The stars (or maybe planets!) must have aligned, because thanks to a wonderful member of our Minni community, we recently discovered a beautiful space just down the street. Last week, we signed the lease for our next Beacon Hill studio—fast-tracking our move to early September. (OMG, I can’t believe it either.) This makes your support more important than ever.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, Minni has had to make the difficult decision to consolidate operations into a single location starting in September. Minni will not be renewing our South End lease at the end of the month.
With that in mind, we’re starting to prepare for our big move—consolidating to a single location in Beacon Hill—which means just about everything in our South End studio has to go.
Read MoreMinni Summer Program is in full swing and if you’re interested in knowing the kinds of
projects your little artist(s) get up to then you’re in luck! This month we’re showing a DIY directly from Minni’s Dynamic Designers program to give you a sneak peak.
Read MoreSummer has officially arrived—and whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, a birthday bash, or just want to brighten up a room, this month’s DIY project has found you just in time!
Read MoreDear Minni Community, I have some news to share—both bittersweet and exciting—and I wanted you to hear it directly from me.
Read MoreGet ready for an art adventure using Sharpies to create colorful tie-dye! In this fun at-home activity, little artist(s) will use vibrant Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to create patterns of all kinds and watch as they create custom tie-dye pieces. As you experiment, explore how colors mix and play together, while thinking about color palettes and composition.
Read MoreMinni is excited to share that we will once again be participating in Duckling Day!
Hosted by The Friends of the Public Garden, in association with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Duckling Day is a beloved tradition of more than 30 years, celebrating the classic children's book, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story led by the Harvard Marching Band.
Read MoreSpring is in the air and the flowers will be blooming outside soon! In the meantime, bring spring inside with this fun at-home craft that can be adapted for young or more advanced artists.
This sensory collage project combines painting and collage-making with texture exploration, allowing young artists to experiment with different materials and techniques.
Read MoreIn honor of March being National Women’s History month, we thought it was only appropriate to highlight some of our favorite books that highlight world renowned artists and women in STEAM that have been pioneers in their field, pushed boundaries, and had a positive impact on our world.
Read MoreIn a special edition of Minni Art Book Club, class will begin with Dr. Becky reading her newest book That’s My Truck! where a favorite truck, a frustrated sibling, and a big reaction collide in this heartfelt story about how tough moments can become opportunities for connection and growth.
Read MoreHave you seen our newest coloring cards? If you haven’t make sure you grab one next time you come to class, they’re perfect for quick on-the-go coloring and doodling for your little artist(s). We were lucky enough to have local artist and illustrator Margot Huffman create our newest coloring cards for our summer programming.
Read MoreHave you noticed our growing community art display in our studio? Over the last couple months we’ve had an ever expanding display of our students, instructors, and community members take on their own self portrait.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to partner with NuVu to run six weeks of our summer program for little artists ages 4–10 in Cambridge from July 7 – August 15, 2025. We’ll be offering our tried and true summer sessions like Toy Factory and Waste-Free Wonders, in a new neighborhood with NuVu as our host. If you live in Cambridge (or anywhere along the red line), you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Read MoreOur favorite books all about FOOD!
The weather is (finally!) getting cooler and we’re beginning to prepare for the cozy season. We’re dreaming of curling up together with our loved ones inside and feasting our eyes on these seasonally appropriate books that are perfect for the Thanksgiving season!
Read MoreHappy November!
We hope your fall season has been filled with outdoor adventures taking in the seasonal foliage while the weather is still cooperating. If you’re starting to gear up for the ‘giving season and are thinking about what to do with your kiddos while you’re at the grocery store, then Minni has just the thing for you!
Read MoreMinni is thrilled to have been a selected as a local Boston business to be featured in a segment titled, “Exploring family fun in Massachusetts for all ages”. The placement shares Minni’s mission to provide access to art and design classes for little artists in the Boston area, shows a recent Messmaker class, and includes an interview with our founder Kelly!
Thank you to the Chronicle for featuring Minni, and thinking of us as a top destination for family fun in Boston!
Read MoreBring your favorite creepy creatures to life this Halloween with this spook-tacular project! Transform those ordinary egg cartons into your scariest ghouls, goblins, and monsters that can haunt your home for Halloween.
Read MoreAs the spooktacular season of Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to dive into this collection of daring children's books that celebrate all things eerie and enchanting!
Read MoreWhile visiting art galleries and museums with little artists can be daunting, here are our tips for having a great time and getting inspired!
Read MoreCharlestown Public Library is partnering with Minni to expand access for Boston families to hands-on, design and art education throughout the Fall on select dates. We will be offering Minni Explorers classes as a pop-up at the Charlestown Public Library on select Fridays from 10:30am-11:15am.
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