Events
Past events
Dec 8
Celebrate Newton
Welcome to Celebrate Newton, Newton Community Education’s annual juried craft fair. Over 50 local artisans will be selling their work. Perfect for holiday shopping. Fun for the whole family!
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Make a Ring Workshop
Class cost: $215 / Materials Fee: $35. 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.
Sep 29
Anodizing Titanium
September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Class fee: $55 / Materials fee: $10 This one-session workshop will introduce students to the basics of using electricity to color titanium. This process (known as anodizing) uses an electrical current to change the surface color of titanium.
Sep 29
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
Dec 15 - Dec 16
South Boston Holiday Market
A Boston holiday tradition, this amazing two-day event that brings together the best of New England under one roof at the Innovation and Design Building in South Boston. Over 120 of the region’s top independent artists, artisans, designers and food makers will be selling their unique handmade goods. Back for it's 4th year, the South Boston Holiday Market is the perfect one-stop-shop for personalized, handmade gifts for friends and family alike.
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Artisans Asylum Winter Market and Open House
Lots of makers & artists selling jewelry, fiber arts, holiday gifts, furniture and more, plus demos in our fabrication shops!
Nov 30
Argenziano Craft Fair
Join us for the fifth annual Argenziano School PTA holiday craft fair on Friday, November 30, 2018, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Argenziano school cafeteria (290 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143). The Fair will feature handmade Jewelry, Ceramics, Batiks, Tote Bags, Greeting cards, Ornaments, Photographs, Soap, and Candy from more than 30 vendors, many from the school community. Also, a great raffle with items from all of the vendors.
Dec 10
Trunk Show at 13 Forest Gallery
Dec 8
Argenziano Craft Fair
Dec 3
Celebrate Newton
Sep 17
Start on the Street Worcerster
stART on the Street is central Massachusetts' largest art, music and performance festival. Come shop handmade with over 200+ artists and crafters, and watch as artists create unique works right on the street. We provide many free art activities for children and families, and have a food court with various food vendors, including vegan options. Music and performances at stART are diverse and right on the street, allowing you to really become a part of the acts! The festival is FREE!