At Minni we pride ourselves on steering clear of plastics, whenever possible, and consciously creating with natural and recycled materials. We often incorporate recycled materials into all our curriculum for our classes, vacation programs, and workshops. We also actively work to partner with like minded artists and brands who incorporate recycled materials or make sustainability efforts within their work.
Read MoreLet’s get cozy and craft this holiday season! This craft, using recycled cardboard is easy to assemble and uses minimal materials. It’s the perfect seasonal craft to get you and your little artist into the festive spirit!
Read MoreGet outside with your little artist(s) and admire the foliage all around us! This craft is all about using the beauty of the outdoors as inspiration to design your very own leaf garland.
Read MoreDIY Recycled Jewelry Craft! Next time you go to throw away cardboard from a package, try out this method of upcycling it into patterned jewelry!
Read MoreNeed a craft to entertain your little artist(s) at home this summer? Let’s build a maintenance-free cactus sculpture using recycled materials!
Read MorePut your engineering skills to the test with this fun shape stacking challenge using just paper and tape!
Read MoreCreate your own winter wonderland diorama using just recycled cardboard and paint! Put simple shapes together to create a landscape, then add texture by using some special painting techniques!
Read MoreSharing meals and telling the stories of our food traditions is one of the many ways we celebrate community and family. Think about a favorite food or recipe you’d like to eat and share with others and recreate it in 3D paper collage!
Read MoreInspired by the art of children’s book illustrator Eric Carle, this torn paper collage is a great way to use up scrap paper and old art projects to capture the colors of the fall landscape!
Read MoreWith the arrival of fall and earlier sunsets, it’s a great time to look up at the sky and search for stars and constellations. A constellation is an imaginary picture made by connecting the stars in the sky, like connect-the-dots!
Read MoreCelebrate sunflower season with this textural collage project! This project is best for ages 4+, but can be adapted for little ones too.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read More🌞 Be the sunshine! We never let a few clouds rain on our parade! We’re making our own sunshine with these bright and bold collages. Slices of sun and super-bright rays burst across the page to create an exuberant expression of sunshine!
Read More🌈 Happy Pride Month! We’re starting off June by celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities in Boston and everywhere with a Rainbow Collage project. Think about all of the beautiful colors you see when you walk around your neighborhood. Grab your art supplies and let’s create something beautiful together!
Read MoreCollagraph – Explore texture and printmaking with just a few materials. Collect recycled materials from around your house! Glue down a variety of materials (and textures) to a piece of cardboard. We love to use bubble wrap, thick yarn and bumpy/smooth papers. Think about creating a collage!
Read MoreEarth Day is here and we’re always looking for ways to reduce our impact on our planet. In our Minni Shop, we feature sustainable brands and are committed to more earth-friendly learning and products! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite sustainable products below.
Read MoreRubbings – Explore texture and pattern with just three materials. Collect your crayons and pastels! Sticky Lemon’s crayons are our favorite to use for this project. Place a piece of cardboard on a flat surface, put a piece of printer paper on top, and use the side of a crayon to make a rubbing. Layer colors and use corrugated cardboard for extra texture!
Read MoreStretch, shape, and sculpt TWO St. Patrick’s Day slime projects! This project is for ages 4+ and only requires a few materials (likely in your kitchen cabinet). For an opaque vibrant green slime, try our fluffy shamrock shake slime. For a translucent, sparkly slime filled with glittery goodness, try our pot of gold slime!
Read MoreTell someone you like them with a homemade Valentine’s Day card! This project is for all ages and only requires a few materials. This project can be made easier with precut shapes for toddlers. Make someone smile today with a handwritten card with your little lovebug.
Read MoreLet’s make something together this Valentine’s Day! This project only requires a few materials and can be made easier for little ones (with fewer hole punches) or more difficult with more yarn and more holes to weave through. Create something sweet with your little cupid today!
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