Paint Your Own Ganesha with Craft With Me PDX
A Festive Craft Afternoon Where Little Hands Make Their Own Bappa
Many of us grew up with Ganesh Chaturthi in the house. The idol arriving. The smell of modaks. Grandparents fussing over where the murti should sit. Our kids are growing up here instead, and the festival can end up feeling like something that happens somewhere else, to someone else.
So we are making one together.
Twelve kids, twelve blank ceramic idols, and a table piled high with paints, jewels and glitter. Priyali of Craft With Me PDX guides them through it while they make it entirely their own. Some will go traditional saffron and gold. Some will use every color at once. All of them will be proud of it.
Two hours to paint, to run around while it dries, to come back and add one more rhinestone because it needs one more rhinestone. Then home, carrying their Bappa carefully with both hands, to sit on your altar the next morning.
You do not need to be Indian to come. You do not need to know the story. Bring your kid, and we will make room.
Paint Your Own Ceramic Ganesha
Every child gets their own blank idol and full creative freedom, from traditional saffron and gold to hot pink and purple.
Jewels, Gems & Finishing Touches
Once the paint dries, kids come back to the table to add rhinestones, glitter, and all the sparkle their heart wants.
Open Playtime While the Paint Dries
No waiting around bored. Kids have free rein in our play space between painting and decorating.
Guided by Priyali of Craft With Me PDX
A real teaching artist walks them through it, not a drop-off craft table.
A Keepsake to Take Home
Their Ganesha goes home the same day, ready for your altar or a shelf, boxed up while the paint finishes setting.
Ticket Pricing
$25 per child
Includes the idol, paints, brushes, aprons, and all decorating supplies
Includes open play during drying time
Includes admission for up to 2 adults per child
Socks Policy
Grippy socks required for children; socks required for adults; available for purchase at entry.
Event Date & Time
Saturday, Sept 12 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Important Information
- This is a structured, ticketed event with only 12 spots
- Best suited for ages 5 to 10
- Please arrive on time so every child gets the full painting window
- Wear clothes that can meet paint. We provide aprons, but acrylic is acrylic
- A signed waiver is required for every child
Frequently Asked Questions
Do adults need tickets?
No. Each child ticket includes up to 2 adults per child at no additional cost.
Can younger siblings come?
Siblings who are not painting are welcome in open play at our usual rate.
Are tickets refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of the event, since we prep supplies per child. You may transfer them to another family with prior notice.
Will the paint be dry before we leave?
Mostly. Your Ganesha goes home in a box while the finish sets, so handle it gently for the rest of the day.
Will more sessions be added?
Yes, we may add a second session if this one fills up, so grab your spot early!
Come paint, play, and welcome Bappa home, Play & Ponder style!
