Free Screen Print Shop Night

Our FREE monthly screen printing activity, open to the public. Stop by the A2 Printshop and pull some free prints! Each month we will have a quick and easy printing activity arranged by one of our skilled instructors and available to the public. If you're interested in getting into printmaking or you’ve been printing for years, come by and discover what our shop has to offer.

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Free Fiber Arts Shop Night

Join us for an evening of creativity and connection at our monthly open-to-the-public Fiber Arts Shop Night! The fine print: -Typically we have a visiting artist do a live demo on their craft, attendees get to learn something new, and everyone gets to leave with a sample of what they learned. -Shop Night is always on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the theme is always a little different! -No previous experience is required to attend or participate -Materials will be provided -Event is FREE and open to the public -Visit our mini Fiber Arts Shop Website for more information and to subscribe for updates <a href="https://bio.site/A2_fiberarts">here!</a> SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Sewing 101: Cut and Sew for Beginners

Get a thorough introduction to basic sewing and garment construction in our hands-on class "Sewing 101: Cut and Sew for Beginners". Multisession Duration: 15 hrs completed over 4 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description This 4-week course, with a 3-hour class every week, is designed specifically for a beginner. Students will learn basic sewing terminology, become comfortable using the sewing machine, explore different fabric qualities, and understand safe ways to use the equipment. Beginners will get a thorough introduction to basic sewing and garment construction. Over the span of this course, students will become familiar with different machine stitches and their functions and the use of cutting, sewing, and pressing tools and equipment. Students will learn alteration basics and techniques for ripping, marking, and pinning, as well as how to measure for alterations. Students will be creating interesting projects using different fabrics and trims, such as: napkin making, zippered bag, and sewing an apron. This course can help someone learn skills for a possible job, to be able to decorate their house or to make handmade gifts! The materials fee for this class is $135. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Cash or Venmo. An additional tool kit is available for purchase at $40, including all nessecary tools for the class:<ul><li>Good fabric shears</li><li>Paper scissors</li><li>Thread snippers</li><li>Pins and clips</li><li>Pin holder</li><li>Safety pins</li><li>Seam ripper</li><li>Tape measure</li><li>Clear plastic ruler</li><li>FriXion Pen or other heat erasable pen</li><li>Tweezers</li><li>Pencil, paper pad, eraser</li><li>Tailors Chalk</li><li>Thimble</li><li>Hand needles</li><li>Needle threader</li><li>Wrist pin cushion</li></ul>Learning Objectives<ul><li>Participants will learn and become comfortable with basic cutting, sewing, and pressing equipment</li><li>Be able to make projects with fabrics</li><li>Students will learn a new skill each day of the class: how to sew a napkin, how to sew a zippered bag, how to sew an apron and the skills necessary to carry out their own alterations.</li><li>This class serves as a prerequisite for advanced courses in A2's Fiber Arts Shop.</li></ul>Instructor - Helena Romanovsky Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a stitcher, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet &amp; Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener. Target Audience Students who are getting started on their sewing journey! Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine and/or any of the required tools listed below. Students must be 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>Fabric</li><li>Sewing Machines</li><li>Access to A2's Fiber Arts Shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Attire: Students must wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops!). Students must wear clothes that cannot get caught in equipment. Wearing an apron is preferred. Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies"> Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Free Circuit Hacking Night!

Drop by to see what electronics can do for you... think of it as office hours for electronics. And you will see what an oscilloscope does. Drop by to see what electronics can do for you, learn to solder, get help fixing broken stuff, get help with your project, blinky LEDs, sensors, DMM/Multimeters, motors, sparks, Arduino stuff, cables, wires, parts, how to read schematics, how to make circuit boards, etc!! Keep learning after any electronics class you've taken - think of it as office hours for electronics. And you will see what an oscilloscope does. No need to reserve a ticket just drop by, but if you do we can make a plan to help you. T﻿his event occurs every Wednesday.

Figure Drawing

Join us for our weekly evening of figure drawing with a live nude model at Artisans Asylum. Class Description This is a weekly open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting from a live nude model. It's a great way to sharpen up skills that have become rusty during the pandemic or to practice something new. The instructor is there to offer advice or to give more detailed instructions if you want them. Each session starts out with fast "gesture" poses up to the first break, and then the poses get longer so you can focus on the details. In the middle of the session we practice some right brain exercises. There is no set progression from one class to the next. You can jump in any time. Instructor - Jim Bredt Jim Bredt has been an amateur cartoonist for over 40 years and has been teaching figure drawing at Artisan's Asylum for about 2 years. He uses a set of exercises to access the brain's graphically potent right hemisphere. The goal is to maintain a relaxed, social atmosphere where the students are comfortable to achieve their full potential. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Steady improvement in drawing skills.</li><li>Improved perception of light and the 3-dimensional world.</li><li>Easier access to the right-brain mode for drawing.</li></ul>SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Intro to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

