a brooklyn-based community
A THIRD PLACE
WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE IS A CREATIVE,
THAT ART DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ‘GOOD’,
AND THAT COMMUNITY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
our goal is to create a space for people to explore, meet other creatives, and play.
our events feature many different mediums, ranging from paint and collage to tattoo, salt scrubs, and floral arrangement. the world is our oyster and we’re always looking for new ideas to bring you.
with a mix of artist-led workshops and free-play hangs, we are always bringing the good vibes and lookin’ for new friends to join us!
upcoming gatherings
our community
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Rachel Werner
FOUNDER
Master of none, jack of all trades. Rachel created A Third Place to mirror her home - full of different crafting materials, ongoing projects and constant curiosity 🌸
Whether she’s converting her office into a stained glass studio, filling her closets with clay, beads, resin and any other material she can find, or convincing her friends to try some new craft she saw online, her goal is to expand her community and create a space for healing and child-like play
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Angel Yim
TATTOO ARTIST
Angel is an NYC native who is making the world sexier one babe at a time ❤️🔥
When not tattooing at Stefano’s in Williamsburg, she is a graphic designer and artist for licensed apparel, collaborating with properties like Disney, Nintendo, Warner Bros and Nickelodeon - if you want a courage the cowardly dog tat, she got you
Virgo queen and cat mama, the energy angel brings to world is unparalleled. A true gift to us
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Heather Abshire
MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Heather has a soft spot in our hearts - and not just because we own many of her originals. Heather and Rachel used to work together in AdTech wayyy back when
She is a complete inspiration on how to listen to your inner calling and emote your expression of the human experience to connect with others
Her abstract pieces mix human touch with playful shapes and color pallets
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Jen Dale
POET & HEALER
West Coast poet, creative and holistic healer, Jen Dale has been in our lives for the last 10 years. Just as lungs need to be empty in order to breathe, our minds crave space in order to be creative and inspired 🦋
With a focus in Ayurveda, her workshops are designed to empower you to explore how to heal and understand your body, while incorporating self care and community
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Desirée Cascales
MANIFESTATION HEALER
Our favorite traveling Spaniard, Desi comes to us from Asturias. Driven by curiosity and creativity, she has developed her unique health approach, combining the physical—encompassing nutrition, training, and rest—with the mental and spiritual
A firefighter, PhD in Microbiology and healer, there is nothing Desi can’t do or teach us, however she most commonly applies the power of positive thinking and manifestation 💞
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Cassie McDonald
DESIGNER
At her core, Cassie is a community-builder and space maker. Working as an Architectural Designer, her focus is using design as a tool in advocating for social and spatial justice
When not enhancing the physiological and emotional well-being of underserved communities in city environments, Cassie is a crafting queen. Most commonly her medium is concrete and copper, creating beautiful jewelry, lamps, and whatever else she thinks of!