Minni × Framebridge Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll + Community Drop-In
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

Minni × Framebridge Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll + Community Drop-In

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!

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Minni × CoDesign Collaborative - Cozy Quilts
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00

Minni × CoDesign Collaborative - Cozy Quilts

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.

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Minni Family Workshop - Winter Wonderland
Dec
7
9:00 AM09:00

Minni Family Workshop - Winter Wonderland

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.

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Minni Family Workshop - Winter Wonderland
Dec
7
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Winter Wonderland

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.

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Minni Washi Workshop - Holiday Edition
Dec
8
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Washi Workshop - Holiday Edition

"Stick" the kids with us as we host our popular Minni Washi Workshop 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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Minni Tween Workshop - Snowy Shelters
Dec
13
6:15 PM18:15

Minni Tween Workshop - Snowy Shelters

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!

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Minni Gift Workshop - Winter Edition
Dec
14
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Gift Workshop - Winter Edition

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!

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Minni Community Drop-In - Room to Grow
Dec
15
11:00 AM11:00

Minni Community Drop-In - Room to Grow

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.

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Minni Slime Workshop - Winter Edition!
Jan
12
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Slime Workshop - Winter Edition!

Ooey gooey fun is a goopy guarantee in this snowy special slime session! Celebrate Winter fun with gooey fluffy 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.

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Minni x NuVu Community Drop-In
Jan
25
11:00 AM11:00

Minni x NuVu Community Drop-In

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.

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Minni Family Workshop - Music Makers
Jan
26
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Music Makers

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.

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Minni Family Workshop - Happy Hearts
Feb
1
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Happy Hearts

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!

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Minni × 2 Mindful Girls Workshop - Grateful Gradients
Nov
17
10:30 AM10:30

Minni × 2 Mindful Girls Workshop - Grateful Gradients

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!

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Minni × 2 Mindful Girls Family Workshop - Mindful Makers & Movers
Nov
16
10:30 AM10:30

Minni × 2 Mindful Girls Family Workshop - Mindful Makers & Movers

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!

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Minni Tween Workshop - Magnificent Magnets
Nov
15
6:15 PM18:15

Minni Tween Workshop - Magnificent Magnets

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!

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Minni × CoDesign Collaborative - Thanksgiving Tablescapes
Nov
1
5:00 PM17:00

Minni × CoDesign Collaborative - Thanksgiving Tablescapes

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.

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Minni Community Drop-In
Oct
27
11:00 AM11:00

Minni Community Drop-In

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. 

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Minni Slime Workshop - Halloween Edition
Oct
26
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Slime Workshop - Halloween Edition

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.

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Minni Family Workshop - Fall Fest
Oct
19
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Fall Fest

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!

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Minni Tween Workshop - Spooky Soaps and Bath Bombs
Oct
18
6:15 PM18:15

Minni Tween Workshop - Spooky Soaps and Bath Bombs

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! 🧙‍♀️✨

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Minni Family Workshop - Fall Fest
Oct
6
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Fall Fest

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!

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Minni × CoDesign Collaborative - SoWa Design Days
Oct
1
5:00 PM17:00

Minni × CoDesign Collaborative - SoWa Design Days

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.

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Minni Family Workshop - City Builders
Sep
28
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - City Builders

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!

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Minni × MIT MAD - Fashionino
Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00

Minni × MIT MAD - Fashionino

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.

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Minni Tween Workshop - Doodle Party!
Sep
20
6:15 PM18:15

Minni Tween Workshop - Doodle Party!

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).

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Minni Community Drop-In
Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

Minni Community Drop-In

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. 

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Minni Community Drop-In
Aug
25
11:00 AM11:00

Minni Community Drop-In

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. 

