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Craft Master: Making Meaning in the Mess

A Workshop by Hasib Zakaria

Craft Master: Making Meaning in the Mess is a four-day intermediate workshop for learners who want to create meaningful, striking photographs. Led by Hasib Zakaria, with support from renowned Pathshala teacher and photographer Ashraful Awal Mishuk, the workshop blends on-street practice and guided feedback. Learners explore Dhaka’s light, space, and street life to recognise moments that matter and build stronger images. The program also encourages learners to understand their own practice and make ethical choices in public spaces. By the end, learners leave with sharper skills, clearer direction, and photographs they can be proud of.

Hasib Zakaria

Hasib Zakaria is a Sydney-based photographer, curator, and educator with nearly three decades of experience. He teaches photography and works as an Educational Excellence Specialist at TAFE NSW, and remains a committed faculty member at Pathshala, where he once served as Vice Principal. His practice spans portraiture, fine art, and documentary work, focusing on identity, memory, and contemporary social issues. Hasib has led workshops and curated exhibitions internationally, sharing his belief that photography can spark dialogue, connect people, and inspire change.

About Us

Chobi Mela, the first festival of photography in Asia, is one of the most exciting ventures that Drik and Pathshala has initiated. The first Chobi Mela – International Festival of Photography was held in December 2000 – January 2001. It is the most demographically inclusive photo festival in the world and is held every two years in Dhaka.