Open to beginners and art enthusiasts alike, these interactive sessions will offer participants the chance to learn new skills, connect with craftsmanship 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 welcomes participants to sign up individually or in pairs. Under the theme “Build, Bond, and Bring It Home,” participants will learn the fundamentals of wooden joinery as they assemble a functional furniture piece using pre-cut solid wood, hammers, nails, sandpaper and polish. The session encourages collaborative learning and offers each participant a completed wooden piece 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 rattan and wooden creations have furnished more than 30 homes across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi, earning recognition from artists, designers, architects, educators and creative institutions nationwide.
A Metal Embossing session led by Malta-based artist Saima Murtaza, will take place on Monday, December 22. This three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop is open to participants aged 16 and above. Saima will introduce the basics of aluminium embossing through Pakistani and Maltese tile patterns, guiding participants as they create personalised embossed artworks while learning about the cultural significance of traditional tile-making. Each attendee will leave with a unique handmade keepsake.
Saima Murtaza, a Fine Arts graduate specialising in metallic and sustainable art, is known for transforming traditional craftsmanship into contemporary forms.