In this intro class, you'll take the first step to 3D printing by learning to slice, melt, and extrude your own plastic creations. Class Description This introductory course is for anyone who wants to get into 3D printing, a type of additive manufacturing. Specifically, you will learn how to use the Prusa printers in the Digifab lab, a type of fused deposition modeling printer. By the end of the class, you'll learn about designing parts for 3D printing, slicing parts, and exporting GCode to the printers so they know where to move. The class will also include testing on the machines so that you can start printing whatever you like within the constraints of these machines. The materials fee for this class is $10. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. *This class includes Tool Testing on the following: Standard FDM printers, which include: the Prusa Mk3 (3), Creality Ender 3S1 (2), Creality Ender 3 Max, Creality Ender 5 Plus, Creality K1, and Bambu P1P. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Introduction to 3d printing/additive manufacturings and when to use it</li><li>*Brief* introduction to 3d modeling and designing for fused deposition modeling</li><li>Overview of where to find shape files, how to slice them, Gcode, and printer settings</li><li>If time allows, brief discussion of other 3d printing techniques like stereolithography or metal 3d printing</li><li>By the end of the class, you will be able to take your own 3d print home.</li></ul>Instructor - Kevin Naber (He/Him) Kevin has 6 years experience in 3d printing and is a lifelong tinkerer. He delights in using art and technology for functional uses and personal expression. Detail and strength are properties of 3d printing which he enjoys finding the best balance and sharing the knowledge gained from such experiences. Target Audience Students who want to bring their own 3d model (.stl) on USB thumb drive or download one during the class. You can get an .STL file of a small object downloaded from Thingiverse (thingiverse.com)! Students must be 12 years old or older. All students under 18 years old must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>3d printer filament (PLA)</li><li>Your own 3D print</li><li>Access to A2's Digital Fabrication &amp; Laser Shopa nd tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies"> Here</a>. Please email <a href="mailto:education@artisansasylum.com">education@artisansasylum.com</a> with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Free Sewical Club!

Join us for an evening of socialization and skill share at our monthly open-to-the-public Sewcial Club Night! The Fiber Arts Shop presents "Sewcial Club" a new way to work on your fiber art projects and meet new friends! Stuck on your crochet project? Dropped a stitch on your knitting? Need a body double to get through that mending pile? Longing to put your phone on do-not-disturb while you try out the floor loom? Seeking a big table (that isn't the floor) to cut out your next sewing project? Craving an antidote to doomscrolling on a Wednesday evening? Tackle all of this and more at our relaxed co-working session, once per month during "Sewcial Club"&nbsp;-- bring your projects, meet new friends, explore all that our fiber shop has to offer, leave refreshed and inspired! The fine print: -We are a robust fiber art based studio located within the community workshops at Artisans Asylum (A2), Boston, MA -No previous experience is required to attend or participate -Skill swapping is encouraged, but not required -Socialization encouraged, but not required (feel free to wear your earplugs/headphones while you work) -Event is FREE and open to the public (suggested donation $5) -Sewcial Club is always on the 2nd Wednesday of the month -Visit our mini Fiber Arts Shop Website for more information and to subscribe for updates&nbsp;<a href="https://bio.site/A2_fiberarts">here!</a>

Blacksmithing Basics: Steak Turner

Learn blacksmithing by making your own steak turner! Class Description Blacksmithing is one of the most ancient types of metalwork, and it is still practiced today for the power in creating tools. In this class, we’ll stay true to the origins of the craft and make a simple tool in the form of a Steak turner (works great for eggplant too)! Through this process, we’ll learn the fundamental techniques such as tapering, bending, and making a handle with an ergonomic design. This class is perfect for anyone ready to dive into this beautiful, ancient craft. The materials fee for this class is $10. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Available Accommodations: Arrive 1 hour before the schduled class time to discuss accommodations at no additional cost. Please email education@artisansasylum.com to schedule your request. Learning Objectives<ul><li>The required skills to use all tools covered in the class to Artisan's Asylum safety standards.</li><li>Set up and shut down the forge</li><li>Some fundamental skills of blacksmithing, tapering, bending on the anvil, handle design, and more</li><li>Proper hammer skills</li><li>An understanding of heating metal when and how to forge efficiency</li></ul>Instructor - scraps sparcS @scrapssparcs Scraps is our nonbinary metal shop quing with a passion for taking action at Artisan’s Asylum to make our space even more iconic. They are passionate about increasing access to Artisan’s Asylum and have been instrumental in developing opportunities like the metal shop residency program. Scraps has been a part of the Artisan’s Asylum community since they were 19 and has lived in the walls ever since, helping out and working as a tool tester for several years. They now teach many of the welding classes in our metal shop and founded our blacksmithing program. Target Audience Metal Shop beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Metal Shop. Students who are 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>5/8 round mild steel</li><li>Access to A2's Metal Shop and tools for the duration of the session</li></ul>Class Policies Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work. Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies"> Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Boston Robot Hackers Monthly Meeting 

