Gives citizens the opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, ceramics etc
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan National Council of 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 give attendees the chance to learn new skills, connect with crafts and enjoy a meaningful creative break with all materials and refreshments.
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 welcomes participants to sign up individually or in pairs. Under the theme “Build, Bind and Bring It Home”, participants will learn the basics 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 finished piece of wood to take home.
Founded in 2024 by Haroon and Khan, Furnishings by Sol (FBS) is known for preserving heritage through bold, root-inspired furniture design. Their bespoke rattan and wooden creations have furnished more than 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 22nd December. This three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop is open to participants aged 16 and over. Saima will introduce the basics of aluminum embossing through Pakistani and Maltese tile patterns, guiding participants as they create personal embossed artwork while learning about the cultural significance of traditional tile making. Each participant leaves with a unique handmade keepsake.
Saima Murtaza, a Fine Arts graduate specializing in metallic and sustainable art, is known for transforming traditional crafts into modern forms.
