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
May 2019
Tool Training: Woodshop Tools 101
This class teaches correct use of the panel saw, compound miter saw, scroll saw, spindle sander, belt sander, disc sander, standing drill press and handheld power tools such as the drill, circular saw, jig saw, and reciprocating saw. Over two sessions, students will learn best practices for operating these tools and have the opportunity to demonstrate their competency in woodworking.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Art and Interactive Electronics
Electronics are everywhere, and now, they are becoming part of our art. This four hour coursewill introduce you to the Adafruit Circuit Playground, a wearable and relatively easy to programmicrocontroller/development board, that is based on the extremely popular Arduino platform, usedthroughout the world in many educational settings.
Find out more »Jewelry 101: Intro to Metalsmithing – Days
We will start with learning how to saw shapes and designs. Next students will learn basic soldering techniques to produce a simple silver ring. Second, students will learn to texture using the rolling mill, with different metals and finishes. We will then take these pieces and use cold connections (rivets) to fabricate them into a pendant.
Find out more »Drawing With Steel
Students will engage with the material of mild steel to create free-form sculptures and decorative objects. We will be using welding, forging, and finishing techniques to create unique, inspired, and durable objects.
Find out more »Hands On Basic Electronics
Have you been interested in learning to work with electronics, but haven’t known where to start? This class is for you! It will be a hands-on, practical, crash course that will provide you with the skills to do simple electronic projects. You will walk away knowing the basics of circuit theory, how to prototype circuits on a breadboard, how to troubleshoot them, and how to solder them together.
Find out more »Bicycle Maintenance 1
Learn how to maintain your bicycle! Students will be performing the maintenance themselves, on their own bicycles, after a short instruction and demonstration. This is a basic course, and some bicycle types may be outside of the scope of the course. However, the course does reach a level of detail at which students who are intending to expand their knowledge of bicycles find it helpful to do some light note-taking during lecture time.
Find out more »Tool Training: Bridgeport CNC Milling Machine
Learn to operate the Artisan's Asylym Bridgeport Series I Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) milling machine. CNC milling machines can be used to make parts that would be difficult or impossible to machine manually.
Find out more »Glass Enamel on Copper
Learn to fuse glass enamel to copper in this weekend workshop! Expect to create multiple enameled pieces for jewelry or wall hung paintings. We will explore multiple enameling techniques: sifting, wetpacking, sgraffito, stencils, and embedding other elements using a small kiln for firing the pieces. Expect to create multiple enameled pieces for jewelry or wall hung paintings.
Find out more »Intro to Fusion 360
A quick introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems using Fusion 360. This class will introduce students to the process of sketching and 3D object creation for fabrication, mechanical and creative projects. Students familiar with the concepts of digital fabrication tools in this course will get the tools necessary to make their own objects.
Find out more »Introduction To Screen Printing: Weekend Workshop
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Textiles 101: Felting, Coiling and Weaving
This class is great for beginners interested in learning the basic characteristics and functions of the medium through step by step instructions. Students will be introduced to supplies, how to use and take care of supplies and best studio practices.
The class is an introduction to the methods and applications of the primary textile construction techniques of felting, coiling and weaving. Students will create their own artwork using these traditional skills.
Introduction to TIG Welding
This class is designed to introduce students to the process of TIG welding, a precise type of welding most often used in the manufacture of spaceframe structures like bike frames and roll cages. Students will learn how to weld primarily 4130 chromoly steel tubing, as well as different types of materials, shapes, and joints, and will learn how to use a range of supporting equipment (drill press, hole saws, grinders, etc.) and processes that come with welding.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »June 2019
Build A Keepsake Box
Designed to introduce students to intermediate woodworking and simple joinery. Learn how to use the Sawstop Tablesaw to complete a Cherry/Walnut/Maple Keepsake Box (9” x 5” by 5”). Learn different joints techniques on the table saw such as rabbets, grooves, splines, and miters.
Find out more »Make a Ring(s) Workshop
Spend a weekend in the Artisan's Asylum jewelry studio learning to make several rings!! Starting with a simple soldered brass band ring, students will learn the basics of measuring, sawing and shaping your ring. Moving on to stacking rings, students will make three individual sterling silver rings with small soldered decorative elements.
