Lincoln Square is known for its dynamic arts scene. Home to Lincoln Center, the American Folk Art Museum, and the Museum of Arts and Design, this one-of-a-kind neighborhood is sure to inspire visitors to tap into their inner artists. Luckily, a local business aimed at “the art of having fun” is here to enable you to do just that. Color Me Mine Upper West Side (177 Amsterdam Avenue at 68th Street), a paint your own pottery studio, provides an accessible space for creative expression. This small, women-owned business is dedicated to promoting creativity and connection for all ages and abilities from seasoned savant to curious newbie. Even four-legged friends are welcome, as the studio is dog-friendly and provides free treats to visiting pups!
Guests can choose from a wide variety of unpainted ceramic pieces—plates, mugs, figurines, and more—and make them uniquely their own using non-toxic, water-based paints. Once glazed and fired, your piece becomes food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe—ready for everyday use or display. Prefer to get creative at home? Color Me Mine also offers take-home kits, including your chosen piece, paints, and brushes.
Color Me Mine offers a variety of themed events and weekly discounts—all featured on their monthly calendar. Spring highlights include a Mother’s Day Tea pARTy on Saturday, May 11, and a Planter Painting Art Night on Thursday, April 24. Families with young children will love Munchkin Mondays, where kids under five receive a special discount. The friendly staff will even help you stamp tiny hands and feet onto pottery to create lasting keepsakes.
Whether you’re planning a playful family outing, a unique date night, or a peaceful solo session, Color Me Mine Upper West Side invites you to explore the joy of artistic expression in the heart of Lincoln Square.
Color Me Mine is open 7 days a week: Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 8:00pm and Friday through Sunday from 10:00am – 9:00pm. You can also catch Color Me Mine at the Shops at Columbus Circle’s upcoming Spring Fling event, where they will be helping event attendees get creative while personalizing a ceramic heart-shaped ornament. This opportunity is free of charge, but requires an RSVP.
Photo Credit: Color Me Mine
