Sewing 101: Cut and Sew for Beginners

This class meets four times. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session: February 15th, February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th from 9:30am-12:30pm 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. This course can help someone learn skills for a possible job, to be able to decorate their house or to make handmade gifts. ﻿LIMITED SPOTS! Secure yours on the Eventbrite link attached to this post! Got questions? email <a href="mailto:Education@artisansasylum.com">Education@artisansasylum.com</a> and our team would be happy to help!

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Valentine's Day Sewn Circuits Intro

An introduction to the process of making wearable electronics. Learn how to combine sewing and lights to make a fabric patch that can be worn or displayed, or gifted to a Valentine (just sayin).<ul><li>No soldering at all, some debug skills learned, and fun LED lights as part of your graphic design. (We'll have a few designs to demonstrate if you're feeling stuck).</li><li>Take home a felt fabric design and a 3.5" embroidery hoop, and plenty of ideas for your next project.</li></ul>

Magic Background Valentines Day Couple Photos

Use the green screen at Artisans Asylum to take a couples (or throuples or 'cules) photo where ever you'd like! It's free! Students should bring ideas for the background you'd like to use. If you have an image in mind, please email it to <a href="mailto:jonathan@myideasneverdie.com">jonathan@myideasneverdie.com</a> with the subject line "Magic Background Image for [Insert Your Name]" LIMITED TO 15 SPOTS! Reserve yours today at the Eventbrite link attached to this listing! Check out our website to learn more! artisansasylum.com

FREE Demonstration with Barbara Marder: Glass Enamel on Copper

Watch how to fuse glass to copper in this fast-paced, one-day FREE demonstration! In a combination of two enthralling materials, watch how to fuse glass to copper in this fast-paced one-day demonstration with Barbara Marder. You will get an overview of the Glass Enamel Studio at Artisans Asylum, get a walk-through of how to operate the furnaces, how to prepare the metal, and some simple techniques for using glass enamel. Barbara Marder has been enameling since 1980 and has been a member of the international Enamelist Society since 1987. She is a retired visual arts educator from the Somerville Public Schools, has an MFA from Boston University, a BA from Skidmore college, and has studied with masters of enameling. Spots are limited, please confirm your attendance by signing up on the Event website link attached to this posting. We hope to see you there! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN PROPMTLY AT 1:00PM. LATE STUDENTS WIL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO, THANK YOU FOR PLANNING ACCORDINGLY.

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Iterations: Perseverance of Craft

Please join us for a at Gallery A2 at Artisans Asylum for the opening reception of Iterations: Perseverance of Craft on Friday November 14th | 7-9pm Free and open to public Live soundscape by special guest Dj DamienPaul Reserve your spot by clicking the Event Website link!

Artisan's Asylum Open House: Fall into Making!

Join Artisans Asylum (A2) for our Open House event, where we'll show you all the ways that you can fall into making!<ul><li>Explore our 52,000 sq. ft. facility across 2 buildings</li><li>Meet fellow makers in one of 14 open shops</li><li>Check out live demonstrations in woodworking, fiber arts, and more.</li></ul>This event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to all! Confirm your attendance by signing up on the Eventbrite link attached to this post, see you there!

Artisans Asylum's Winter Maker's Market

Join us for the Artisans Asylum Winter Maker's Market on December 2nd, from 11 AM to 4 PM. This festive event will showcase the talents of our community, featuring a diverse array of handcrafted goods and artistic creations. Browse and shop from a curated selection of unique wares crafted with love and expertise by Artisans Asylum members and talented local artists and crafters. From intricate jewelry to beautifully crafted woodworking, there's something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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