#KasbeKamalKun
As part of the ongoing NCA Triennale, a series of workshop are being conducted. These sessions offer hands-on learning experiences led by artists, designers and artisans
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Ustad Amjad Ali
Syeda Ailia
11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
01 November - 02 November 2025
The workshop spotlights Pakistan's metal-based indigenous crafts (repoussé, engraving, casting, hammered/forging techniques) whose knowledge is fading due to industrialization and limited documentation. Over two days, artisans, students, and design professionals will practice, and collaborate to revive these traditional techniques through hands-on learning.
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Khawaja Amir Rasheed
M. Serwar Saghar
10:30 am - 04:00 pm
Venue D : NCA Tollinton Block
01 November - 09 November 2025
This immersive 10-day workshop invites participants to explore the intricate process of crafting with paper pulp — layering, shaping, and painting decorative forms inspired by centuries-old Kashmiri tradition of Papier Maché.
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Atiab Rehman
Varisha Asim
12:00 - 04:00 pm
Venue B : NCA Tollinton Block
01 November- 04 November 2025
This workshop reimagines research not merely as method, but as a creative inquiry — a space for curiosity, collaboration, and cultural consciousness.
Participants will be introduced to diverse research approaches, from fieldwork to archival exploration, and will develop micro-projects. The workshop invites artists, writers, and students to blur the boundaries between art and research, transforming ideas and lived contexts into meaningful creative investigations.
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Ahmed Ali Hussnain
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue : Computer Lab
01 November - 06 November 2025
This workshop demonstrates turning a raw 3D head scan into a production-ready asset: retopology and texture re-projection, skin detailing in ZBrush, and PBR lookdev in Mari (Diffuse/Roughness/Specular). Exports are tested in Unreal Engine 5/Maya. Emphasis: colour breakup, complementary palettes, and telling character through skin—using hue and value to guide viewer attention.
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Amjad Ali Daudpotto
11:00 am - 04:00 pm
Venue E : NCA Tollinton Block
01 November - 04 November 2025
Ceramic Kashi Tiles Painting highlights Sindh's Kashikari. Modules cover making coloured glazes, replicating traditional patterns, transferring designs, outlining with oil-based pigment, bottle-needle painting, and kiln firing practices. Participants gain practical insight into clay-body and glaze properties while engaging with a living craft tradition.
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Maisam Hussain
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Venue : Sculpture Studio
01 November - 14 November 2025
Kasb-e-Khudi: Sculpting the Self through the Hands is a figurative sculpture workshop exploring self-portraiture as a dialogue between craft, identity, and introspection. Rooted in classical clay modelling traditions, it reclaims sculpting as a meditative, autobiographical act—where the hand becomes both a tool and vessel for memory, resilience, and self-representation in a hyper-digital age.
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Umar Waheed
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Venue : LT-3 / Media Room
01 November - 03 November 2025
More than just beats and bass — this workshop redefines DJing as a craft of rhythm, and sound innovation.
Join a 3-day workshop to learn the art of beat-matching, mixing, sampling, and live performance, while exploring the creative possibilities of DJing as a modern form of expression. From understanding beats to curating your own live set, this hands-on experience empowers you to mix sound with purpose, passion, and skill.
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Amina Sarfraz Cheema
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Venue C : NCA Tollinton Block
01 November- 08 November 2025
This workshop revives the timeless craft of Islamic bookbinding — a practice that bridges the old and the new, the functional and the sublime, the scholar and the artisan.
Participants will delve into the heritage of craftsmanship while exploring bookbinding as both a traditional skill and a deeply personal artistic medium. Through hands-on making, you'll learn to create leather-bound journals and handmade papers, discovering the authentic processes behind this centuries-old art form. Join us to celebrate the poetry of materials, memory, and meticulous craft.
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Mueed Farrukh
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
03 November- 04 November 2025
This 3-day hands-on workshop explores the expressive potential of toothbrush as a tool for painting and spattering techniques on transparent acrylic sheets — transforming everyday tools into instruments of art.
Participants will learn how to create stencils, transfer designs, and experiment with color, texture, and layering, bringing bold ideas to life with innovation and craftsmanship. *Specially-abled students are encouraged to participate (No fee applied).
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Nazish Bano
Shuja Ali
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
05 November- 07 November 2025
The Mesmerism of Mosaic Art introduces Roman mosaic techniques for contemporary practice. Participants explore material selection, tesserae preparation and cutting, layout planning, opus patterns, andamento, and direct-adhesion methods, plus surface prep, grouting, and finishing. Working with ceramic tiles and traditional tools, the workshop builds precision, rhythm, and visual structure—translating an ancient craft into confident, present-day compositions.
