Join these eco-friendly ganpati idol making workshops in Mumbai

Participants make eco-friendly idols at Shefali Shah’s workshops

Clay play
Try making a beautiful Ganesh idol by using clay at this workshop conducted by We-Learn and HashArt. Fret not, if you have never tried it, this is easy for anyone with no prior art experience.
Till September 18 Time 10.30 am to 12 pm; 2 pm to 3.30 pm; 3.30 pm to 5 pm At We-Learn, B-316, Samarth Aishwarya, Andheri West. Log on to insider.in call 8850868045 Cost Rs 999 (inclusive of all materials) Age group 5 years and above

A boy holds a shadu clay idol at a workshop by Mumbai Painting Studios; (right) a girl poses with her idol made of red soil at a workshop by Mularambh

The natural way
Create your Bappa with Shefali Shah at her interesting workshop where she will teach how to make Ganpati idols using terracotta and shadu mitti. Once the idol is ready, you can also adorn it with several ornaments.
On September 2 and 3
Time 6 pm to 8 pm and 11 am to 1 pm At 1/7, Shanta Sadan, 10th Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West. LOG ON TO @shefalisartclasses Call 9820504648
Cost Rs 950 (inclusive of all materials) Age group 7 years and above

Beautify the idol
Anyone with the enthusiasm to make a Ganesh idol can try this hands-on experience by Mumbai Painting Studios. No prior skills required. If you are keen to drape a dhoti or an angavastram on the idol, the organiser can also teach that.
On August 26 and 27 Time 2 pm to 4 pm and 11 am to 1 pm At Mumbai Painting Studios, 55, Killol Kunj, Scheme 6, Road 9, Matunga East. Log on to
@mumbaipainting_studios Call 9920045639 Cost Rs 500 (inclusive of all materials) Age group 6 years and above

Calling little yogis
At this beginner-friendly workshop you will learn to create a beautiful idol that's eight to 10 inches. The materials provided by Kitster come with self-drying clay.
On September 9 Time 4 pm to 6 pm At Yogisattva Cafe, Pinnacle House, 15th Road, P D Hinduja Junction, Khar West. Log on to in.bookmyshow.com call 9021226443 cost R1,100 (inclusive of all materials) Age group 8 years and above

Learn and play
Create a little Ganesha to life at this workshop by Nurture by Nature. Showcase your creativity and also understand the importance of sustainability and its impact on our planet in a fun and educational way.
On September 2 and 7 Time 2 pm to 4 pm At Oberoi Park View, Thakur Village,Kandivali East. Log on to @nurturewithnature4 Call 8779650611 Cost Rs 350 (inclusive of all materials) Age group 3 to 60 years

Down to earth
Learn to create eco-friendly idols of Ganesha using red soil and shadu clay. The workshop is conducted by Mularambh.
On September 2, 9 and 10 Time 3 pm to 5.30 pm; 10 am to 12.30 pm (Sunday) At Mularambh, Avdhoot Society, NSS Road, Dombivli West. Log on to mularambh.com/ganesha-workshop/ Call 9768649621 Cost Rs 250 (inclusive of all materials) Age group 5 years and above

The joy of idol-making
Here is an opportunity to join a workshop by Art Palette, make an idol and feel blessed. Try your hands at making a small and beautiful idol with clay, which can later be immersed in a water tub after the festival.
On September 17 Time 11 am to 2 pm at Indo Scot Preschool, Bhagwati Imperia, Sector 9, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai. Log on to www.artpalette.co.in Call 7021366230 Cost Rs 1,000; Rs 1,400 and Rs 1,800 (inclusive of all materials)
Age group 4 to 10 years; 11 to 17 years; above 18 years