It offers citizens the opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, ceramics and more.
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan National Council for the Arts (PNCA) will host two hands-on creative workshops as part of its ‘Art for Therapy’ series in December.
Open to both beginners and art enthusiasts, these interactive sessions will offer participants the opportunity to learn new skills, connect with the craft, and enjoy a meaningful creative break, with all materials and refreshments provided.
A furniture building workshop by Humzah Haroon and Ammar A. Khan of Furnishings by Sol will be held on Friday, December 19, at PNCA, Islamabad. This three-hour workshop is beginner-friendly, open to all ages, and invites participants to sign up individually or in pairs. Under the theme “Build, Join and Bring It Home,” participants will learn the fundamentals of woodworking as they assemble a functional piece of furniture using pre-cut solid wood, hammers, nails, sandpaper and polish. The session encourages collaborative learning and offers each participant 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 designs. His custom rattan and wood creations have furnished over 30 homes in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi, garnering recognition from artists, designers, architects, educators and creative institutions across the country.
A Metal Embossing session led by Malta-based artist Saima Murtaza will take place on Monday 22 December. This three-hour beginner’s workshop is open to participants ages 16 and older. Saima will introduce the basics of foil stamping through Pakistani and Maltese tile patterns, guiding participants as they create custom embossed works of art while learning about the cultural significance of traditional tile making. Each attendee will take home a unique, handmade souvenir.
Saima Murtaza, a Fine Arts graduate specializing in metallic and sustainable art, is known for transforming traditional crafts into contemporary forms.