Geek out with fellow robot enthusiasts at the Boston Robot Hackers Monthly Meeting: https://bostonrobothackers.com/meetings/nextmeeting Into Robots? Want to connect with like-minded folks? This is the Boston Robot Hackers Group’s monthly meeting. We are a brand-new group of folks passionate about robotics; Hardware and software people, professionals and students, experts and beginners. What we share is that we all want to make connections with like-minded folks, learn and share, and build together.

Vessel Opening Reception Gallery A2

Please join us to celebrate the opening of Vessel @ Artisans Asylum! This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Gallery A2 at Artisans Asylum is thrilled to present Vessel, a group exhibition featuring the work of 21 New England based artists. A vessel is an object that holds something—artifacts, keepsakes, an idea. We make vessels as reliquaries for memories, grief, memento mori, the remains of a loved one. Our heart is an arrangement of vessels. A seed is a vessel that germinates a life. A vase holds natural beauty in our homes. A ship is built to connect us across vast distances. Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7–9pm Gallery A2 at Artisans Asylum 96 Holton St, Boston, MA 02135 Your consideration of a $5 donation is greatly appreciated, as this supports our artists and future gallery offerings at Artisans Asylum!

Advanced FDM 3D Printing

This is a deep dive into 3d printing, from basic printer maintenance to slicer settings to multicolor and multiple material printing! Class Description The world of 3d printing is expanding with increasing access to multiple color and tool changing printers yet many hobbyists and makers still use a select few settings available to them- whether you have access to a basic printer or a new Bambu this is a great way to learn how to unlock little used settings available to you. This is a deep dive into 3d printing, from basic printer maintenance to slicer settings to multicolor and multiple material printing. The majority of this class will be in a classroom setting with the Prusa and Bambu slicer softwares and examples of slicer setting results. Learn how different settings affect the properties and appearance of a part. This class will also cover how to use the AMS on Bambu printers including the paint function inside the Bambu Studio. The materials fee for this class is $15.&nbsp;This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Learn how to make the most from your printer and make basic maintenance</li><li>Learn how to clean and unclog a nozzle, clear a jammed extruder, when to use each infill style, how walls and infill effect strength, and how to set up multiple color or material prints.</li><li>Better understand how to get the most out of your 3d prints.</li><li>Understand how to make your parts meet the properties you’re looking for and how to get unique results with either slicer settings or special equipment including Bambu’s AMS</li></ul>Instructor -&nbsp;Kevin Naber Kevin has 6 years experience in 3d printing and is a lifelong tinkerer. He delights in using art and technology for functional uses and personal expression. Detail and strength are properties of 3d printing which he enjoys finding the best balance and sharing the knowledge gained from such experiences. Target Audience Students with 3D printing experience looking to expand their skills. Students with a project idea: ideally with an STL file or sketch with dimensions. The age requirement for this class is 12 and up, all students below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>Access to A2's Digital Fabrication &amp; Laser Shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies">&nbsp;Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Build Your Own Functional 3D Printed Guitar

Learn to make a custom 3D printed electric guitar! Multisession Duration: 4 hrs completed over 2 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description Learn about design / 3D printing / electronics / assembly / music! Select a guitar design kit, and walk step by step through the process to build your own functional 3D printed guitar. The materials fee for this class is $300. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo, Zelle or Cash. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Learn how 3D printing can be used to build a functional instrument</li><li>Learn material selection, guitar electronics, 3D printing, guitar assembly</li><li>Walk away with your own functional 3D printed guitar!</li><li>Class includes a complete guitar kit with all components necessary to build your guitar (filliment, guitar neck, wooden core, electronics, strings, hardware).</li></ul>Instructor - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stillerman/">Kevin Stillerman</a> @the3dprintzone A mechanical design engineer and maker who loves turning ideas into real, working products. I’ve worked on everything from jet engine components and coffee machines to portable electric vehicle chargers, ice cream machines, and 3D-printed guitars—basically anything where design meets hands-on building and problem solving. Target Audience Musicians, engineers, artists or anyone looking to learn about custom digital fabrication. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>A complete guitar kit with all components necessary to build your guitar (guitar neck, wooden core, electronics, strings, hardware).</li><li>Filament needed to print the guitar bodies.</li><li>Access to A2's DigiFab Shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work. Learn more about our class and ticket cancellation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies"> Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Grown Up & Child Sew An Apron Together

