Minni WoodShop
Little builders ages 6–10 are welcome to Minni WoodShop, a workshop all about foundational woodworking skills and designing the best birdhouses on the block. Minni Instructor and skilled woodworker Eugene will guide students through the approachable process of designing and constructing their own birdhouses using kid tested tools. Students will accumulate a working knowledge of woodworking techniques, including measuring, sanding, setting screws, and hammering. WoodShop will be wrapped up with a little bit of color, as students paint and personalize their finished houses.
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Minni Saint Patrick's Day Events
Green is getting a moment in the spotlight at Minni. Saint Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate GREEN! We are celebrating this springy color all week-long with slime, cones and special (green) crafting.
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Volvo Cars
“Designer and entrepreneur Kelly Harris Smith pioneered the use of wool felt in the USA. Now she’s turning her attention to inspiring a new generation of sustainable creators.” Founder of Minni + Creative Director Kelly Harris Smith described how Minni inspires little ones to design great things in a recent feature by Volvo Cars.
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Low + Slow - Illustrations by Raúl the Third
Introducing “Low + Slow,” our newest exhibition featuring original illustrations from the popular Lowriders comic book series and the much anticipated ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market! by award-winning author and illustrator Raúl The Third. Created with simple Bic ballpoint pens, Raúl’s vibrant and playful illustrations celebrate childhood literature and the Latino cultural experience.
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Spring Classes at Minni
Start your spring in the studio. We have planned a busy spring session featuring some of our favorite classes. From tie-dye to toy design to the gooiest of slime, our Spring Session has it all!
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Valentine's Day Slime
Introducing Fluffy Frosting Slime, a creamy sensory project perfect for all ages and snowy days. This slime resembles fluffy layers of strawberry frosting, and is made with ingredients found right in your cabinets. Whip some up with your sweetheart this week!
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Minni ServiceShop
ServiceShop is vrooming and zooming right towards us! Join us on Sunday, February 17, 10–11:30am for a workshop that literally speeds by, as instructor Eugene Zeleny takes students ages 4–10 for a real “crash course” into the realm of “Moving Machines.”
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Minni BotShop
Gears will be turning for students in our Minni BotShop workshop, geared to offer an approachable exploration of engineering and mechanics. Workshop instructor Eugene will guide participants through the process of designing and constructing their own robots, using a range of recycled materials including wood and rope. Participants will be anything but on autopilot as this program gets the creative wheels whirring.
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Wine + Weave - Felt Slippers
Join us Thursday evening for our next adult workshop all about sipping wine + stitching soft slippers just for your little one (or for a soon-to-be-parent). Instructor and skilled sewer Caroline will teach the basic buttonhole stitch and the classic cross-stitch as participants create cozy wool felt slippers. Grown-ups of all ages and artistic abilities are welcome!
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Minni PomPomShop
Fuzzy, textured, and tactile pom poms make the perfect post holiday distraction for the kiddos. Instructor Denise will knock holiday songs out of our heads to jumpstart January with the making of magical mini pom poms.
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Late Fall Session Highlights
MinniArtists have designed and created right through our late fall classes, leaving the Minni studio brighter and more colorful than before. Students have designed dollhouses, engineered floating boats, and sticked and stacked the coolest toppling towers.
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A Winter for a Fox, or Two
In a colorful collaboration with the renowned Japanese brand MT Washi Tape, Minni commissioned an installation inspired by wintery hues and woodlands designed by local artist and teacher Denise Gunter.
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Minni SlimeShop
Create concoctions and enjoy the experiments offered by instructor Denise in our SlimeShop workshop, as a range of ingredients are offered up to students ages 4-10 to make the most of three different winter-themed slimey recipes. Unleash your inner scientist and relax; we’ll take care of the mess as students enjoy the rest.
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Cozykin in Back!
CozyKin is coming back to Minni! Cookies and Cocoa with CozyKin is an informational event for nannies and families featuring holiday cookie decorating, cocoa, coffee (of course), and holiday themed crafting.
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Winter Classes at Minni
Jumpstart January with creativity. Refresh + refocus in the studio after the holiday rush. Our Winter Session begins the week of January 8!
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Workshop Highlights - Wine + Weave
On a snowy November evening, a more mature crowd gathered in the Minni Lounge for Wine + Weave - Circle Looms, our first adult workshop all about sipping and easy crafting. Wine was served while instructor Caroline guided participants through the relaxing process of weaving with embroidery hoops. Designed to accommodate all skill levels, our adult workshops provide the perfect excuse to sneak away from home for a night of creativity.
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Minni at Hi-Rise Bazaar
Minni will be a featured maker at Hi-Rise Bazaar! Stop by Hi-Rise Bread Company during the Observatory Hill Holiday Stroll in Cambridge on Sunday, December 9th from 4–7pm for a free Minni craft and holiday fun.
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Minni WashiShop
Join us for our first-ever WashiShop in a most cheerful and colorful collaboration with renowned Japanese brand MT Washi Tape. We'll explore a suite of sticky properties as little designers ages 4-10 use a veritable rainbow of washi pieces to prance, dot, and dasher their way through holiday-themed projects and crafts.
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CozyKin at Minni
CozyKin is hosting Donuts in the South End, an informational event featuring our favorite Blackbird Donuts, hot coffee, and special sensory activities for the little ones. CozyKin is a nanny share dedicated to pairing local families with fully vetted Montessori trained nannies while maintaining thoughtful support throughout the relationship.
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Minni Winter Sip + Shop
Mark your calendars! Minni’s Winter Sip + Shop is happening November 30–December 2 and December 7–9. Local designers will be popping up in the Minni Lounge all weekend during SoWa’s Winter Festival, a celebration of local makers, designers, and artists. Shop, sip, and enjoy the season!
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