Discover Paper Miracles & Sunny Miracles!

Come and experience the inspiring work of Miracles Trust through its flagship initiatives: Paper Miracles and Sunny Miracles where creativity, sustainability, and livelihoods come together.

Learn how waste paper is transformed into beautiful handmade paper bead products through Paper Miracles, and about these very special women whose skills and creativity bring these pieces to life. You will also get to try your own hand at making paper beads!

At the same time, discover how Sunny Miracles is changing lives through innovative green technology, using solar dryers to preserve fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a tasting of delicious solar-dried produce and treats, including halva and pakoras made from solar-dried fruits and vegetables!

Event Programme

Part 1: Miracles Overview, Tour & Experience

Sunny Miracles overview:

Introduction & tasting of solar-dried fruits and vegetables

Paper Miracles introduction

• Screening of the Paper Miracles Beneficiaries Documentary
• Paper beads making demonstration
• Introduction to Colours of Pakistan
• Guided tour of the Paper Miracles workshop

Part 2: Optional Creative Workshop

Bracelet Making Workshop

Design and create your own one-of-a-kind paper bead bracelet using Paper Miracles beads. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is a perfect opportunity to make a thoughtful, handmade gift for a loved one, or a meaningful keepsake for yourself.

Workshop Fee: PKR 1,200 ( Please register separately for this with Mehreen Jaswal +447951571539 (Whatsapp) or 0300 0559625.

Join us for a special guided tour led by Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, Deputy Director & Curator- an opportunity not to be missed!

Nestled in the heart of Islamabad, the Sir Syed Memorial Museum and Immersive Gallery is a cultural treasure that brings Pakistan’s rich historical tapestry vividly to life, honouring the legacy of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan who was a visionary reformer and intellectual.

The museum takes visitors on a captivating journey from the Stone Age to the Pakistan Movement, featuring rare artifacts, evocative murals and exhibits. Highlights include a curated collection of relics from the Indus Valley and Gandhara civilizations, offering a glimpse into the region’s ancient heritage...we will explore hand-painted historical murals, uncover archaeological treasures that bring pivotal moments of Pakistan’s history to life, while gaining deeper insight into the stories that shaped our past.

The Digital Immersive Gallery- at the Islamabad Museum- is a state-of-the-art facility that merges immersive storytelling with advanced digital tools. The centerpiece is a narrative that retraces the historical spread of Buddhism from Gandhara to the Korean Peninsula, recalling the spiritual journeys of Korean monks who traveled to the region centuries ago to study the Dharma. It transports audiences into the past using cutting-edge 3D projections. With just a wave of the hand, visitors can interact with lifelike digital renderings of the Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Pakistan’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites are also highlighted, offering a sweeping journey that stretches from the 3rd millennium BCE to the 17th century CE.’

• A project of the Korea Heritage Service (KHS), Government of the Republic of Korea, it was established by the Korea Heritage Agency (KHA) under a five-year Official Development Assistance (ODA).

‘The National Art Gallery in Islamabad represents the cultural heritage of Pakistan, the visual as well as temporal. It represents the collective ethos of the nation…’

Renowned Islamabad architect Naeem Pasha will present his newly published book “Documenting the National Art Gallery”, which charts a remarkable 27-year long journey to build Pakistan’s National Art Gallery. The journey culminated in a stunning inaugural show that highlighted Pakistan's extraordinary visual art.

For more than 35 years, Pasha co-owned Rohtas Gallery, one of Islamabad’s first and foremost art galleries. A poet and a painter- apart from being an architect- he is the recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of a lifetime of service to art and architecture. Among numerous others, he has also designed the St Thomas Church in Islamabad, the Pakistan Air force Academy in Risalpur and the State-Life Tower- that dominates Islamabad’s Blue Area.

He will be in conversation with architect Hammad Husain whose many works include government and commercial buildings as well as private residences.

The National Art Gallery (NAG) Islamabad- established in 2007- is located in the heart of Islamabad, near the Parliament House and is part of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). It Showcases Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and contemporary art, and features works by renowned Pakistani artists, including: Sadequain, Shakir Ali, Zulfiqar Zaidi, Gulgee, Anna Molka Ahmed .It also regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. The Permanent Collections include: Modern and Contemporary Art,Calligraphy and Islamic Art, Sculpture Garden, Textile and Folk Art.

