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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 – 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!
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!
Creativity will bloom at our next Minni Tween Workshop! An instructor will guide students through the process of folding and bunching of colorful flowers using a variety of techniques and colored crepe tissue paper. Students will learn how to craft bright paper blooms, adding contrasting petals and colors along the way. We will bring the outdoors in as program participants make mini flower gardens of their own.
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!
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!
Ages 4–10 “Stick” the kids with us at Minni WashiShop - Valentine’s Edition, 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 create unique Valentine’s cards for special loved ones, friends and even classmates!
Little jewelry designers are welcomed to a bracelet adventure all about winding, looping and stringing together unique beaded creations! A Minni instructor will guide participants through the basics of beading with extra special beads provided by our friends, Names for Good.
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!
Artists ages 8 to 12 are invited to Minni to explore a super fun monoprinting method! A Minni instructor will inspire students to explore texture, layering, and fabulous color combinations as they learn the process of gelatin printmaking. Join us to print your own one-of-a-kind artwork!
In Minni Family Workshop – Music Makers little musicians and their caregivers will learn how to create all the sounds of music with repurposed and recycled materials found right in the studio. A Minni instructor will guide students through a series of engaging projects focused on tunes + tones, including drumming canvas paintings to the beat, coloring with jingle bells and creating their own shakers.
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.
Take your little one to the moon and back in Minni Family Workshop – Night Lights, a workshop all about starry winter skies and glistening reflections. A Minni instructor will begin with a reading of Papa, Please Get the Moon For Me by Eric Carle before guiding star gazers through a series of sensory activities.
Support our partners at Room to Grow!
Although this is a free community event, Minni will be collecting donations of new and "like new" baby items for Room to Grow (Donation Guidelines). 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.
Join us for a festive workshop where little makers ages 4–10 will craft personalized ornamental frames, colorful characters on wooden spoons, and special handmade lanterns to share with lucky loved ones or proudly display at home. In Minni Gift Workshop, an instructor will guide little gift givers on a mission to make unique handmade gifts for loved ones this holiday season. The workshop will wrap (pun intended) as artists craft their own decorative gift bags and wrapping paper!
Join us for a cozy creative adventure in our Snowy Shelters Workshop! Designed for tweens ages 8 to 12, this fun-filled workshop invites participants to craft their own winter wonderland. Participants will explore the wonders of nature as they use a variety of mixed media to create their own snowy scenes. From model magic snowmen, to glittery snowflakes, and miniature cozy cabins, the sky’s the limit in this seasonal snowy shelter workshop. Join us for an evening of fun and cozy crafting, and of course, pizza!
In Minni Family Workshop – Winter Wonderland, students and caregivers will craft and create all the elements of a wintery landscape inspired by first snowfalls and Ezra Jack Keat’s renowned book "The Snowy Day." A Minni instructor will begin with a book reading before guiding students through a selection of icy activities, from creating magical winter wands with sparkling snowflakes to a collaborative soft winter collage. Bundle up and come prepared for our most magical workshop yet.
In Minni Family Workshop – Winter Wonderland, students and caregivers will craft and create all the elements of a wintery landscape inspired by first snowfalls and Ezra Jack Keat’s renowned book "The Snowy Day." A Minni instructor will begin with a book reading before guiding students through a selection of icy activities, from creating magical winter wands with sparkling snowflakes to a collaborative soft winter collage. Bundle up and come prepared for our most magical workshop yet.
Join Minni and CoDesign Collaborative in making a cozy quilt! Families will be guided through the making of colorful patterns with soft felt shapes, fabric glue and simple stitching techniques to make cozy quilts, perfect for snuggling up with a favorite stuffy and a cup of hot cocoa! This is a FREE event funded by the City of Boston Nightlife Economy Department’s grant program.
Everyone's favorite neighborhood event, The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, is Thursday, December 5th from 6–9PM. Shop & dine at your favorite Beacon Hill spots and stop by Minni from 6–8PM for a holiday activity and a special pop-up from Framebridge! A festive night of shopping & specials awaits you and your loved ones! Happy Holidays!
In this special collaborative workshop with 2 Mindful Girls, students will be guided through a series of mindful movements and age appropriate yoga moves with the intention of acknowledging all they are thankful for this season. After setting intentions, little artists will mindfully paint using a variety of tools and a special focus on the process-based approach to watercolor painting. Join us for this relaxing workshop ahead of the busy holiday season!
