have you ever seen a really cool handmade bottle opener,…
Find out more »Table Saw Fundamentals
Learn how to use the SawStop Tablesaw in this semi-private, onsite class. Tuesdays 11/10-11/17 This class is designed to introduce…
Find out more »Circuit Hacking Night Online with Artisan’s Asylum[November 2020]
Got an electronics problem? We can help solve it! Come learn about electronics via Zoom with Artisan's Asylum! Whether you're…
Find out more »The Fine Art of Pencil Illustration [November 2020]
Relax and draw in this online class every Saturday morning at 10AM! Express yourself in this fun and relaxing drawing…
Find out more »Naturally Dye Your Own Face Mask At Home
Need a new face mask? Want to customize your own? Learn how in the 2hr virtual session. In a global…
Find out more »Design A Chocolate Bar Mold
Join our virtual class to make your very own chocolate bar mold using food-grade silicone. Discover how to transform your…
Find out more »Circuit Hacking Night Online with Artisan’s Asylum[November 2020]
Got an electronics problem? We can help solve it! Come learn about electronics via Zoom with Artisan's Asylum! Whether you're…
Find out more »Fusion 360: Design a Concept Car with Sculpt Tools
For those familiar with the basics of Fusion 360, this online course will help you to level up your design…
Find out more »The Fine Art of Pencil Illustration [November 2020]
Relax and draw in this online class every Saturday morning at 10AM! Express yourself in this fun and relaxing drawing…
Find out more »Circuit Hacking Night Online with Artisan’s Asylum [November 2020]
Got an electronics problem? We can help solve it! Come learn about electronics via Zoom with Artisan's Asylum! Whether you're…
Find out more »The Fine Art of Pencil Illustration [November 2020]
Relax and draw in this online class every Saturday morning at 10AM! Express yourself in this fun and relaxing drawing…
Find out more »December 2020
Introduction to Fusion360: 3D Printing and Laser Cutting
Learn to make COVID-19 PPE items in Fusion 360 for 3D Printing. Tuesday & Thursday 12/1 & 12/3 For anyone…
Find out more »Creating Gundam Plastic Models: A Couples & #Quarantinemates Class
A Private Class for Couples, Family, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 18+ Are you looking for a new hobby that you can…
Find out more »Make A Wooden Tray: A Couples & #Quarantinemates Class
A Private Class for Couples, Framily, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 18+ This class is an opportunity for couples or housemates to…
Find out more »Audio Storytelling
Learn to tell your story in this easy online session from Artisan's Asylum. This 3-part class will introduce the skills…
Find out more »Design A Chocolate Bar Mold
Join our virtual class to make your very own chocolate bar mold using food-grade silicone. Discover how to transform your…
Find out more »An Introduction to Digital Illustration
Anyone can draw –– join in this fun 2hr online class to learn how to create a digital illustration using…
Find out more »Design A Chocolate Bar Mold
Join our virtual class to make your very own chocolate bar mold using food-grade silicone. Discover how to transform your…
Find out more »Make A Wooden Tray: A Couples & #Quarantinemates Class
A Private Class for Couples, Framily, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 18+ This class is an opportunity for couples or housemates to…
Find out more »Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape for Artisans & Makers
Register here for a 1:1 consulting session in starting up your business as an artist, maker or creative! Private sessions…
Find out more »Make A Wooden Tray: A Couples & #Quarantinemates Class
A Private Class for Couples, Framily, and #Quarantinemates! Ages 18+ This class is an opportunity for couples or housemates to…
Find out more »January 2021
Introduction to Fusion360: 3D Printing and Laser Cutting
Learn to make COVID-19 PPE items in Fusion 360 for 3D Printing. Tuesday & Thursday 1/5 & 1/7 For anyone…
Find out more »Fusion 360: Design a Concept Car with Sculpt Tools
For those familiar with the basics of Fusion 360, this online course will help you to level up your design…
Find out more »Embroidery At Home
Learn embroidery techniques at home in this online session. Thursdays at 6PM from 1/14 - 2/4 Want to make a…
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