Find out more »Intellectual Property – A Legal Circus
Are you an inventor interested in applying for a patent? Unfamiliar with the process and implications? Are you wondering how to weigh the costs? Are you wondering if you really even need one? Join me for a tour of the American patent application process. I'll share insights from six years of my own patent related experience - the good, bad, and the expensive.
Find out more »Laser Cutting 102: Level up!
Laser Cutting 102 goes over some more complex principals of laser cutting, design, and expanding the capabilities that you have at your disposal. Come learn how to create an engraving remarkably similar to a v bit on a router, layer stencils for painting, prepare projects for multi-shop uses, and anything you may have questions about that the introductory class did not cover.
Find out more »Introduction to Screen Printing: Weekend Workshop
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Tool Training: 3D Printers (Weekends)
This one session class will train students on how to use the Asylum’s multiple 3D printers safely and effectively, running through using the 3D model compiler (Simplify3D), printing parts, changing materials, properly removing parts from the beds, and properly disposing of all materials after the print: all the training you need to get going in one afternoon!
Find out more »Tool Training: Router Table Fundamentals
The Router table is a very versatile tool in any woodshop. It can be used to cut a variety of edge profiles, duplicate patterns, and make dados. This class will cover the safe use of the router table for several common operations.
Find out more »Hands On Basic Electronics
Have you been interested in learning to work with electronics, but haven’t known where to start? This class is for you! It will be a hands-on, practical, crash course that will provide you with the skills to do simple electronic projects. You will walk away knowing the basics of circuit theory, how to prototype circuits on a breadboard, how to troubleshoot them, and how to solder them together.
Find out more »Introduction to TIG Welding
This class is designed to introduce students to the process of TIG welding, a precise type of welding most often used in the manufacture of spaceframe structures like bike frames and roll cages. Students will learn how to weld primarily 4130 chromoly steel tubing, as well as different types of materials, shapes, and joints, and will learn how to use a range of supporting equipment (drill press, hole saws, grinders, etc.) and processes that come with welding.
Find out more »Tool Training: Tablesaw Fundamentals
This class is designed to introduce students to using the table saw which is often the most important power tool in wood shops and woodworking. The focus will be as much hands-on time as is possible so that students will leave the class confident in their ability to explore many of the additional ways to use the table saw on their own or in further classes.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Monthly Pass – June 2019
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like. The model will strike and hold various poses for varied lengths of time: you will have the opportunity to work on quick sketching skills as well as longer studies.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Interactive Electronics and Bluetooth
If you have built a Circuit Playground or Arduino project, you may want to move on to the next step – making it interact with a smartphone via Bluetooth LE (BLE)! This course teaches you how to use the Adafruit Flora BLE module, which can be used to remotely control a Circuit Playground or Arduino.
Find out more »Intro to Pulse Arc Welder
The pulse-arc welder is a remarkable desktop machine for precision metal fabrication. In essence, it is a scaled-down TIG welder with a computer interface and microscope – which makes it a unique, high-end tool for joining, tacking, and repair of small items in any metal that can be welded, from steel and stainless steel to titanium, gold, copper and more
Find out more »Tool Training: Bridgeport Mill
In this class you will learn how to use the Bridgeport mill to perform basic precision machining operations. You will learn about tool selection, selecting spindle speeds, and climb milling vs. conventional milling. You will practice setting up the machine, holding work in the vise, changing tools and performing basic cuts.
Find out more »A Foundation Class in Python Programming
A foundation Python3 class intended for those who have no prior knowledge of the language where we will learn how to ‘get things done quickly’. Due to its straightforward syntax, dynamic data typing and the availability of a multitude of add-on library modules, it is an excellent software platform for rapid software development. Students will learn the basic syntax of the language and how to bootstrap their knowledge with the addition of new commands and library modules as they are needed.
Find out more »Lost Wax Casting – 1
Lost Wax (Investment) Casting is the art of casting a metal piece from a wax model, which is destroyed in the process. This technique can be used to produce jewelry, small sculpture, and parts for fabrication.
