In 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.
Read MoreInspired by one of our favorite semester classes, Minni Sculptors, for little inventors and designers wanting an introduction to space and form. Sculptors uses approachable methods and mediums with a range of materials including wood, wire and upcycled textiles, your little sculptor(s) are encouraged to think out of the box, individually and collaboratively.
Read MoreCalling all local artists to Wake Up the Night! CoDesign Collaborative is thrilled to partner with Minni to expand access for Boston families to hands-on, design-learning workshops through the city’s Wake Up the Night initiative!
Read MoreThis project is for those that are inspired by the magical wonders of the great outdoors! Hang on to your recyclables this week, using recycled egg cartons and other common recyclables like marker caps and wine corks, you’ll find you already have all you need for this project right at home.
Read MoreJoin us for the South End Sidewalk Sale! Fall is here and shops all over the neighborhood are making room for some new merchandise! Join us Sunday, 11am–4pm during the SoWa Market to browse select discounted items. Sale bins will be as low as $5!
Read MoreHappy August and (almost) Labor Day Weekend!
Like many of our Minni members, we are preparing for our kiddos to be back at school and (hopefully!) back to Minni too! Our Fall Semester starts on Monday, September 9th offering a full suite of classes for little artists age 18months–12 years old.
Read MoreCalling all little designers! Create your perfect sci-fi outfit and star in your own fashion show.
Minni and MIT MAD, invite you and your little artist(s) to join our FREE design workshop at the Cambridge Science Fair! Children (K–2) will be taken through the entire design process to create and model their very own sci-fi themed fashion wearable.
Read MoreHappy (almost!) Labor Day! Marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is often a time to sneak in that last bit of summer adventures and take the long weekend to travel to somewhere new!
Read MoreInspired by one of our newest summer program themes, Music Makers, this month we wanted to share our favorite books that share the love of music! Minni Summer Program offers ten individually themed weeks of summer programming for little artists ages 4–10, running until August 30.
Read MoreThis project is for those that love to explore and create outside. With minimal materials, this craft is great for those traveling or wanting a quick and easy project to spark their curiosity wherever you are.
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