Join us for the South End Sidewalk Sale! Fall is here and shops all over the neighborhood are making room for some new merchandise! Join us Sunday, 11am–4pm during the SoWa Market to browse select discounted items. Sale bins will be as low as $5!
Read MoreHappy August and (almost) Labor Day Weekend!
Like many of our Minni members, we are preparing for our kiddos to be back at school and (hopefully!) back to Minni too! Our Fall Semester starts on Monday, September 9th offering a full suite of classes for little artists age 18months–12 years old.
Read MoreCalling all little designers! Create your perfect sci-fi outfit and star in your own fashion show.
Minni and MIT MAD, invite you and your little artist(s) to join our FREE design workshop at the Cambridge Science Fair! Children (K–2) will be taken through the entire design process to create and model their very own sci-fi themed fashion wearable.
Read MoreHappy (almost!) Labor Day! Marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is often a time to sneak in that last bit of summer adventures and take the long weekend to travel to somewhere new!
Read MoreInspired by one of our newest summer program themes, Music Makers, this month we wanted to share our favorite books that share the love of music! Minni Summer Program offers ten individually themed weeks of summer programming for little artists ages 4–10, running until August 30.
Read MoreThis project is for those that love to explore and create outside. With minimal materials, this craft is great for those traveling or wanting a quick and easy project to spark their curiosity wherever you are.
Read MoreHappy July to our Minni Community!
Summer is in full swing here at Minni, and we’ve been busy having a messy and creative Summer Program at our studios. We live by these words during our summer program, encouraging our little artist(s) to be a silly, honest, and always kind to one another!
Read MoreWe’re highlighting another adult friendly product this month, available in the Minni Shop for purchase - Geometry kitchen towels are where design and function meet!
Geometry has been one of Minni’s tried and true products in the shop as we have very brand values in supporting artists and our planet in equal measure.
Read MoreThere is nothing better than being outside during the summer, but having a craft for your little one(s) to take outside and entertain themselves with can be a huge perk!
This month’s craft is just that! An easy DIY sidewalk paint recipe that comes together in less than 10 minutes, and will have your kiddos drawing outside while you get to kick your feet up.
Read MoreIn an effort to familiarize our community with our full team at Minni, we are starting a new blog series highlighting one team member and diving into what makes them unique. From their creative experience and background to their favorite Minni projects, we hope you will read through our ‘minni’ interview.
Read MoreHappy June to our Minni Community!
We’ve had an amazing month at the studio, finishing out the Spring Semester and hosting our first ever Student Art Showcase was such a wonderful experience for the students and their families! Students got to share all the amazing work they completed this past semester and show off just how much they blossomed artistically.
Read MoreThe Minni Shop doesn’t just have products for your little artist(s), we also have wonderful items for every age including adults!
One of our favorite adult brands is Dusen Dusen. New to the Minni Shop this year, Dusen Dusen is a Brooklyn-based textile and home goods line that includes bedding, throws, pillows, towels and clothing.
Read MoreThe sun is shining and we can’t get enough of it! This month’s craft is all about catching that sunshine and bringing it inside - or better yet, take this craft outside with you! There’s minimal materials in hopes you can take this craft where ever you are this summer.
Read MoreThis month, ahead of our Summer Program we wanted to share our favorite books that correspond to some of our most popular program themes that we offer! From Aquatic Artists to Playful Potions to Music Makers our Minni Summer Program offers ten individually themed weeks of summer programming for little artists ages 4–10, beginning June 24 and running until August 30.
Read MoreHappy May and Memorial Day Weekend to our Minni community!
We hope you are all taking advantage of these beautiful, bright, and warm days we’ve been having, and that you are all spending some purposeful time together over the holiday weekend.
Just like purposeful family time, creativity requires purposeful time to nurture and grow. At Minni we work in purposeful playtime into all our classes and programs to develop your little artist(s) creativity, and encourage self exploration in art.
If you’re feeling similarly, come host your next party or a playdate in our creative space at Minni!
Read MoreTry this mess-free project at home, perfect for little artist(s) ages 3 and up! Color, cut, and stick it’s as easy as that with this easy to assemble DIY project. Encourage your little one to use many colors and brainstorm shapes to cut out together.
Read MoreMinni is excited to share that we will once again be participating in Duckling Day!
Hosted by The Friends of the Public Garden, in association with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Duckling Day is a beloved tradition of more than 30 years, celebrating the classic children's book, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story led by the Harvard Marching Band.
Read MoreAs a long time favorite at the Minni Shop, we wanted to share a bit more about what makes PlanToys one of our top choices for sustainable play.
At PlanToys, sustainability and child development are top priorities. Their wooden toys enhance both physical and cognitive development by focusing on child safety and age milestones during design and production.
Read MoreHappy April to our Minni community!
April showers bring May flowers…and they certainly have not disappointed! The rain has seemingly been endless but the blossoming trees, budding tulips and hyacinths have brought us back to life and made us ready to party.
If you’re feeling similarly, come host your next party or a playdate in our creative space at Minni!
Read MoreWhat is better than a bouquet of flowers? How about ones that will last forever!
Decorate your space with these vibrant florals, or give them as a gift to mom for Mother’s Day! This project is best for kids 6+ and we highly encourage parental supervision whenever hot glue guns are involved.
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