Offers citizens the opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, pottery, etc.
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host two hands-on creative workshops in December as part of its “Art for Therapy” series.
Open to beginners and art enthusiasts alike, these interactive sessions will offer participants the opportunity to learn new skills, connect with craft and enjoy a meaningful creative break, with all materials and refreshments provided.
A furniture building workshop organized by Humzah Haroon and Ammar A. Khan of Furnishings by Sol will take place on Friday, December 19 at PNCA, Islamabad. This three-hour workshop is beginner-friendly, open to all ages, and invites participants to register individually or in pairs. Under the theme “Build, Bond and Take Home,” participants will learn the fundamentals of wood carpentry by assembling a functional piece of furniture using pre-cut solid wood, hammers, nails, sandpaper and varnish. The session encourages collaborative learning and provides each participant with a completed piece of wood to take home.
Furnishings by Sol (FBS), founded in 2024 by Haroon and Khan, is known for preserving heritage through bold, roots-inspired furniture design. Their bespoke designs in rattan and wood have furnished over 30 homes in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi, gaining recognition from artists, designers, architects, educators and creative institutions in the country.
A metal embossing session led by Maltese artist Saima Murtaza will take place on Monday 22 December. This three-hour workshop, suitable for beginners, is open to participants aged 16 and over. Saima will introduce the basics of aluminum embossing through Pakistani and Maltese tile designs, guiding participants in creating custom embossed artwork while learning about the cultural significance of traditional tile making. Each participant will leave with a unique handmade souvenir.
Saima Murtaza, a Fine Arts graduate specializing in metal and sustainable art, is known for transforming traditional crafts into contemporary forms.
