Get those gears turning with our Build Kit! Each Build Kit comes with all the tools and gadgets needed to design and engineer the most colorful robot. Supplies include a handmade wooden robot set, a mallet for easy assembly, our favorite washable markers, a sketchbook, a glue stick, and all the materials needed for unique details.
Read MoreBead + Fiber has been a trusted SoWa neighbor since our opening, and has provided countless activities for kiddos and adults. Bead + Fiber is a women-owned small business that serves the artists and makers of the Boston community! From an extensive variety of beads to yarns that vary from thin to thick and sheep to alpaca fibers, Bead + Fiber finds ethically sourced materials.
Read MoreWe’ve got three ideas for you to transform your average wrapped beeswax candle to something showstopping! Our Candle Kit includes everything you need to create multiple colorful candles. Check out our ideas below to take your candle decor into new directions!
Read MoreHandcrafted in small batches in South Boston, MA, Noted makes soy wax based candles with fragrances derived from essential and skin safe base oils. Packaged in an 8oz glass jar, these 100% soy wax candles use a single cotton wick and have roughly 45 hours of burn time. Our local neighboring maker makes scents ranging from refreshingly beachy to woodsy and subtly sweet. Come by to pick up your favorite scent and support your greater Boston community!
Read MoreBased in Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH, Areaware is a small team working with independent designers to bring great design to gifts, toys and home goods. From their iconic Cubebot to their beautifully designed puzzles, Areaware brings spunk and joy to everyday objects. Our favorite Areaware puzzles include the pink to purple gradient puzzle and the wavy, curved shapes of the Dusen Dusen Arc puzzle.
Read MoreWith more time at home, let Minni help with creative activities (and beautifying your space!). Each Candle Kit includes everything you need to create multiple colorful candles. Unwind with family members with this relaxing activity. These beeswax candles make thoughtful gifts for the holidays!
Read MoreFalcon creates trays and tumblers that do it all! From dinner parties to art table organization, these sturdy enamel trays and tumblers are made from unbreakable steel and are easy to wash! Founded in 1920 in England, Falcon Enamelware manufactures quality enamel trays, tumblers and cookware perfect for your kitchen and your child’s art table. We love using these heavy-duty trays to distribute paint in our art + design classes!
Read MoreGet your carts ready! We have a weekend of savings coming! Minni is having 20% off of ALL items (excluding subscription kits) starting at 6am on Black Friday, running through Small Business Saturday and continuing through Cyber Monday. This is your chance to save BIG on art supplies, Creative Kits, candles, home goods, accessories and more! *Please note – we will be limiting the number of people in our store and requiring customers to wear masks.
Read MoreWe are so excited about our newest SoWa neighbor, Wyllo! Founder Lyss, opened up her first brick and mortar shop this year. After making jewelry for the past 10 years, she launched her own brand and carries clothing, accessories, greeting cards and art from over 50 women-owned businesses. From beauty and bath products to delicate pieces of everyday jewelry, Wyllo mindfully chooses companies to work with and some that are just one to two-person operations!
Read MoreTattly meshes great design and art! Based in Brooklyn and founded by a mom with a passion for design, Tattly produces temporary tattoos created by professional designers and illustrators who earn a percentage of every sale. We love how whimsical and detailed these beautiful temporary tattoos are on kids and adults! From bikes to butterflies, Tattly covers it all!
Read MoreStitch and Tickle is a line of handmade leather bags and goods designed by Sophie Truong. Born in France and moving to Boston in the 90’s, Truong has created simple, beautiful, functional and one-of-a-kind pieces. Along with a handmade bags, Truong has chosen small-batch clothing, home accessories, ceramics, jewelry and more for her shop! We are so lucky to have Stitch and Tickle as our SoWa neighbor!
Read MoreFounded in 2016, this Dutch kids label is vibrant, funky, colorful and makes anyone smile! Known for bold patterns and colorblocking, Sticky Lemon is full of great colors that pack a punch and relishes in retro design. We love Sticky Lemon’s use of recycled materials, their fuzzy and soft teddy pencil cases and their sweet pins to adorn our Minni apron.
Read MoreOKW is a high-end women’s fashion shop located next door to Minni in SoWa’s Art + Design District. At OKW, ready-to-wear clothing can be purchased in-store and online! Woman-owned, OKW delivers custom made creations for customers. An item can be ordered, designed and made for specific measurements within only a week or two! Head on over to OKW to view these one-of-a-kind designs!
Read MoreWe have transformed our most popular DesignShop Workshop into a Minni Creative Kit! Crafted locally, these tiny homes are made by our woodworking instructor. Design, rearrange, build and play in your very own abode. Our Design Kit will spark your little one’s imagination when they decide colors, layers, and placement of their objects. Choose between our warm or cool color combinations.
Read MoreNotabag is an award-winning German brand producing tote bag-backpack hybrids with a practical, eco-conscious design. We love the lightweight comfort of these bicycle-friendly tote bags! The mini reflective bag is perfect for Minni artists + explorers to and from classes!
Read MoreUtah-based Gathre, creates soft, non-toxic vegan leather mats and products designed for busy families. Founded by two moms, these practical, yet sustainable products are wipeable, water-resistant and fold compactly for easy storage and transportation. We love how each Gathre product is beautiful and functional. We use Gathre mats during projects for easy clean-up and to mark art workspaces for proper social distancing!
Read MoreLos Angeles-based P.F. Candle Co. features fragrant scents hand-poured with a blend of soy wax and natural ingredients. All of their candles are vegan, cruelty-free and phthalate free. What started as a one-woman business, this California team has created sustainable and beautifully designed scents. Averaging around 40-50 hours of burn time, we love the sultry, earthy scents created by P.F Candle Co. Since Minni has opened, we’ve always loved adding these calming scents to our space.
Read MoreOoly creates fun and colorful art materials for children, from packs of glittering pens to tiny macaroon-shaped erasers. Ooly products bring fun to any art project by combining brilliantly bright colors with convenience like ergonomically shaped crayons to erasable colored pencils. When it comes to art supplies, Ooly has it all! We love how Ooly has art supplies for a range of ages and takes into consideration fine motor skill building and ergonomics. Ooly is irresistibly cute and we can’t get enough!
Read MoreWee Gallery ethically manufactures beautifully designed toys and products made from sustainable materials. After discovering that newborns are interested in simple black and white forms, founders of Wee Gallery – Surya and Dave, created a collection designed to educate and enjoy. We love how Wee Gallery uses clean and uncomplicated animal designs for babies and toddlers to grow their cognitive development.
Read MoreComing this weekend is the South End Sidewalk Sale! Brought to you by South End Local, browse OKW, Bead + Fiber and so much more! Shop safely in person at Minni on Saturday and Sunday from 11am–3pm and receive 10% off products. Can’t make it in person? We’ll be offering 10% off online product orders Thursday–Sunday with code SIDEWALKSALE.
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