The Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Friday organised a three-day wood art workshop by Saleem Mughal for its students.
Mughal is a renowned wood artist. He instructed the students in making small wood models using special wood carving tools. The students were also awarded certificates by Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed on successfully completing the training.
Various wood art pieces by Saleem Mughal were displayed at the council. They included a wood model of Badshahi Mosque, calligraphy pieces and portraits of famous leaders which enthralled many visitors.
Waqar Ahmed said that the Council organized such workshops for its students to introduce them to various art forms. He said tat they had taken keen interest in the workshop and made small wood models and calligraphy pieces.
He added that such workshops would also be held in the future.
Saleem Mughal said that a respectable living can be made through wood art training because these models are popular in market. He thanked the RAC for asking him to lead the workshop.