Why not make your own Ganesha at home? Here’s a curated list of interesting workshops where you can learn the tricks
An eco-friendly Ganesha idol by Mumbai Painting Studios; (right) An eco-friendly Bappa idol by Nurture with Nature
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This workshop by Mumbai Painting Studios is for all age groups. Engage in a creative session and make your own clay Ganesha idol to adorn your home and celebrate the festival’s grandiosity.
On August 27; 2 pm to 4 pm and August 29; 4 pm to 6 pm
At Mumbai Painting Studios, Matunga East.
Log on to 7 am to 10 pm
Call 9920045639
Cost Rs 500
Good for all
Nurture with Nature is a platform that encourages adopting the green way to worship Ganesha, thus making it meaningful, safe and joyous. Register for this workshop to get a hands-on learning experience in moulding eco-friendly idols made from natural ingredients. These idols disintegrate within four to six hours upon immersion in water, thereby preventing any ecological damage to the water bodies.
On August 28; 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
At Korum Mall, Eastern Express Highway, Samata Nagar, Thane West.
Log on to @nurturewith-nature4 on Instagram
Call 9820628185
Cost Rs 250
Feels like joy
Remember how as kids, we found happiness in the little things we created? Be it a scratchy mother’s day card, a scribble that says best day ever, or the joy of making something of your own. Head to Vida Ceramic and Pottery Studio for a Ganesha-making workshop that will rekindle and help you rediscover those childhood emotions. Also, learn fun techniques such as sculpting idols, pinching, sgraffito, and wheel pottery.
On August 28, and every weekend till September end
At APT Plaza, JSD Road, near Mulund Station (West).
Log on to @studiovida_mumbai on Instagram
Call 9821898401
Cost Rs 1,200 onwards
Guide your way
This year, welcome Bappa by creating your own handcrafted clay idol at this eco-friendly Ganesha murti-making workshop by Bombay Drawing Room. Learn some sculpting techniques with clay, as it is considered the closest element governed by Ganesha. The session is ideal for beginners as it is led by an experienced artist who will guide you as you work along.
On August 28; 4 pm
At Poco Loco Tapas and Bar, ground floor, Hotel Shubhangan, Sangeet Samrat Naushad Ali Marg, Khar West.
Log on to insider.in
Call 9619273009
Cost Rs 1,800 (includes all art materials and refreshment)