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Zeb Bilal
Nabiha Khan
Day 1: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Day 2 & 3: 11:00 am - 05:00 pm
Venue : LT-3 / Media Room
07 November - 09 November 2025
"Stories in Stitch" honours Kasb-e-Kamal Kun through the subcontinent's textile legacy. Across three days, participants use running/kantha stitch on cotton calico to craft thread-based narratives about "home" — memory, belonging, displacement, time. The inclusive workshop introduces stitch as mark-making, explores calico's material history, and treats textiles as a viewfinder for shared, reflective storytelling.
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Faryal Arif
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Venue E : NCA Tollinton Block
07 November - 08 November 2025
This hands-on workshop reimagines the vibrant places of making that define Lahore's traditional craft heritage.
Through the art of storytelling, photography, and fieldwork, participants will collect and organize data, record oral histories, and document the practices of local makers who keep age-old traditions alive.
This immersive experience welcomes students and individuals from diverse backgrounds — including visual arts, design, anthropology, archaeology, and sociology — who are eager to explore the living heritage of craftsmanship in our city.
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Sadaf Hammad
Sidra Ashraf
Zakir Hussain
10:00 am - 01:30 pm
Venue B : NCA Tollinton Block
06 November - 08 November 2025
The workshop on Khusa-making, invites you to explore the heritage of handcrafted footwear, learning the intricate processes of cutting, stitching, embellishing, and shaping that define this iconic craft. Using age-old techniques and locally sourced materials, participants will rediscover the craftsmanship of shoemaking as cultural pride woven into every pair.
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Hassnain Awais
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Venue : Print Making
07 November - 09 November 2025
This workshop is a vibrant exploration of collaborative plate-making through the expressive art of collagraph and printmaking.
Participants will experiment with texture, layering, and form — translating ideas of place, memory, and territory into visual narratives. The process invites inquiry into how spaces are experienced, mapped, and reimagined through art.
Whether you're an artist, designer, or curious creator, join us to explore how prints can tell stories of connection, landscape, and belonging.
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Ayesha Kamal Bhatti
10:00 am - 03:00 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
08 November - 10 November 2025
This hands-on exploration brings characters to life for camera. Participants study physicality, eye alignment, posture and character psychology, then shift across mediums—paper, shadow and wire—learning light, projection and cinematography. The workshop includes designing a character and crafting 30-second videos, moving from flat to round forms and mastering movement mechanics.
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Tayiba Iram
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Venue B : NCA Tollinton Block
09 November - 11 November 2025
This immersive hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the exquisite art of Batik — a time-honored wax-resist dyeing technique that has enriched cultures for centuries. Rooted in tradition yet open to contemporary interpretation, this workshop emphasizes personal storytelling, surface exploration, and memory-making through fabric.
Participants will learn to skillfully use tjanting tools and fabric dyes to develop richly layered, expressive surfaces through the interplay of wax, color, and texture. The workshop delves into mark-making, pattern design, and various resist-dyeing applications, culminating in the creation of bespoke Batik textiles that embody each participant's unique artistic vision.
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Aleezay Mohsin
10:30 am- 2:30 pm
Venue C : NCA Tollinton Block
09 November - 11 November 2025
In an age where textiles, plastics, and design question the synthetic materials that dominate our world, this workshop invites you to reimagine what we create with, and how. Through hands-on exploration, participants will experiment with bio-based materials such as starches, gelatin, and algae-derived compounds, transforming them into innovative, tactile surfaces.
Together, we'll delve into the chemistry of natural polymers, discovering how their textures, translucency, and flexibility can inspire new approaches to design and sustainability. This workshop will nurture an understanding of biomaterial thinking, bridging art, science, and ecology, and encourage participants to develop creative, eco-conscious alternatives to familiar plastics.
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Syeda Seerat Zainab
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Venue : Drawing Studio
10 November - 17 November 2025
This workshop delves into the timeless techniques of the old masters — celebrating the legacy of Kasb (hand-skill) and the enduring value of craftsmanship in contemporary practice.
Participants will experience live demonstrations and discussions on Renaissance traditions and paint sensibilities which engage participants during the workshops.
