Kids Summer Art Camp 2026 in Manhattan NY — A Summer They'll Talk About All Year
Ages 6–14 · Mon–Thu · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Three hands-on Turkish art forms plus a tactile sculpture project — over four magical mornings. Mosaic lamps, Ebru water marbling, ceramic painting, and plaster sculpture, with real materials, real instructors, and a take-home creation each morning.
More than a camp — a cultural experience
Most summer camps hand kids glue sticks and call it crafts. We hand them centuries-old cultural techniques and watch them rise to it — every single time.
here's what's in it
- ✓ Four finished, take-home masterpieces (mosaic lamp, Ebru prints, ceramic piece, plaster sculpture)
- ✓ 12 hours of expert instruction in three Turkish art forms plus a sculpture project
- ✓ All premium materials — Turkish glass, mineral pigments, kiln-fired ceramics, real plaster
- ✓ Small-group attention (10–12 max) — your child won't get lost in a crowd
- ✓ A printable certificate & a memory their friends will hear about all year
What your child will make this week
Tap any craft to see exactly what the experience looks like.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp
Cut and place real Turkish glass into a glowing tabletop lamp.
Ebru Water Marbling
Float pigments on water and lift impossibly beautiful patterns onto paper.
Ceramic Painting
Decorate a kiln-fired ceramic piece — a mug, tile, or small sculpture.
Plaster Sculpture
Mold, paint, and personalize a tactile sculpture they'll show off at home.
A typical day, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
"Booked the second week the moment we got home."
"My daughter came home glowing every single day. She still has the mosaic lamp on her nightstand a year later. Worth every dollar."
"The instructors are wonderful and the art is the real deal. Not your typical 'paint a popsicle stick' camp — this is the kind of thing kids talk about for years."
"I was honestly shocked at how grown-up the projects are. My 9-year-old learned more in four mornings than a year of after-school art."
Reserve your spot
Choose an age group, then pick the dates that work for your family. Spots are limited — it's first-come.
What's included
- ✓ All art materials & specialty tools
- ✓ A finished take-home project every single day
- ✓ Small group instruction (10–12 max)
- ✓ Cultural context — kids learn the story behind each art form
- ✓ A printable certificate at week's end
Please bring
- ✓ Comfortable clothes that can get a little messy
- ✓ A reusable water bottle
- ✓ A signed waiver (we'll email this after booking)
- ✓ Any allergy or medical info we should know
Frequently asked
Full refund up to 14 days before your camp week starts. Within 14 days, you can transfer your spot to another week or another family at no charge.
If your child is a strong reader and comfortable with detailed work, the older group is a great fit at age 9. If they prefer more guidance, the younger group is the right pick at age 10. Email us if you're unsure.
All materials we use are non-toxic and kid-safe. If your child has a specific sensitivity (latex, certain pigments, etc.), let us know on the waiver and we'll talk through alternatives.
Drop-off is 9:20–9:30 AM and pickup is 12:30–12:40 PM. We don't currently offer extended care, but if you're occasionally running a few minutes late, just call the studio.
Each session is a complete experience and projects build day-by-day. We can sometimes work with you on swapping into another week if availability allows.
Each session needs a minimum of 4 campers to run. If a week falls below that 7 days before the start date, we'll move your booking to your next-preferred week or refund in full — your choice.
Mosaic Art Studio – Manhattan NY. Full address details are sent in your booking confirmation.
Still got questions?
We'd love to talk before you book. Reach us anytime.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp
A glowing keepsake your child will switch on the moment they get home that night.
How it works
Kids choose from real Turkish glass tiles, plan a pattern, set the pieces in grout, and assemble a working tabletop lamp with a real bulb.
What they take home
A finished mosaic lamp — roughly 6"×8" — fully assembled, plugged in, and ready to glow on their nightstand.
Why kids love it
It's the most "real adult" project of the camp. They cut, plan, and build something that actually lights their bedroom — pure magic.
Ebru Water Marbling
A 600-year-old Turkish art form that looks like color-magic to a 7-year-old.
How it works
A tray of thickened water + drops of mineral pigments. Kids swirl with combs and styluses, then press paper down. The pattern lifts perfectly onto the page.
What they take home
2–3 marbled prints on watercolor paper. Kids often pick a favorite to frame.
Why kids love it
It feels like a magic trick. Watching the colors swirl and "snap" onto paper gets a gasp every single time.
Ceramic Painting
Real glaze, real kiln, real ceramics — not air-dry clay.
How it works
Kids pick a bisqueware piece (mug, tile, or small sculpture), apply underglaze with brushes, then we kiln-fire it overnight. The next day they take it home glossy and finished.
What they take home
A glazed, fully fired ceramic piece — durable, food-safe (for mugs), keepsake quality.
Why kids love it
The transformation. The piece they painted looks dull and chalky going in. It comes out shiny, vibrant, and "real" — a wow moment.
Plaster Sculpture
The most tactile, hands-in-it day of camp. And the most personalized.
How it works
Pour plaster into a mold, wait for it to set, release, then go to town painting and decorating it however they want.
What they take home
A personalized plaster sculpture or wall piece, painted in their style — no two are alike.
Why kids love it
It's the most forgiving day for younger campers and the most expressive for older ones. Everyone leaves with something they're proud of.
