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, lampworking, jewelry, computer-aided design, 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 occupy a 31,000 square foot warehouse in the old Ames Safety Envelope facility at 10 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA. We currently host around 250 monthly members, and have 119 studios, 25 pallet storage units, and over 80 shelf storage units available for rent. Our space has the following amenities:
- Dedicated 1,200 square foot classroom and computer lab
- Kitchenette and social area
- Geothermal air conditioning and heating
- 15-foot and 25-foot ceilings
- Communal pallet jacks, dollies, and overhead cranes
- Proximity card access to for members and renters
- On-site, off-street shared parking lot and bike racks
- First floor location with leveled concrete flooring
- A tractor-trailer loading dock and floor-level double doors
- Electrical service at each renter unit, with over 300 kVA supplied to the building
- 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.
