The Things Lab Miami

The Things Lab Miami

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Our first iteration is officially closed. We are a nomadic now. Stay tuned for the next one! Also open by appointment

The Things Lab is an ever-changing immersive art installation that serves as a reuse shop and art & community space created by Susan Caraballo & Kerry Phillips.

14/09/2026

Join The Things Lab and Miami Time Swap at The Things Lab at Artisans Playhouse in Hialeah on SUNDAY, September 20, 2-5pm for our collaborative Things Swap!

Share and connect with others while letting go of those things you have been holding onto. Discover treasures for your own use and keep them out of a landfill.

Bring no more than 10 gently used items (no clothes/ no books) - things that are clean, functional, and ready for a new home! You can also come without things to swap and make a Pay What You Value tax deductible donation to The Things Lab for things you take home.

Be kind, respect everyone’s finds, and enjoy the good vibes!

Any leftover items will be donated to The Things Lab. You are also welcome to take your unclaimed donations home with you. That way, nothing goes to waste!

While at Artisan’s Playhouse:
- BRING your own art projects to work on
- GET some things and/or supplies (you name the price) at The Things Lab
- SIGN UP for a pottery or rug tufting class before or after at Artisan’s
- PAINT & GLAZE a reusable mug or other piece
- RENT a sewing machine at Artisan’s
- ORDER something from the Art à la Carte menu at Artisan’s Playhouse
- BUY some coffee or matcha from our new neighbor ⭐️LITTLE V'S🎡

The Things Lab is supported in part by members, partners, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Things Swap logo/original design: Elise Fernandez

03/09/2026

Need SomeTHING?
Or need to get rid of some things?
Or just want to play with some things?
The Things Lab is the place!

The Things Lab at Artisans Playhouse + ⭐️LITTLE V'S🎡
2456 W 8 Ct Hialeah, FL 33010

SATURDAYS 12-6PM
SELF-SERVE whenever Artisan’s & Little V’s are open! Check their schedules.

The Things Lab is a socially-engaged ever-changing art installation and reuse center offering a lending library of things, workshops, Things Swaps,
pop-up events, redistribution services & more!

Visit thethingslab.org for more information.

Want to GIVE us things? We do intakes on Saturdays 2-5pm by appointment. Email us at [email protected].

The Things Lab, created by Susan Caraballo & Kerry Phillips , developed from Prelude to 2100, a Knight Foundation funded project commissioned by Live Arts Miami & Deering Estate.

Photos from The Things Lab Miami's post 20/08/2026

Did you get to your first day of art class without a canvas? Or your kids need craft paper for their homework assignment? Is there already a report that needs to be bound? Stop by The Things Lab and find your missing items!

We are open and staffed every Saturday 12-6pm and Tuesdays during Make & Play 6-11pm. You can also visit and shop when 🤹‍♀️¡LITTLE V'S!🎡 is open as well as during all Artisans Playhouse classes, workshops & events. Check their schedules.

10/08/2026

Join The Things Lab and Miami Time Swap at The Things Lab at Artisans Playhouse in Hialeah on SUNDAY, August 16, 2-5pm for our collaborative Things Swap!

Share and connect with others while letting go of those things you have been holding onto. Discover treasures for your own use and keep them out of a landfill.

Bring no more than 10 gently used items (no clothes/ no books) - things that are clean, functional, and ready for a new home! You can also come without things to swap and make a Pay What You Value tax deductible donation to The Things Lab for things you take home.

Be kind, respect everyone’s finds, and enjoy the good vibes!

Any leftover items will be donated to The Things Lab. You are also welcome to take your unclaimed donations home with you. That way, nothing goes to waste!

While at Artisan’s Playhouse:
- BRING your own art projects to work on
- BUY some things and/or supplies (you name the price) at The Things Lab
- ORDER something from the Art à la Carte menu at Artisan’s Playhouse

The Things Lab is supported in part by members, partners, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Things Swap logo/original design: Elise Fernandez

Photos from The Things Lab Miami's post 06/08/2026

Did you go on vacation and forgot to get a friend or family a souvenir? A magnet from Birmingham? A decorative plate from Spain? Shot glass from Puerto Rico? We got you!

Come by The Things Lab and stock up on gifts! Open every Saturday 12-6pm and Tuesdays during Make & Play 6-11pm as well as during all Artisans Playhouse classes, workshops & events. Check their schedule.

