It’s that time of the year when many across the country welcome Lord Ganesha into their houses to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.

Do you want to learn how to make your own eco-friendly Ganapati? Then, here are five workshops you can attend:

Paint your own one-feet eco-friendly Bappa at this workshop in Mumbai. Organised by Artvilla Academy, this beginner-friendly workshop will have experts who will help you create a beautiful idol.

1. Artvilla Academy, Mumbai

Date: 17 September, 2023 Cost: Rs 2,000 Contact: 8976712054 More details here.

In this workshop by Ignited Minds in Gurgaon, both kids and adults can enjoy a story-telling session about how Ganesha got his elephant head, while learning how to make an eco-friendly idol. You will also learn the Ganesh Aarti while you munch on chocolate modaks!

2. Ignited Minds, Gurgaon

Date: 17 September, 2023 Cost: Rs 900 Contact: 9582340608/ 9899107737 More details here.

Want to make your own 'Tree Ganesha’? Head to Skyblue Art Activities in Ahmedabad where you will learn how to make a five-inch clay idol. You can then take the idol home after placing it in a pot with a money plant.

3. Skyblue Art Activities, Ahmedabad

Date: Every day till 24 September, 2023 Cost: Rs 1,250 Contact: 9898030033/ 9726868024 More details here.

Learn how to make your own Ganesha using clay at Claysutra Pottery Studio in Secunderabad.

4. Claysutra Pottery Studio, Secunderabad

Date: 16 and 17 September, 2023 Cost: Rs 2,000 More details here.

Make your own Ganapati using sustainable materials at this workshop organised by The Kalakar in Kota, in a cafe.

5. The Kalakar, Kota

Date: 17 September, 2023 Cost: Rs 650 More details here.

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