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Atiya Javed
Ghulam Abbas Soomro
Ghulam Murtaza
11 am - 04 pm
Venue : Textile Studio (1st Floor)
10 November - 14 November 2025
There's something deeply poetic about the rhythm of hands dipping carved blocks into natural dyes — each press leaving behind not just a pattern, but a memory.
This workshop revives the age-old textile art of block printing using natural pigments, guided by skilled artisans from Bhitshah, Sindh, who carry forward generations of traditional craft wisdom.
Participants will learn authentic techniques, create their own printed textiles, and rediscover the timeless connection between self, land, and heritage.
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Ali Aabid
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Venue : LT-3 / Media Room
04 November - 06 November 2025 (03 Days)
10 November - 12 November 2025 (03 Days)
This workshop demystifies film as craft and accessible practice. Through experiential modules—story conception, camera and visual language, lighting, sound, and basic post-production—participants translate ideas into short-form videos using available tools, including phones. The workshop foregrounds process, personal expression, and urban multivocality.
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Tasneem F. Inaam
12:00 - 04:00 pm
Venue D : NCA Tollinton Block
10 November 2025
Traditional doll making was a cherished craft deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of villages and homes, traditional doll making has gradually faded from everyday life.
This workshop seeks to rekindle that timeless art form, inviting participants to rediscover and reinterpret its essence through the transformation of simple fabrics into evocative objects of memory and expression.
Blending creativity, heritage, and sustainability, this immersive hands-on experience offers participants a meaningful opportunity to connect artistry with personal narrative—reviving tradition through contemporary craftsmanship.
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Momenah Kazi
11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
11 November 2025
The Fundamentals of Furniture introduces beginners to core furniture design ideas—function, multipurpose thinking, wood joinery, surface treatments, and simple embellishments. Oriented to first-time makers, it pairs clear basics with hands-on exercises. The aim is to spark a lasting curiosity about everyday objects and develop furniture as a practical medium for personal expression shaped by individual experiences.
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Muzammil Hameed
Farah Muzammil
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
12 November - 14 November 2025
This hands-on textile workshop invites participants to weave together cultural significance, personal narrative, and traditional craftsmanship.
Using techniques such as embroidery, appliqué, and fabric collage, participants will explore themes of memory, identity, and resilience, blending age-old textile practices with contemporary storytelling.
The workshop culminates in the creation of a wearable artwork — a chaddar infused with cultural depth and personal meaning, stitched together through the language of art and emotion.
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Sumaira Amin
11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Venue E : NCA Tollinton Block
10 November - 17 November 2025
Fresco, is an art form rooted in earth, pigment, lime and patience. This eight-day workshop invites participants to rediscover the delicate process of painting on wet plaster using natural pigments and traditional tools to make murals. The participants will explore historic miniature patterns and ancient techniques that shaped fresco traditions, reinterpreting them within contemporary practice.
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Ustad Saleem ud Din
Ustad Munir
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Venue C : NCA Tollinton Block
12 November 2025
This workshop celebrates the age-old art of handcrafted kites, guiding participants through every stage — from bamboo framing and paper cutting to shaping kite and balancing decorative details on it. Discover the delicate harmony between design and aerodynamics that makes each kite a masterpiece in motion. The workshop invites you to reconnect with the joy of creation, the freedom of the skies, and the vibrant spirit of community festivals.
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Sana Saeed
10:00 am - 03:00 pm
Venue C : NCA Tollinton Block
14 November 2025
This workshop guides participants through memory-based creative journaling: recalling earliest memories, writing a letter to their younger self, and making a visual painting from a childhood photo. Emphasis is on honest expression, symbolism, and emotional safety—gentle listening, breaks, no judgment—aiming to foster self-connection, shared community, and a renewed relationship with one's inner child.
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Sidra Wazir Khawaja
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Venue C : NCA Tollinton Block
15 November 2025
Edible Archive: Roti Kahaani explores Pakistan's bread culture as a living archive of memory, labor, and resistance. Blending craft, performance, and social dialogue, it reimagines roti as both nourishment and art—linking gender, class, and heritage through acts of making and storytelling. A reflection on invisible labor and collective cultural identity.
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Asma Tanvir
01:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue A : NCA Tollinton Block
17 November 2025
This workshop celebrates the traditional craft of Patang (kite) making — reimagined through the lens of sustainability, storytelling, and cultural memory.
Participants will craft delicate, miniature kites from recycled materials such as candy foils, magazine paper, and broken straws — each kite carrying a story, a wish, or a visual message that takes flight.
Join us to weave together fragments of memory and imagination into soaring symbols of hope and creativity.