• In collaboration with PNCA

With a career spanning over 30 years ,Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro is a celebrated Spanish artist renowned for his impressionist oil and pastel paintings. His exceptional work has not only garnered numerous awards but has also been showcased in prestigious galleries across the United States, Europe, and most recently at the PNCA, Pakistan.

Gonzalo’s artistic journey began with his studies in Fine Arts in Spain, and since then, he has participated in 55 exhibitions. In addition to his artistic achievements, Gonzalo has devoted over 26 years to teaching painting through classes, lectures, and workshops.

We are privilged to have him with us to share his insights and experiences!

Join us to learn about Miracles Trust’s flagship initiatives- Sunny Miracles & Paper Miracles!

Sunny Miracles is transforming lives with its “green” technology using solar dryers to preserve fruits and vegetables. You will get an opportunity to taste and enjoy delicious 'Halwa' made from sun-dried carrots!

Paper Miracles is an innovative upcycling initiative .Its vision is to positively impact the lives of marginalized women as a self-sustaining social enterprise, specializing in distinctly quality hand-crafted recycled paper products. The beneficiaries transform waste paper into exquisite handmade paper bead products. We will make our own very 'special' jewelry piece from recycled paper .Those of you who are feeling particularly creative can also attend an optional programme and design your very own special momento bracelet using the Paper Miracles paper beads!

Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect. It is expressive and very theraputic!

Suzan Alsaid is a Jordanian artist who will teach us how to do abstract painting with acrylic paints. She has been teaching adults and kids in the past years and last month. Her work has been recently exhibited at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA).

Children are welcome to join this session!

'Silk' painting developed from Indonesian traditional 'batik' art makes a fun and relaxing hobby ! Hand painting scarves can create beautiful, wearable works of art and thoughtful gifts for friends and family. It can also be used to create focal elements in card making, wall hangings, pillowcases, bags, pocket squares, and other decorative projects.

In this beginner's guide to silk painting, we will show you how to make your own piece for wall-hanging or a square scarve. You will learn how to use 'gutta' to draw your outlines, and paint your own creative design using silk paint!

Angela Fisher in her fascinating book 'Africa Adorned' writes:

"For the peoples of Africa, beads of precious metals,bronze,brass,glass,bone,shell and clay play an important role in the adornment of the body and home. In addition, glass beads,brought from Persia and China by Arab traders,and later from Europe by the Portuguese,were widely used as a form of barter...'

Rehana Fazli -during her stay in Africa and travels around the globe as a Diplomat's wife- developed a passion for beads.

Calling her amazing collection "TAAZLI": The Table Jewellery, the creative and talented entrpreneur will share her expertise and interpertation of 'Africa Adorned'.

'The way in which international media frames certain ideas affects public perception , and relates to the struggle to deal effectively with a diversity of experiences and perspectives of Muslim women across borders...'

Toronto based visual artist and curator Iman Aziz Bhatti will share her experiences on how Muslim Pakistani women represent their identity and culture across borders through contemporary art, theory and criticism; and how visual arts is giving them agency to represent themselves while challenging the normalization of stereotypical ideas and realities put forward by media.

Iman Azizi Bhatti graduated in Fine Art and in Criticism and Curatorial Practice from Ontario College of Art & Design University. Her practice explores themes of identity, gender roles, orientalism and resistance to emphasize how exposure to images shapes perception, particularly that of South Asian women.

An opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and the fascinating art & craft scene across Pakistan!

A slide presentation will be followed by a documentary:

‘An Ode to the Mystic City -- Androon Lahore’ that offers glimpses into the rich history and culture of the walled city of Lahore, focusing on its fascinating Mughal architecture , the life in and around the historical gates of the city, and the evolution of culture amidst inadequate efforts to preserve heritage.

Hyatt’s prime reason for making this documentary film is her personal association with the city "It is a subject that is close to my heart which I have been rediscovering over the years, having being born and bred in that city. The changes in the inner city have been manifold but the romance lives on.I wanted to contribute positively to the cultural scene..."

Nageen Hyatt - alongside her involvement with human rights and peace, is the Founder/Director of the Nomad Art Gallery and Cultural Centre-A holistic centre that aims to promote artists from different backgrounds and genres, and offers seminars and programmes to educate and enhance an understanding of the arts in Pakistan.