Posts tagged creativity
Minni Favorite Books – February

This month’s stories are united by something they’re all missing… words! We have all heard the adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” and in the case of these illustrated stories, it couldn’t be more true. Each story takes us on a journey told solely through illustration, challenging the viewer to mine each page for visual cues.

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Minni Favorite Books – January

As we enter a new year, we’re resolving to be BRAVE, whatever the year may bring! Starting a new year with hope and promise means facing fears that may get in our way. These stories inspire us to summon our courage in service of our big dreams. The plucky characters show us the magical things we can accomplish when we forge ahead, despite our fears.

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Minni Favorite Books – December

This month we’re circling back to the basic building blocks of art and design… SHAPES! These star stories show us how simple shapes make up our world. At Minni we’re always angling for every little artist and designer to develop a well-rounded visual vocabulary. When we can recognize and identify shapes, we’ve got have the first pieces of the puzzle. That’s why we’re excited to highlight these multidimensional stories, designed to form understanding and stretch the imagination!

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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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Minni Favorite Books – November

This month we’re reading books about our favorite topic, art! Artists big and small know the art-making journey is often just as interesting and rich as the finished piece itself. Taking ideas from conception to fruition can be tricky! In addition to highlighting how art beautifies the world, these stories also encourage us to embrace the messiest parts of making.

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