Ask any parent what they want less of, and "screen time" is usually near the top of the list. Ask what they want more of, and it's some version of "something that keeps the kids busy and is actually good for them." That sweet spot is exactly where DIY money bank painting kits live: a child paints their own piggy bank, falls in love with it, and then — because they made it themselves — actually wants to fill it.
At Agora of Colours, our DIY painting kits are built around that simple idea. Each kit turns an afternoon of painting into a keepsake your child uses every day, while quietly building motor skills, focus, and a first lesson in saving money. Here's everything you need to know before you buy one.
A good kit should be a complete activity in a box — no last-minute trips to the stationery shop. Every Agora of Colours money bank kit comes with a ready-to-paint bank, child-safe paints, and brushes, so the only thing you need to add is a free afternoon.
Our most-loved designs include the Astronaut Money Bank Painting Kit, the Dinosaur Money Bank Painting Kit, the DIY Unicorn Money Bank Painting Kit, and the DIY Car Money Bank Painting Kit. Each one is priced at ₹999 (down from ₹1,299), and the theme matters more than you'd think — a child who chooses their own dinosaur or unicorn is far more invested in finishing it.
The appeal goes well beyond keeping little hands busy for an hour.
They build real skills. Gripping a brush, mixing colours, and staying inside the lines develops fine motor control and hand-eye coordination — the same skills that later help with handwriting. The quiet focus a painting session demands is increasingly rare in a swipe-and-scroll world.
They start the saving conversation early. A money bank is a teaching tool disguised as a toy. Because your child painted it, they feel ownership over it — and dropping coins into something they created turns "saving" from an abstract instruction into a daily habit they look forward to.
They're screen-free by design. No charging, no notifications, no "five more minutes." Just a child, a brush, and something to be proud of at the end.
They make creativity feel safe. There's no wrong way to paint a unicorn. That freedom is where confidence and self-expression grow — and it's the same philosophy behind our guided family and kids workshops, where children create alongside their parents.
If you've ever stood in a shop the night before a birthday party hunting for return gifts, these kits solve that problem beautifully. A ₹999 painting kit feels far more thoughtful than the usual return-gift fare, and it gives every young guest an activity to take home rather than another trinket that's forgotten by the weekend.
They're just as at home as Rakhi gifts for younger siblings, festive hampers, or a rainy-afternoon activity during the holidays. Hosting a larger celebration or a kids' event at a mall? Our mall workshops bring the same hands-on experience to a bigger group, fully set up and managed by our team.
A little setup makes the whole experience smoother:
Protect the surface. Lay down newspaper or an old sheet before you open the paints — it saves the table and your nerves.
Match the kit to the child. Younger children enjoy bold, simple designs; older kids can handle finer detail. Pick a theme they already love.
Let go of "neat." The goal is expression, not a flawless finish. Resist the urge to "correct" their work — the wobbly bits are the best bits.
Seal it when it's dry. A thin coat of non-toxic varnish (once the paint dries fully) keeps the design from chipping during daily use.
The biggest mistake is buying a cheap, incomplete kit that turns a fun activity into a frustrating one. Look for non-toxic paints and a complete set of materials — every Agora of Colours kit is designed to be beginner-safe and ready to go out of the box.
The second mistake is ignoring your child's interests. A space-loving kid will light up over the astronaut bank and lose interest in a generic design. And finally, keep an eye on younger painters — light supervision keeps the activity safe and the paint where it belongs.
Give your child an afternoon away from screens and a money bank they'll be proud to fill. Browse the full range of DIY money bank painting kits from Agora of Colours, all at ₹999, and pick the design that makes their eyes light up.
Planning something bigger? Explore our private, mall, and corporate workshops, or get in touch to plan a creative experience for your group.