In this special collaborative Family Workshop with 2 Mindful Girls, students and caregivers will be guided through a series of mindful movements and age appropriate yoga moves with the intention of acknowledging all they are thankful for this season. After setting intentions, little artists will explore a selection of sensory activities including fabric collages and soothing watercolors. Join us for this relaxing workshop ahead of the busy holiday season!
Create your own one-of-a-kind magnets! Artists ages 8 to 12 are invited to Minni to design their own magnetic masterpieces! Under the guidance of a Minni instructor, students will dive into the world of collage and mixed media, exploring patterns, textures, and self-expression. Whether you want to showcase your favorite colors, images, or quotes, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to let your imagination shine!
Join us for a hands-on fiber art adventure at the Boston Athenaeum! Explore soft and textured materials through creative projects and sensory stations, perfect for little hands and big imaginations. This workshop is for children aged 18 months to 5 years alongside their caregivers.
Join Minni and CoDesign Collaborative to design and create your very own table decor in time to celebrate Thanksgiving! Little artist(s) will get into the Thanksgiving spirit with table placemat creations, and warm hued lanterns using recycled materials! This is a FREE event funded by the City of Boston Nightlife Economy Department’s grant program.
Join us for our Community Drop-In event to participate in art-making and tour the Minni studio!
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.
Slime scientists will be lining up for our spookiest and gooiest workshop yet! Grab your cauldrons and join us to create creepy concoctions in our Halloween slime workshop! Students will make the most of three different slimy interpretations of everything Halloween, beginning with fluffy pumpkin slime and concluding with a bubbly witches brew. Let your little one unleash their inner scientist; we’ll take care of the mess as students enjoy the rest.
Join us for a spooky take on architecture in this Minni workshop! Students will use an exciting medley of recycled and craft materials to design their own facades complete with towering turrets and ghastly gargoyles. Perfect for the spooky season!
In our Minni Family Workshop- Fall Fest, students and caregivers will enjoy creative fall festivities right in the studio! Students will explore all the crunchy textures and warm hues of fall through a selection of sensory activities inspired by our favorite season. The festivities will kick off with pumpkin painting and wrap up with messy apple printing and leaf collaging. Join us for the most colorful celebration of the season!
Plop, hiss, fizz! Grab your cauldrons and witch hats for a magical adventure in creating spooky soaps and b(oo)tiful bath bombs! Join our Minni instructor as you learn to craft bath bombs and melt-and-pour soaps, adding vibrant colors and enchanting fragrances to create the perfect witches’ brew. Plus, students will get to design eye-catching packaging for their creations—perfect for gifting or keeping!
Get ready for a ghoulishly fun time filled with creativity and a sprinkle of magic! 🧙♀️✨
In our Minni Family Workshop- Fall Fest, students and caregivers will enjoy creative fall festivities right in the studio! Students will explore all the crunchy textures and warm hues of fall through a selection of sensory activities inspired by our favorite season. The festivities will kick off with pumpkin painting and wrap up with messy apple printing and leaf collaging. Join us for the most colorful celebration of the season!
Join Minni and CoDesign Collaborative on Tuesday, October 1, from 5-7pm ET for a city-builders workshop. Kids and families will decorate cardboard buildings with donated materials from actual design projects. Kids can add their building to a growing city or take their piece home with them! Coloring sheets are always available so kids of all ages can participate in the making.
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!
Calling all little designers! Minni and MIT MAD, invite you and your little artist(s) to join our FREE design workshop at the Cambridge Science Fair! Little designers (K–2) will be taken through the entire design process to create and model their very own sci-fi themed fashion wearable. From mood boards to styling, participants will explore colors and materials to assemble imaginative futuristic fashion.
Did someone say sharpies?! Artists ages 8 to 12 are invited to Minni to draw and design on canvas materials with fabric markers, and everyone’s favorite permanent marker! A Minni instructor will inspire students to explore surface design by looking at patterns, graffiti, and artists from the Pop Art movent such as Basquiat and Keith Haring. Join us to design your own one-of-a-kind accessory! Workshop participants will take home a one-of-a-kind pencil case, pencil & sketchbook (up to 2 per participant).
