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is an artist collective and creative space stocked with adorable, whimsical products to brighten your day! We offer unique, small-batch goodies and gifts designed by local artists while building community through out-of-this-world workshops and meet-ups.
The Garage
36 John F. Kennedy St,
Cambridge, MA
2nd Floor Central LocationNote: We will be closed Friday 4/17
Friday ✧ 2:30 - 7
Saturday ✧ Noon - 7
Sunday ✧ Noon - 5
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meet the artists
We’re Sara and Jennie - co-founders, local artists and besties!You may have spotted us vending at craft fairs, Pride festivals, anime conventions and more - around New England and beyond - over the past 10 years.
Sara works in a variety of styles to create fun and whimsical illustrations that reflect their love of telling stories, cute creatures, and nature. Whether it be tasty treats or magical ducks, Sara aspires to create illustrations that people can relate to, be inspired by, and fall in love with!
Jennie (DBA Cambrasine) is an illustrator, printmaker, and product designer from Massachusetts. She primarily works digitally but enjoys experimenting with various styles and mediums. Her personal designs often feature nature, animals, and her own original characters. In her free time you can find Jennie on nature walks with her dog Cadence, spending time with friends and family, and, of course, drawing.
We feature a rotating and expanding selection of local artists to keep things fresh!Our Current Guests:
Avery Whitlock ✧ Catfish Cult
Chu Charms ✧ Denpa Archive ✧ Dollphinwing
Fake Cakery ✧ Maiden and the Machine
info & faq
✧ How do I get there? ✧
Parking: There is metered street parking as well as some local parking garages. On Sunday, street parking is free!
For a limited time, there is a validated parking garage promo - info here.Public Transit: Make your way to the Red Line and hop out at Harvard! Several buses also stop here. Please check the MBTA website for more information.
⊹ Accessibility ⊹
Ramp: The ramp is a bit steep, so it may or may not be traversable depending on your level of mobility/devices. Some may be able to use it alone, some may require assistance, and others may not be able to ascend it.Elevators: The elevator on the right, which is down a few stairs, can take you to the 2nd floor. It will look like you’re in the wrong place (like you got transported to the backrooms), but follow the hallway down to the right around the corner and exit into the mall.For those who cannot go down the few stairs to that elevator, please use the left elevator to go to the 3rd floor, transfer to the right elevator, and make your way down to the 2nd floor. However, this left elevator does not appear to be working at time of writing. We will update this as soon as that changes.Unfortunately The Garage is an older building that does not meet today’s expectations for accessibility. While this is outside of our control, inclusivity is deeply important to us and we are more than happy to accommodate you in any way we can.For example, we are happy to set up a time within store hours to meet you on the first floor, or possibly curbside. We can send an in-depth video tour of the store that day and bring products you are interested in looking at to you for your perusal! To arrange this, please contact us via Instagram, e-mail, text, or call.If you have any other ideas for ways we can help, please let us know.
✧ Wasn't The Garage demolished? ✧
Lucky for us, it is instead being revitalized with small local businesses like ours!
⊹ What else is going on at The Garage? ⊹
Learn more about the small businesses and pop-ups in the building!
✧ More questions? ✧
Contact us at [email protected],
or shoot us a DM on Instagram
upcoming events
collaborative doodle mural ⊹ ongoing ⊹
We will create a doodle mural together by turning abstract shapes into figurative forms. All skill levels welcome!Step 1. Pick your favorite shapes drawn by previous participants and turn them into what you “see” in them!
Example: This blob kind of looks like …a cat!
Step 2. Draw new shapes for the next person to work from.Find this activity at the back of the shop - no sign up required!
visit sara at luna moth zine fest ⊹ 4/18 ⊹
artist trading card create & swap ⊹ 4/19 ⊹
We'll create ATCs - small pieces of artwork (2.5" x 3.5") meant to be traded and collected - and do a randomized swap! All mediums and skill levels welcome.Sign UpThis event is FREE to attend, but please SIGN UP using the form - space is limited!
trinket charm making: beginners ⊹ 5/17 ⊹
Hosted by guest artist Denpa Archive. Our popular trinket making workshop is back! This iteration will be a smaller group of people, geared towards beginners who need more instruction. Sign up early![Sign Up Coming Soon]
cosplay figure drawing ⊹ TBA ⊹
Join us for an evening of figure drawing, featuring local cosplayers as our models! All skill levels welcome.
Special thanks to Mayfly for allowing us to use their space for this event.[Details & Sign Up Coming Soon]
work with us
We look forward to connecting and collaborating with members of our community to bring unique products and happenings to Trinket Planet!These applications are not first-come first serve, so please take your time completing them and read all details carefully.We will reach out if we think your work/event is a good fit!✧ Local Artist Consignment Application ✧
✧ Host Application for Meet-Ups / Workshops / Small Events ✧