Find out more »Emotional Design – the Human / Machine Interface
As our interactions with robots increase, more importance is being placed on their ability to respond at the human level - an “emotional” level. In this class, we will be exploring the different methods of programming required in order to create the perception of emotions from the human perspective.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Tool Training: 3D Printers (Weeknights)
This one session class will train students on how to use the Asylum’s multiple 3D printers safely and effectively, running through using the 3D model compiler (Simplify3D), printing parts, changing materials, properly removing parts from the beds, and properly disposing of all materials after the print: all the training you need to get going in one afternoon!
Find out more »Tool Training: Intro to Photo Studio
This one session beginner class will train students on how to use the Asylum's new product photography studio equipment safely, and and will teach a start to finish digital workflow for typical small and large member projects, from jewelry to furniture. Students will be introduced to the basic operation of the studio's high-resolution camera, small product light box, studio strobes, light modifiers, and tethered shooting directly into the Adobe Lightroom photo editing software, and then exporting a finished image for the web.
Find out more »Engineering for Prototypes and Art Projects – Seminar
If you have a prototype or art project that needs a bit of engineering or electronics and you don't know where to start, this course is for you! We will go over a few successful (and unsuccessful!) projects that have been made, and review a checklist of what you need to do to make sure your projects are successful.
Find out more »Glass Enamel on Copper
Learn to fuse glass enamel to copper in this weekend workshop! Expect to create multiple enameled pieces for jewelry or wall hung paintings. We will explore multiple enameling techniques: sifting, wetpacking, sgraffito, stencils, and embedding other elements using a small kiln for firing the pieces. Expect to create multiple enameled pieces for jewelry or wall hung paintings.
Find out more »Enameling: Directed Open Studio
This session will be open for past participants of the glass enamel workshop who would like to work independently in the studio with instructional guidance. Bring your own metal, and the other supplies will be in the shop.
Find out more »Introduction To Screen Printing: Weeknights
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Art and Interactive Electronics
Electronics are everywhere, and now, they are becoming part of our art. This four hour coursewill introduce you to the Adafruit Circuit Playground, a wearable and relatively easy to programmicrocontroller/development board, that is based on the extremely popular Arduino platform, usedthroughout the world in many educational settings.
Find out more »Tool Training: Rough to Smooth – Using the Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders
After selecting and purchasing lumber, the next step in any woodworking project is to flatten and straighten the stock. Not that long ago, this work was laboriously done by hand. Fortunately, there are four machines available today that are specifically designed to take rough sawn lumber and process it into boards that are straight, flat, and true!
Find out more »Tool Training: Bridgeport Mill
In this class you will learn how to use the Bridgeport mill to perform basic precision machining operations. You will learn about tool selection, selecting spindle speeds, and climb milling vs. conventional milling. You will practice setting up the machine, holding work in the vise, changing tools and performing basic cuts.
Find out more »Lost Wax Casting – 2
This course is for students who have already taken Casting 1 or have equivalent experience, and is primarily focused on model creation. In this course, you will learn wax working techniques, create your own design in wax, invest, and cast a finished piece- we will also cover mold making/wax injection, finishing techniques, and possibly casting from PLA.
Find out more »Emotional Design – the Human / Machine Interface
As our interactions with robots increase, more importance is being placed on their ability to respond at the human level - an “emotional” level. In this class, we will be exploring the different methods of programming required in order to create the perception of emotions from the human perspective.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Bag It – Sewing 101 Class
Learn to use the fiber arts sewing machines and make a bag to keep in your car for groceries or your boots and mittens. This three hour class will introduce the basics of planning a project, how sewing machines work, terminology, and how to make really useful things. Take your completed bag home at the end of the class.
Find out more »Guided Bike Tune Up
Tired of taking your bike to the shop for a tune up? Learn to do this basic maintenance yourself and how to identify and fix small problems before they put your bike out of commission. Give your bike a tune up with the guidance of an experienced mechanic. In this class the instructor will walk you through an evaluation of your bike to find any potential problems and then guide you through the steps required to fix those problems.
Find out more »Introduction to Screen Printing: Weekend Workshop
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Tool Training: Intro to Photo Studio
This one session beginner class will train students on how to use the Asylum's new product photography studio equipment safely, and and will teach a start to finish digital workflow for typical small and large member projects, from jewelry to furniture. Students will be introduced to the basic operation of the studio's high-resolution camera, small product light box, studio strobes, light modifiers, and tethered shooting directly into the Adobe Lightroom photo editing software, and then exporting a finished image for the web.
