Minni and Atlantic Wharf have partnered to offer FREE monthly workshops in the Seaport. Each month will offer a different theme that focus on open-ended play, material exploration, and a variety of art processes. Come join us for a FREE community STEAM workshop at Atlantic Wharf! Children of all ages are invited to team up with Minni instructors for a fun, hands-on activity every month! June’s workshop theme is Minni Blue Hues.

Join us for a fun and festive workshop to kick off summer! A Minni instructor will guide tweens through the process of transforming ordinary seashells into extraordinary works of art.

“Stick” the kids with us for Minni Washi Workshop - Father’s Day Edition, a most cheerful colorful collaboration with renowned Japanese brand MT Washi Tape. Participants ages 4–10 will stick, unstick and play with patterns to create unique graphic designs and one-of-a-kind signs just for dad. A Minni instructor will provide inspiration and support for each little artist as they design their Washi masterpieces. 

Join us for our Open House + Community Drop-In event to participate in art-making, tour the Minni studios, and meet our instructors! Minni Community Drop-Ins are designed for the entire family to enjoy creative play and messy materials in our spacious studio. Rotating themed projects focus on open-ended play, material exploration, and a variety of art processes. Minni Community Drop-Ins are free or pay-what-you-can to give back to our community, one creative project at a time. 

Get ready to move to the rhythm! In partnership with the Esplanade Association, visit Minni’s table for fun-filled and on theme crafting during the concert. Held at the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell along Boston’s Esplanade for Salsa at the Shell, join us for an unforgettable evening of live Latin music, youth-powered talent, and community celebration.

Join Minni on First Fridays in April + May, for a collaborative community drop-in with local dance studio Urbanity to participate in art-making and dancing! Urbanity will run a 20 min dance class at the top of each hour. This is a great opportunity to tour the Minni South End studio, and learn more about our upcoming Minni x Urbanity Summer Programming. 

In our Minni Family Workshop – Garden Party little gardeners will learn how to plant marigold seeds and paint a terracotta pot with their caregiver. A Minni instructor will commence the garden party with a book reading before guiding participants through the painting and planting process. Playful stations on the side will include printing with petals and a special sensory garden.

In this Family Workshop, participants will have so much farm fun! A Minni instructor will show participants how to work together to create a barn that they will decorate and fill with farm animals! Create cute and cuddly farm animals using a variety of methods and materials. In addition, students will delight in a farm-themed sensory bin. Grab your loved ones and come spend a creative morning on Minni's farm! 

Dive into the vibrant world of mixed media collage and visual storytelling! Tweens are invited to learn the artistic process of using shapes, patterns, and images to plan dynamic compositions, and explore how to translate summer aspirations into a compelling visual narrative.

Minni is excited to be once again participating in this year's Duckling Day celebrations! 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.

Spend the day with the ones you love and learn how to create an everlasting flower bouquet with our Minni Family Workshop - Mother's Day Edition! A Minni instructor will guide families through the process of creating, painting, and gluing their own small bouquet of gorgeous up-cycled flowers using egg cartons! 

Join us for our 5th Birthday Celebration + Community Drop-In event to participate in art-making, Join us for our 7th Birthday Celebration + Community Drop-In event to participate in art-making, and celebrate SEVEN fabulous years of Minni!

In collaboration with local mosaic tile company Artaic, artists will take upcycling to the next level in this fun mosaic frame workshop! Using post-industrial / pre-consumer remnant material, a Minni instructor will guide students through the process of decorating picture frames or mirrors. Students will work with porcelain and glass mosaic tiles to create something special for themselves, or to gift to someone else!

Join Minni on First Fridays in April + May, for a collaborative community drop-in with local dance studio Urbanity to participate in art-making and dancing! Urbanity will run a 20 min dance class at the top of each hour. This is a great opportunity to tour the Minni South End studio, and learn more about our upcoming Minni x Urbanity Summer Programming. 

Join us at NuVu for a special Minni Community Drop-In pop-up event! Community Drop-In's are designed for the entire family to enjoy creative play and messy materials in our spacious studio. Rotating themed projects focus on open-ended play, material exploration, and a variety of art processes. Minni Community Drop-Ins are free or pay-what-you-can to give back to our community, one creative project at a time.

