The Local Hand
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The Local Hand offers a curated selection of handmade goods by local artists and makers.
06/18/2026
Fathers Day is this Sunday!
Here are some gift ideas for the local dads in your life ❤️
06/09/2026
This Saturday, we're hosting a very special workshop with !
JUNK JOURNALING, COLLAGE + BOOK-MAKING
Saturday, June 13
10 am - 2 pm
Combining memory, personal narrative and getting your hands dirty all into one! Make a relic of Summer 2026 through the arts of bookmaking and collage.
Participants will learn to assemble a 5x7 accordion book, and begin, finish or save for later a “junk journal” to remember the year by.
All materials included (paper, cardboard, collage supplies, bone files, etc.).
We will have a brief lunch break, while waiting for our books to dry. Please feel free to bring your lunch or grab something from one of our neighboring restaurants
06/07/2026
New dorchester merch just landed, right in time for Dot Day!
Come by the shop today during the parade. We're located at 1912 Dorchester Ave, right next to ✨
06/05/2026
A big (belated) thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our 3-year anniversary last month!
The Local Hand wouldn't be here without you, and I am oh so grateful to be part of such a wonderful, supportive community. ❤️
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05/03/2026
Come celebrate with us! 🌻
Next Saturday (May 9th) is Spring Open House and 3rd anniversary celebration!
Come by for complimentary coffee, pastries, and fun activities for all ages.
Kids can create their own Mother's Day cards at our card-making station, complete with markers, stickers, stamps, and other fun materials.
And to thank our community for your continued support, we'll have special discounts and promotions throughout the event.
Hope to see you there ❤️
05/02/2026
New oversized tea towels for Spring. Which one is your favorite??
Made in New England by on organic unbleached cotton 🌸
04/30/2026
May workshops are live on our website! Sign up before they sell out.
P.s. workshop tickets make a wonderful Mother's Day gift!
04/29/2026
Mothers Day is May 10! Find the perfect gift and card in our shop. 💕
Our products are sourced from artists and makers in the Boston area. Every purchase goes to supporting our local creative economy. 🎨
Our next watercolor collage workshop is this weekend!
What I love about this process is you really don't need to have any painting skills at all. We mess around with paint at the beginning, but we mostly focus on shapes, color, pattern and most importantly creative freedom.
This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a low-stress, joyful way to make art.
Saturday, April 18
11 am - 1 pm
$40 per person
Includes all supplies + snacks
Taught by
Link in bio to sign up!
03/31/2026
Our next art show will feature work by residents of !
The Boston Home is an innovative long-term care facility for adults with advanced MS and other neurological conditions.
💫 Please join us for the opening:
Thursday, April 2
6-8 pm
The Local Hand
1912 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA
All artwork is for sale, and we'll have light refreshments from !
This event is free and open to all.
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1912 Dorchester Avenue
Boston, MA
02124
Opening Hours
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |