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Yarn Workshops with Boston Fiber Company!

Join us for a special two part, yarn-tastic workshop with Sara Ingle of Boston Fiber! Using vegetables, flowers, and materials you keep in your kitchen, students will work to naturally dye wool yarn. Participants, ages 4–10, will take home their yarn to dry along with instructions for future yarn-dying projects, like weaving, making pompoms or knit wearables! Following our Yarn Workshop Part 1, participants will join our Yarn Workshop Part 2 and create a final woven art piece!

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Brand Highlight: Art Philosophy

We’re proud to carry Art Philosophy products in the Minni Shop! The California based brand is focused on making high quality art-making materials for any point in your artistic journey. From calming down with creative exercises to working on a passion project, Art Philosophy has you covered. In their own words, Art Philosophy’s products are “as colorful as your imagination”.

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Brand Highlight: Poppik

Poppik products have been a big hit in the Minni Shop and we can see why! The brand’s beautiful selection of paint-by-sticker and assemblage posters feature designs from an ever-expanding group of artists and illustrators, ensuring a range of artistic styles. With projects for kids ages 2-99 in sizes ranging from “mini” to “giant”, Poppik truly offers something for everyone.

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SoWa Neighbor: Clay Lounge

Our neighbor, Jesse is the artist behind J.G Clay and opened Clay Lounge in 2021. Aspiring to experienced potters can choose from one-time workshops, weekly classes, and even private events. The stylish yet understated studio is a wonderful space to explore creating with clay.

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Brand Highlight: Write Sketch &

Write Sketch & began as a design studio in Milan founded in 2004 by Matteo Carrubba and Angela Tomasoni. Their products feature an avant-garde aesthetic and are produced in Italy and France with the only highest quality materials. It’s clear from their bright and refreshing designs Carrubba and Tomasoni and still having fun creating products together! Check out a few of our favorites from this special brand.

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Back-to-School Supplies in the Minni Shop!

We love adding new products to the Minni Shop. This week, we’re highlighting back-to-school goodies. From unique erasers to festive washi tape, Minni has items sure to add cheer to your back-to-school pack! Check it out a few of our favorites.

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Brand Highlight: Wee Gallery

Wee Gallery creates toys that are simple, clever, and help us discover the beauty of connecting with the little people that are most important to us! From high-contrast designs which promote cognitive development, to tactile toys that build motor skills, Wee Gallery keeps growth in mind with every toy!

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Brand Highlight: Mudpuppy

With a focus on puzzles (and many awards to prove it), Mudpuppy has grown into a toy company focusing on getting kids away from screens and into hands-on activities! Our favorite Mudpuppy product is their magnetic dress-up Purrmaid. It’s the cat’s pajamas!

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Product Highlight - Eco-Kids Finger Paints

Finally! Natural, organic, and food-based paint (made with organic fruit and vegetable extracts) that doesn’t compromise on color and vibrancy. Finger paints by Eco-Kids are the perfect introduction to your child applying color to paper. Eco-Kids uses food-safe, non-GMO ingredients to create all-natural colors for your little artist!

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Brand Highlight: Welly

It’s inevitable that little ones will have some tumbles, but we can make the recovery a bit better with stylish bandages for all personalities. Welly is a Minnesotan company, looking out for all adventure seekers and for anyone (big or small) afraid to fall down. Choose from friendly monsters, peculiar pets, or groovy bandages inspired by the ’70s. Wear your artful bandage(s) with pride!

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St. Patrick's Day Gift Guide

Whether gifting a new mama or looking for at-home activities, we’ve got everything you need in green! Notabag’s compact backpack + tote will be practical for bike rides to farmer’s market trips! For toddlers, Wee Gallery’s 32 Ways to Dress Woodland Animals and PlanToys mushroom kaleidoscope will grow their imagination.

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*New* Embroidery Kit!

Take a step back, stitch and relax with our Embroidery Kit! Each DIY Embroidery Kit includes everything you need to stitch your own textile masterpiece, including 3 designs printed on cotton fabric, a bamboo embroidery hoop, needle, stainless steel scissors, and our favorite (and most colorful) embroidery thread.

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SoWa Neighbor: The Vintage Garden

Our neighbor, Cristina Lupica, is the founder and creative director of The Vintage Garden. Stepping into The Vintage Garden, you’ll breathe in the fresh and earthy scents of lush and seasonal flowers and plants that make up their extraordinary bouquets.

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SoWa Neighbor: Marie Galvin Fine Millinery

Marie Galvin is our upstairs neighbor, styling beautiful and sculptural headwear and hats for fashion icons and major motion pictures. Growing up along the Atlantic Way in Ireland, Marie set out to bring hats back in Boston. From headbands to hats, there is something at Marie Galvin for anyone! Go check out some of her beautiful designs as Boston’s “go to” milliner in SoWa’s art + design district!

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