Calling all Grown Ups with crafty Littles. Come make an apron and learn how to use a sewing machine at Artisans Asylum together! Class Description This is a Grown Up &amp; Child Class, where 1 ticket equals a reservation for an adult and a child age 10 and up. This 3-hour class is designed for someone who wants to learn making simple projects using a sewing machine. In this class we will be making an apron from the printed fabric or from the panel and have fun doing it! Students will become comfortable using simple patterns and how to revise it. They will use different techniques to finish hems and pockets. This is a perfect project for a parent with a child to work on. The materials fee for this class is $40. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo or Cash. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Be comfortable with basic pattern changes</li><li>Sewing</li><li>Pressing equipment</li><li>Able to make projects with fabrics</li></ul>Instructor - Helena Romanovsky Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a stitcher, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet &amp; Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener. Target Audience This class has been designed to teach students as young as 10 &amp; an adult 18 years or older. Unsure about whether or not this class is suitable for your little one? Email education@artisansasylum and we'd be happy to help! Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine to learn on, if applicable! Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>All materials for class projects will be supplied, including sewing machines.</li><li>Access to A2's Fiber Arts Shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed shoes and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work. Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies"> Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Intro to Welding - MIG, TIG, & Stick

In this class, students will be introduced to the theory and practice of joining metals and making stuff. Class Description What is welding… and how do you do it? Are you curious about welding but not sure which process is right for you? In this class, students will be introduced to the theory and practice of joining metals and making stuff! We’ll explain and demonstrate the three common welding processes (MIG, TIG, and stick welding) and provide guidance on the pros and cons for various projects/applications. We’ll spend time talking through the nuts and bolts of welding safety, the necessary equipment, equipment setup, and the actual skilled practice of welding. Class time will be a combination of primarily classroom-based discussion/demonstration followed by a hands-on opportunity to run some beads and melt some metal. We’ll demonstrate and talk about stick welding during the classroom portion of the class, but the practical portion will primarily be an opportunity to try out MIG and TIG. *Class environment: All people are welcome in this class, and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. Welding is for everyone. The materials fee for this class is $25.&nbsp;This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Be introduced to the theory and practice of joining metals by welding</li><li>Understand the similarities and differences between the main processes (MIG, TIG, stick) by which metals are welded</li><li>Understand the purpose, function, and setup of welding equipment (including welding machines themselves, safety equipment such as the welding hood, etc.)</li><li>Have an opportunity to get behind the hood, strike an arc, and run some practice beads</li><li>Gain a fundamental understanding of welding that will help a student choose the right next steps and/or classes to take in their welding and metal fabrication pursuits</li></ul>Instructor - Doug Cochrane (He/Him) Doug has been welding for over a decade, working professionally as a welder/fabricator for the past eight years. He has welded everything from chain link fence gates and steel table bases to complex sanitary-grade brewery equipment such as tanks, skids, pumps, flow plates, and many thousands of feet of process piping. He’s held a 6G certification to AWS 18.1 / testing performed to AWS B2.1. and has passed numerous welding tests for work in the food &amp; beverage and aerospace industries. Doug finds the combination of art and science in metalworking fascinating and enjoys learning something new from every job, project, or even conversation. Doug has benefited greatly from some incredible guidance and knowledge from friends and mentors in the welding trade and is excited about opportunities to share and learn with students in the metal shop at Artisans. Target Audience Welding beginners, people looking to polish their skills and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Metal Shop. Students who are 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>Demonstration materials, consumables, and welding coupons.</li><li>Necessary safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, welding hoods, and jackets.</li><li>Access to A2's Metal Shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Attire:&nbsp;Please arrive dressed for work in welding-appropriate attire: this includes closed-toed leather shoes (preferably steel-toe work boots) and natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, denim, etc.) that completely covers your arms and legs. Welding will require seeing details up close, so bring reading glasses if you wear them. Avoid&nbsp;any clothing made of synthetic materials such as nylon, spandex, polyester, etc. Please don’t wear overly loose clothing or dangling jewelry, and be ready to tie back long hair. Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies">&nbsp;Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

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Free Screen Print Shop Night

Free Fiber Arts Shop Night

Sewing 101: Cut and Sew for Beginners

Free Circuit Hacking Night!

Figure Drawing

Intro to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

Free Sewical Club!

Blacksmithing Basics: Steak Turner

Boston Robot Hackers Monthly Meeting

Vessel Opening Reception Gallery A2

Advanced FDM 3D Printing

Build Your Own Functional 3D Printed Guitar

Grown Up & Child Sew An Apron Together

Intro to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

Intro to Welding - MIG, TIG, & Stick