In our Minni Family Workshop – Blue Hues cool crafting kiddos and their caregivers will learn all about the big blue sky and its many shades and hues. An instructor will guide the group through a variety of activities including the mixing of blue hues, creating wind with watercolors, and fun with fluffy cloud painting!

In our Minni Family Workshop – Earth Day little artists and caregivers will celebrate our planet with playful projects and sensory stations using an array of natural and recycled materials. A Minni instructor will guide participants through a series of planet-friendly activities and a special book reading. Join us for a creative morning of earthy crafting and nature-inspired fun!

Come join us for a fun morning hand-painting planter pots! Artist educators Jaimie & Kate of thecollab will guide little artists through the process of painting terracotta planter pots using acrylic paints. Explore shape, color and texture using a variety of special painting tools and techniques to develop a one-of-a kind work of art!

In our Minni Family Workshop – City Builders little architects and caregivers will learn all about cities while exploring a variety of multi-sensory 2D and 3D art processes. Join our Minni instructor as we design and construct our own city blocks, explore printmaking, a construction themed sensory station, and enjoy a special book reading. This creative morning of family-friendly fun is not to be missed!

Join Minni on First Fridays in April + May, for a collaborative community drop-in with local dance studio Urbanity to participate in art-making and dancing! Urbanity will run a 20 min dance class at the top of each hour. This is a great opportunity to tour the Minni South End studio, and learn more about our upcoming Minni x Urbanity Summer Programming. 

Add some April Fool's to your day with our Comic Workshop, an all-call for cartoonists! Bring original heroes and villains to life this time with a silly twist! Students will be guided through the process of storytelling and paneling to the ultimate creation of their own April Fool's Day inspired mini-comics. Each participant will delight in the transformation of simple white boxes into colorful, suspenseful and visual stories.

Roll on down to Minni for a Family Workshop all about things that go! Little engineers and caregivers will design their very own cityscapes and roadways using a variety of 2D and 3D art materials. Students will spend time painting colorful wooden cars to bring their streets to life, and explore all the ways to make art through movement - including painting with cars, train collages, and more!

Join Minni at Atlantic Warf for a fun, hands-on "crash course" into the world of moving machines on March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM!

Ooey gooey fun is a goopy guarantee in this slippery slime session! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with gooey green concoctions as a range of ingredients are offered up to students to make the most of three different slimey recipes. Unleash your inner scientist and relax; we’ll take care of the mess as students enjoy the rest.

Pep up your pack! Artists ages 8 to 12 are invited to Minni to design their own special personized mini artwork keychain! A Minni instructor will inspire students to explore the world of accessory design, patterns, and self-expression. Join us to design your own one-of-a-kind accessory!

In Minni Family Workshop – Green Gradients caregivers and color lovers will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and every shade of green! A Minni instructor will start the festivities with a book reading before guiding students through a series of tactile activities, including a collaborative gradient mural and green sensory collages. Come join the color celebration!

Join us for our Community Drop-In event to participate in art-making and tour the Minni studios! Minni Community Drop-Ins are designed for the entire family to enjoy creative play and messy materials in our spacious studio. Rotating themed projects focus on open-ended play, material exploration, and a variety of art processes. Minni Community Drop-Ins are free or pay-what-you-can to give back to our community, one creative project at a time. 

Join us at NuVu for a special Minni Community Drop-In pop-up event! Community Drop-In's are designed for the entire family to enjoy creative play and messy materials in our spacious studio. Rotating themed projects focus on open-ended play, material exploration, and a variety of art processes. Minni Community Drop-Ins are free or pay-what-you-can to give back to our community, one creative project at a time.

Bring your original story to life in our Foldable Zine Workshop with local illustrator Ava Pom! Students will be guided by Ava through the process of folding and illustrating to create their own colorfully inspired mini-book. Each participant will delight in creating a foldable zine into a colorful, suspenseful and visual story. 

In our Minni Family Workshop - Happy Hearts little artists and caregivers will be whisked away by playful projects and sensory stations inspired by Valentine’s Day. A Minni instructor will guide participants through a series of sweet activities, including collaborative heart prints, collaged cards and a special book reading. Join us for a creative morning of happy crafting and happy hearts!