Artisan’s Asylum, Inc. is a non-profit community craft studio located at 10 Tyler Street, in Somerville, Massachusetts. Our mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning and practicing of craft of all varieties. To support that mission, we offer the following:

• A fully equipped and professionally maintained manufacturing facility, which includes capabilities for precision metal machining, electrical fabrication, welding, woodworking, sewing & fiber arts, robotics, bicycle building and repair, and screenprinting
• A large range of affordable, publicly-accessible classes in these areas and more offered by local artisans, either focusing on creating a final product the student can take home after the class or general training for specific tools
• Monthly and daily membership plans for the general public to access our facility on weekends and after working hours, encouraging DIY culture and community craftsmanship
• Affordable space and equipment rental to local professional artists and businesspeople interested in having access to industrial-grade manufacturing equipment and a dedicated manufacturing environment without having to invest in capital equipment and long-term space leases
• On-site material storage and resale and on-site project storage, allowing community members to create and store projects without the hassle of handling material and storage logistics
• Hosting and promotion of local craft-related events

We have just moved our operations to a new 25,000 square foot space. In the new facilities we license individual studio spaces to over 100 artists, artisans, and fabricators. Some of the perks of the new space include:

• Dedicated quiet classroom and computer lab
• New capabilities, such as a 3-d printer
• New low-cost membership options and discounts
• Kitchenette and dining social area
• Air conditioning and heating
• Proximity card access to for members and renters
• On-site, off-street shared parking lot, with space for bike parking
• First floor location with leveled concrete flooring
• Access to a tractor-trailer loading dock and floor-level double doors
• Options for electrical service in the rental unit (either dedicated or shared with others)
• Dumpster outside for trash pickup

If you’re interested in joining our community, follow us on Facebook, join our mailing list, or send us an email! For more information on becoming a member, renter, teacher, or volunteer, check out the information under Get Involved.