Find out more »July 2019
Introduction to TIG Welding
This class is designed to introduce students to the process of TIG welding, a precise type of welding most often used in the manufacture of spaceframe structures like bike frames and roll cages. Students will learn how to weld primarily 4130 chromoly steel tubing, as well as different types of materials, shapes, and joints, and will learn how to use a range of supporting equipment (drill press, hole saws, grinders, etc.) and processes that come with welding.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Month Pass – July 2019
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Watercolor Workshop
Class Description Watercolor painting offers some of the most immediate and exciting results in art-making. In this class, we will…
Find out more »Metalworking 101 – Cut, Grind, and Drill!
Metalworking 101 will provide the students with the bare minimum of training to start working in the Asylum's metal shop and is the perfect warm-up to Artisan's welding classes. The class consists of formal training from the instructor who will demonstrate safe and successful usage of each tool, describe and demonstrate best practices, and inform students of unsafe and undesirable outcomes. Each student will have hands-on time with each tool under supervision.
Find out more »Basic MIG Welding
MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas Welding) is a simple, versatile arc welding process that is generally considered to be the easiest to learn of the arc welding processes. Our Basic MIG Welding class is designed for the very beginner or for the intermediate welder that needs a refresher.
Find out more »Tool Training: Router Table Fundamentals
The Router table is a very versatile tool in any woodshop. It can be used to cut a variety of edge profiles, duplicate patterns, and make dados. This class will cover the safe use of the router table for several common operations.
Find out more »Tool Training: Tablesaw Fundamentals
This class is designed to introduce students to using the table saw which is often the most important power tool in wood shops and woodworking. The focus will be as much hands-on time as is possible so that students will leave the class confident in their ability to explore many of the additional ways to use the table saw on their own or in further classes.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Interactive Electronics and Bluetooth
If you have built a Circuit Playground or Arduino project, you may want to move on to the next step – making it interact with a smartphone via Bluetooth LE (BLE)! This course teaches you how to use the Adafruit Flora BLE module, which can be used to remotely control a Circuit Playground or Arduino.
Find out more »Tool Training: 3D Printers (Weeknights)
This one session class will train students on how to use the Asylum’s multiple 3D printers safely and effectively, running through using the 3D model compiler (Simplify3D), printing parts, changing materials, properly removing parts from the beds, and properly disposing of all materials after the print: all the training you need to get going in one afternoon!
Find out more »Tool Training: Wood Lathe
The wood lathe is a fantastic tool for adding artistic flourishes to woodworking projects. In this class students will learn the basics of spindle turning and safe operation of the lathe. Topics covered will be the anatomy of the lathe, project planning including ways of mounting stock to the lathe as well as turning tools and their various purposes.
Find out more »Tool Training: Bridgeport CNC Milling Machine
Learn to operate the Artisan's Asylym Bridgeport Series I Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) milling machine. CNC milling machines can be used to make parts that would be difficult or impossible to machine manually.
Find out more »Build A Keepsake Box
Designed to introduce students to intermediate woodworking and simple joinery. Learn how to use the Sawstop Tablesaw to complete a Cherry/Walnut/Maple Keepsake Box (9” x 5” by 5”). Learn different joints techniques on the table saw such as rabbets, grooves, splines, and miters.
Find out more »Metalworking 102 – Cut, Grind, and Punch!
Metalworking 102 provides training on the safety and operation of the larger, more useful, and more difficult to operate equipment in the metal shop. We’ll cover the safe and effective use of a number of tools in the shop, including the vertical bandsaw, belt grinder, uni-Hydro Iron Worker and others.
Find out more »Introduction to Screen Printing: Weekend Workshop
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Emotional Design – the Human / Machine Interface
As our interactions with robots increase, more importance is being placed on their ability to respond at the human level - an “emotional” level. In this class, we will be exploring the different methods of programming required in order to create the perception of emotions from the human perspective.
