Students get creative with pottery

The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organised a pottery painting workshop at the National Art Gallery, Islamabad, on special request for around 110 students from the Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH), Rawalpindi.

The workshop provided a hands-on introduction to the art of pottery painting, emphasising creativity and traditional craftsmanship.

Participants engaged in decorating ceramic items, exploring colours, designs and traditional motifs. Under the expert guidance of skilled instructors, the participants learned techniques to transform plain pottery into unique, hand-painted pieces.

Designed for beginners, the session offered a practical, do-it-yourself approach to learning while encouraging self-expression through art.

"This workshop was part of our 'Art for Therapy' series, which aims to merge artistic expression with mental health benefits," said Ms Mariam Ahmed, Director of the Visual Arts Division at PNCA. "We are delighted to offer this enriching experience to medical students, promoting both creativity and wellbeing."

By the end of the day, participants left with their own hand-painted pottery creations, a testament to their creative efforts and the workshop's focus on therapeutic art practices.