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Minni Slime Workshop - Ice Cream Edition
Aug
10
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Slime Workshop - Ice Cream Edition

Slime scientists and ice cream lovers will be lining up for this sweet spin on our most popular workshop! Join us at our studio-turned-ice-cream-shop to create creamy concoctions with a Minni instructor! Students will make the most of three different slimey interpretations of everyone’s favorite sweet treat, including swirly soft-serve ice cream and even ice cream cake. Let your little one unleash their inner scientist; we’ll take care of the mess as students enjoy the rest.

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Minni × Sarah's Silks Family Workshop
Aug
4
10:30 AM10:30

Minni × Sarah's Silks Family Workshop

In this special family workshop participants will gather to make the most colorful compositions and paint their very own playsilks provided by Sarah's Silks. What are Playsilks? Playsilks are open-ended toys for a creative childhood. An opened-ended toy has multiple uses, encouraging children to imagine, create, and problem solve without limitations are just a few of them. Grab your loved ones and make your own playful playsilk masterpiece! Each registered child will take home one Sarah's Silks playsilk.

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Minni × AlexMakesArt Community Drop-In
Jul
28
11:00 AM11:00

Minni × AlexMakesArt Community Drop-In

In collaboration with local artist Alex Adamo also known as known as AlexMakesArt, artists of all ages can come together to participate in our community weaving project! Alex and the Minni team will provide gentle guidance on how to contribute to our large-scale community weaving using all types of up-cycled materials. Participants will also have the chance to work on their own personal weaving project to take home! Join us for a Sunday of creative fun, no weaving experience necessary!

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Minni × Anderson Yezerski Gallery Community Drop-In
Jul
21
11:00 AM11:00

Minni × Anderson Yezerski Gallery Community Drop-In

Come join us for this special collaboration between Minni and Anderson Yezerski Gallery celebrating their new show Along The Way, paintings by Siddharth Choudhary!

In this special Community Drop-In participants will first visit Anderson Yezerski Gallery (460 Harrison Ave., A16, open from 11am–1pm) to view Choudhary's playful portraits before heading to the Minni South End studio to take inspiration and create their own imaginary portraits using recycled materials!

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Minni Family Workshop - Sandy Sculptures
Jul
20
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Sandy Sculptures

Our Minni Family Workshop - Sandy Sculptures workshop will bring the beach to the studio as students explore all the textures of the ocean. A Minni instructor will guide students through the process of sticking and smooshing together sandy, textured towers. Playful activities on the side will include shell fossil making and a sensory station. Join us for a creative beach day!

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Minni Family Workshop - Farm Fun
Jun
15
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Farm Fun

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! 

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Minni Community Drop-In + Student Art Showcase
Jun
8
11:00 AM11:00

Minni Community Drop-In + Student Art Showcase

Join us for our first ever Student Art Showcase to celebrate the end of the school year and all the fantastic art that students have crafted this semester! Open to family and friends, studios will be open for the showcase during our First Fridays in the South End and during our Community Drop-Ins over the weekend.

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Minni Family Workshop - Mixing Rainbows
May
19
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Family Workshop - Mixing Rainbows

In our Minni Family Workshop – Mixing Rainbows workshop, color-loving kiddos will work on identifying all the colors of the rainbow, and then turn to creating bright rainbows of their very own. A Minni instructor will guide the group through a variety of vibrant activities including the mixing and matching of a host of hues, fun with fluffy rainbow cloud dough, and the ultimate production of fuzzy rainbow sculptures! 

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Minni Mosaic Workshop - Coasters
May
18
10:30 AM10:30

Minni Mosaic Workshop - Coasters

In collaboration with local mosaic tile company Artaic, artists ages 4–10 will take upcycling to the next level in this fun mosaic coasters workshop! Using post-industrial / pre-consumer remnant material, a Minni instructor will guide students through the process of decorating their own drink coasters. Students will work with porcelain and glass mosaic tiles to create something special for themselves, or to gift to someone else!

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Minni x Duckling Day!
May
12
10:00 AM10:00

Minni x Duckling Day!

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.

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