Find out more »Basic MIG Welding
MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas Welding) is a simple, versatile arc welding process that is generally considered to be the easiest to learn of the arc welding processes. Our Basic MIG Welding class is designed for the very beginner or for the intermediate welder that needs a refresher.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Tool Training: Intro to Photo Studio
This one session beginner class will train students on how to use the Asylum's new product photography studio equipment safely, and and will teach a start to finish digital workflow for typical small and large member projects, from jewelry to furniture. Students will be introduced to the basic operation of the studio's high-resolution camera, small product light box, studio strobes, light modifiers, and tethered shooting directly into the Adobe Lightroom photo editing software, and then exporting a finished image for the web.
Find out more »Tool Training: Rough to Smooth – Using the Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders
After selecting and purchasing lumber, the next step in any woodworking project is to flatten and straighten the stock. Not that long ago, this work was laboriously done by hand. Fortunately, there are four machines available today that are specifically designed to take rough sawn lumber and process it into boards that are straight, flat, and true!
Find out more »Engineering for Prototypes and Art Projects – Seminar
If you have a prototype or art project that needs a bit of engineering or electronics and you don't know where to start, this course is for you! We will go over a few successful (and unsuccessful!) projects that have been made, and review a checklist of what you need to do to make sure your projects are successful.
Find out more »Lost Wax Casting – 1
This three-session class is designed to introduce students to the art of investment casting using the equipment in the Artisan’s Asylum casting shop. Students will learn the process of investment casting by taking an instructor-supplied model made of wax and casting it in brass.
Find out more »Tool Training: 3D Printers (Weekends)
This one session class will train students on how to use the Asylum’s multiple 3D printers safely and effectively, running through using the 3D model compiler (Simplify3D), printing parts, changing materials, properly removing parts from the beds, and properly disposing of all materials after the print: all the training you need to get going in one afternoon!
Find out more »Argentium Silver Earrings
Perfect for a holiday gift for yourself or someone you love. Learn how to create your own elegant Argentium sterling silver earrings! We’ll use copper for practice and then make your earrings with Argentium sterling silver.
Find out more »Tool Training: Tablesaw Fundamentals
This class is designed to introduce students to using the table saw which is often the most important power tool in wood shops and woodworking. The focus will be as much hands-on time as is possible so that students will leave the class confident in their ability to explore many of the additional ways to use the table saw on their own or in further classes.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Art and Interactive Electronics
Electronics are everywhere, and now, they are becoming part of our art. This four hour coursewill introduce you to the Adafruit Circuit Playground, a wearable and relatively easy to programmicrocontroller/development board, that is based on the extremely popular Arduino platform, usedthroughout the world in many educational settings.
Find out more »Letter Necklace
Create a one-of-a-kind Letter Necklace with the initial of your choice. You’ll handcraft the letter pendant using eco-friendly recycled sterling silver and be provided with an 18” chain to complete the necklace. No experience necessary.
Find out more »A Foundation Class in Python Programming
A foundation Python3 class intended for those who have no prior knowledge of the language where we will learn how to ‘get things done quickly’. Due to its straightforward syntax, dynamic data typing and the availability of a multitude of add-on library modules, it is an excellent software platform for rapid software development. Of particular advantage is that the Python is an interpreted language allowing each line or section of code to be tested in isolation. Students will learn the basic syntax of the language and how to bootstrap their knowledge with the addition of new commands and library modules as they are needed.
Find out more »Introduction To Screen Printing: Weekend Workshop
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Tool Training: Intro to Photo Studio
This one session beginner class will train students on how to use the Asylum's new product photography studio equipment safely, and and will teach a start to finish digital workflow for typical small and large member projects, from jewelry to furniture. Students will be introduced to the basic operation of the studio's high-resolution camera, small product light box, studio strobes, light modifiers, and tethered shooting directly into the Adobe Lightroom photo editing software, and then exporting a finished image for the web.
Find out more »Directed Open Jewelry Studio
Work independently in our Jewelry Shop under the guidance of an experienced professional jeweler who can help you troubleshoot your metalsmithing projects. Must have previous jewelry-making experience or have successfully completed Jewelry Tool Testing at Artisan's Asylum.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form!
Find out more »August 2019
Tool Training: Bridgeport Mill
In this class you will learn how to use the Bridgeport mill to perform basic precision machining operations. You will learn about tool selection, selecting spindle speeds, and climb milling vs. conventional milling. You will practice setting up the machine, holding work in the vise, changing tools and performing basic cuts.
Find out more »Metalworking 101 – Cut, Grind, and Drill!
Metalworking 101 will provide the students with the bare minimum of training to start working in the Asylum's metal shop and is the perfect warm-up to Artisan's welding classes. The class consists of formal training from the instructor who will demonstrate safe and successful usage of each tool, describe and demonstrate best practices, and inform students of unsafe and undesirable outcomes. Each student will have hands-on time with each tool under supervision.
Find out more »Lost Wax Casting – 2
This course is for students who have already taken Casting 1 or have equivalent experience, and is primarily focused on model creation. In this course, you will learn wax working techniques, create your own design in wax, invest, and cast a finished piece- we will also cover mold making/wax injection, finishing techniques, and possibly casting from PLA.
Find out more »Basic MIG Welding
MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas Welding) is a simple, versatile arc welding process that is generally considered to be the easiest to learn of the arc welding processes. Our Basic MIG Welding class is designed for the very beginner or for the intermediate welder that needs a refresher.
Find out more »Tool Training: Router Table Fundamentals
The Router table is a very versatile tool in any woodshop. It can be used to cut a variety of edge profiles, duplicate patterns, and make dados. This class will cover the safe use of the router table for several common operations.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like. The model will strike and hold various poses for varied lengths of time: you will have the opportunity to work on quick sketching skills as well as longer studies.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Monthly Pass – August 2019
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like.
Find out more »Interactive Electronics and Bluetooth
If you have built a Circuit Playground or Arduino project, you may want to move on to the next step – making it interact with a smartphone via Bluetooth LE (BLE)! This course teaches you how to use the Adafruit Flora BLE module, which can be used to remotely control a Circuit Playground or Arduino.
Find out more »Costume 101: Cloak and Staff
In this class, students will make a simple hooded cloak and customized staff. The cloak will be made of a durable wool blend and will be a canvas ripe for future modification. The students will learn how to create a customized staff using various materials such as PVC pipe, EVA foam, and more.
Find out more »Metalworking 102 – Cut, Grind, and Punch!
Metalworking 102 provides training on the safety and operation of the larger, more useful, and more difficult to operate equipment in the metal shop. We’ll cover the safe and effective use of a number of tools in the shop, including the vertical bandsaw, belt grinder, uni-Hydro Iron Worker and others.
Find out more »Introduction To Screen Printing: Weekend Workshop
Screen printing is a great way to put your designs on t-shirts, tote bags, cards, posters, and more. But it can be a tricky skill to pick up on your own! Join us for a two-evening class, and we'll take the mystery out of the process. Using the photo emulsion process and your design, we'll prepare screens and print on a variety of surfaces. And we'll do it all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Find out more »Emotional Design – the Human / Machine Interface
As our interactions with robots increase, more importance is being placed on their ability to respond at the human level - an “emotional” level. In this class, we will be exploring the different methods of programming required in order to create the perception of emotions from the human perspective.
Find out more »Basic MIG Welding
MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas Welding) is a simple, versatile arc welding process that is generally considered to be the easiest to learn of the arc welding processes. Our Basic MIG Welding class is designed for the very beginner or for the intermediate welder that needs a refresher.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Drop-In
Figure Drawing is an open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting. Figure drawing is a great opportunity to keep your artistic skills sharp whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner: learn the basics of drawing from the nude form! Students are free to draw however they like. The model will strike and hold various poses for varied lengths of time: you will have the opportunity to work on quick sketching skills as well as longer studies.
Find out more »Tool Training: 3D Printers (Weeknights)
This one session class will train students on how to use the Asylum’s multiple 3D printers safely and effectively, running through using the 3D model compiler (Simplify3D), printing parts, changing materials, properly removing parts from the beds, and properly disposing of all materials after the print: all the training you need to get going in one afternoon!
Find out more »Tool Training: Rough to Smooth – Using the Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders
After selecting and purchasing lumber, the next step in any woodworking project is to flatten and straighten the stock. Not that long ago, this work was laboriously done by hand. Fortunately, there are four machines available today that are specifically designed to take rough sawn lumber and process it into boards that are straight, flat, and true!
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