The Local Hand

Fathers Day is this Sunday!

Here are some gift ideas for the local dads in your life ❤️

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

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 ✨

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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