13/07/2026

Join The Things Lab and Miami Time Swap at The Things Lab at Artisans Playhouse in Hialeah on SUNDAY, July 19, 2-5pm for our collaborative Things Swap!

Share and connect with others while letting go of those things you have been holding onto. Discover treasures for your own use and keep them out of a landfill.

Bring no more than 10 gently used items (no clothes/ no books) - things that are clean, functional, and ready for a new home! You can also come without things to swap and make a Pay What You Value tax deductible donation to The Things Lab for the “Things Swap” fund for things you take home.

Be kind, respect everyone’s finds, and enjoy the good vibes!

Any leftover items will be donated to The Things Lab. You are also welcome to take your unclaimed donations home with you. That way, nothing goes to waste!

While at Artisan’s Playhouse:
- BRING your own art projects to work on
- BUY some things and/or supplies (you name the price) at The Things Lab
- ORDER something from the Art à la Carte menu at Artisan’s Playhouse
- RENT a sewing machine at Artisan’s Playhouse
- GET a coffee or matcha at Artesana Café

The Things Lab is supported in part by members, partners, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Things Swap logo/original design: Elise Fernandez

13/07/2026

Join The Things Lab and Miami Time Swap at The Things Lab at Artisans Playhouse in Hialeah on SUNDAY, July 21, 2-5pm for our collaborative Things Swap!

Share and connect with others while letting go of those things you have been holding onto. Discover treasures for your own use and keep them out of a landfill.

Bring no more than 10 gently used items (no clothes/ no books) - things that are clean, functional, and ready for a new home! You can also come without things to swap and make a Pay What You Value tax deductible donation to The Things Lab for the “Things Swap” fund for things you take home.

Be kind, respect everyone’s finds, and enjoy the good vibes!

Any leftover items will be donated to The Things Lab. You are also welcome to take your unclaimed donations home with you. That way, nothing goes to waste!

While at Artisan’s Playhouse:
- BRING your own art projects to work on
- BUY some things and/or supplies (you name the price) at The Things Lab
- ORDER something from the Art à la Carte menu at Artisan’s Playhouse
- RENT a sewing machine at Artisan’s Playhouse
- GET a coffee or matcha at Artesana Café

The Things Lab is supported in part by members, partners, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Things Swap logo/original design: Elise Fernandez

28/06/2026

SUNDAY 6/28 TODAY 12-6pm
Take it ALL for FREE!
KREL at Ironside
7580 NE 4 Ct, Unit 111 in Miami

Monetary donations are welcome & will be given directly to families impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela 🇻🇪🙏🏽

Photos from The Things Lab Miami's post 27/06/2026

FLASH Pop-Up PWYV Sale at KREL at Miami Ironside
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
SAT, June 27, 6-10pm
7580 NE 4 Ct, Unit 111 in Miami

Need a mannequin? Yarn scraps? Want to finish a project KREL started? Want that painting? Looking for a printer? A lightbox? Small refrigerator? Muffler!?!

Come by Saturday, June 27, 6-10pm and say “see you later” to one of Miami’s most beloved artists/designers Karelle Levy and pick up a few of her things! Pay What You Value it to be worth within your budget!

A portion of the funds will be donated to families of victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela 🇻🇪🙏🏽

21/06/2026

Join The Things Lab and Miami Time Swap at The Things Lab at Artisans Playhouse in Hialeah on SUNDAY, June 21, 2-5pm for our collaborative Things Swap!

Share and connect with others while letting go of those things you have been holding onto. Discover treasures for your own use and keep them out of a landfill.

Bring no more than 10 gently used items (no clothes/ no books) - things that are clean, functional, and ready for a new home! You can also come without things to swap and make a Pay What You Value tax deductible donation to The Things Lab for the “Things Swap” fund for things you take home.

Be kind, respect everyone’s finds, and enjoy the good vibes!

Any leftover items will be donated to The Things Lab. You are also welcome to take your unclaimed donations home with you. That way, nothing goes to waste!

While at Artisan’s Playhouse:
- BRING your own art projects to work on
- BUY some things and/or supplies (you name the price) at The Things Lab
- ORDER something from the Art à la Carte menu at Artisan’s Playhouse
- RENT a sewing machine at Artisan’s Playhouse
- GET a coffee or matcha at Artesana Café

The Things Lab is supported in part by members, partners, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 18:00 - 23:00
Saturday 12:00 - 18:00