Artisans Asylum
A Place to Build, Learn, and Create Without Limits
Tools, Space, and Support to Build Anything
Members gain access to professional-grade tools, fabrication shops, and training designed to support projects at every stage—from first sketch to finished build. Whether you're learning a new skill or scaling a complex idea, the resources here make ambitious making possible.
Where Makers Come to Create
Artisans Asylum is a nonprofit community makerspace in Boston designed for anyone who wants to design, build, experiment, and collaborate. Our campus brings together studios, shared workshops, and open spaces that empower people to bring ideas to life.
Flexible Ways to Make and Create
Start with a class to learn something new, drop in with a day pass to try the space, become a member for ongoing access, or rent a studio for your own workspace. Each option provides access to professional equipment, shared workshops, and a collaborative environment where you can experiment, improve your craft, and bring ideas to life at your own pace.
A Shop for Everyone
From high-tech fabrication labs to traditional craft studios, our shops give artisans access to the equipment, space, and support they need to create. Whether you’re cutting, welding, sewing, printing, coding, or prototyping, there’s a workshop ready for your next idea.
Explore at Artisans Asylum
Discover the many ways to learn, make, and connect at Artisans Asylum—from hands-on classes and fully equipped workshops to flexible memberships and inspiring community spaces.
Want to Support the Future of Making at Artisans Asylum?
Your donation helps expand access to tools, classes, and creative opportunities for makers of all backgrounds.
Making Creativity Accessible
We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive a 75% discount off of all classes and events. To participate in Card to Culture at Artisans Asylum, please complete the following online form by clicking here. For assistance, please contact education@artisansasylum.com or our front desk at 617-800-9010.
See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
