Artisans Asylum

In January of 2023, Artisans relocated from 10 Tyler St. in Somerville to two buildings in Allston, a neighborhood of Boston. This move resulted in a 10,000 square foot expansion of the space. 96 Holton St. 96 Holton St, referred to as "Holton", is the primary address for Artisans Asylum. It contains the front desk and mail center. All public-facing events, including classes, occur at or require check-in at this address. This building houses several communal workshops, including those dedicated fiber arts, electronics and robotics, jewelry-making, digital fabrication, screen printing, and metal casting. 55 Antwerp St. Referred to as "Antwerp", this building contains a metal shop, machine shop, and wood shop. SCUL, a bicycle-based "chopper gang", is based in this building as well. == Organizational Structure ==

Members at Artisans Asylum have 24/7 access to the space via key fobs distributed at new member orientations. The space is largely member-run, and it relies on volunteers to clean and maintain shops and common areas. The front desk is run by a fleet of volunteers termed "Deskies". Tool testers, who ensure that new users can safely operate machinery, are also volunteers. Artisans Asylum has three full-time staff who manage development, facilities, and educational programs. == References ==