Summer Workshops

Take advantage of the summer months to learn the basics for a new craft!

As part of its efforts to promote local crafts and to diffuse artisanal skills, the Malta Crafts Foundation is facilitating a number of workshops by local artisans, either at its premises within the Ta’ Qali Artisan Village or at the artisans’ own workshops.

Applications are to be submitted directly to the artisans through the details provided.

This page is updated regularly with the latest courses and/or workshops being added to the list.

Egg Art - Beginners (Children)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Children

Artisans:
Jacqueline Bugeja

Description:
Participants will learn about different eggs and how to decorate a hanging chicken egg using decoupage techniques.

Minimum number of Students:
6 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
1 session

Indicative Slot:
Saturday morning

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
10 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699879187

Egg Art - Beginners (Youths and Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Youths (12+) and Adults

Artisans:
Jacqueline Bugeja

Description:
Students will gain awareness in relation to different types of eggshells and their characteristics. They will learn how to blow and clean an eggshell, and how to decorate a hanging eggshell already having print on it with sequins.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
12 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
1 session

Indicative Slot:
Saturday morning

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
15 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699879187

Egg Art - Intermediate (Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Jacqueline Bugeja

Description:
Students will learn how to make a hinged Urn Jewel Box from a goose egg using various techniques.

Minimum number of Students:
6 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
2 sessions

Indicative Slot:
Saturday morning

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
40 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699879187

Filigree - One-to-One (Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults (One-to-One)

Artisans:
Kevin Attard

Description:
Students will learn basic techniques in traditional Maltese filigree.

Minimum number of Students:
1 student

Maximum number of Students:
1 student

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
1 session

Indicative Slot:
By appointment

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour

Venue:
Auberge, Melita Street, Valletta

Cost:
70 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
+35699309249

Filigree - Group (Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Kevin Attard

Description:
Students will learn basic techniques in traditional Maltese filigree.

Minimum number of Students:
3 students

Maximum number of Students:
5 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
1 session

Indicative Slot:
Friday morning/early afternoon

Duration of Sessions:
3 hours

Venue:
Auberge, Melita Street, Valletta

Cost:
120 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
+35699309249

First Steps in Crafts (Children)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Children

Artisans:
Arts and Crafts Malta

Description:
Creative Tots: First Steps in Crafts is a fun, hands-on course for children aged 3-6, designed to introduce them to the world of arts and crafts. Through playful activities like painting, drawing, and collage-making, kids will explore different materials and techniques, enhancing their creativity and fine motor skills. Each session encourages self-expression, imagination, and discovery, with plenty of opportunities for children to create their own colourful masterpieces.

Minimum number of Students:
6 students

Maximum number of Students:
20 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
Students can attend one (1), or multiple sessions.

Indicative Slot:
Thursday at 12:00h, and 14:30h

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
20 euro per session (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699331778

Ganutell (Adults) - GOZO

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Alda Bugeja

Description:
Students will learn the intricate art of combining fine wires, threads, and sequins to form delicate and unique floral decorations. Materials used include cotton, satin, and silk thread, different types of fine wire, bouillon, beads, and pearls.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
2 sessions

Indicative Slot:
Saturday morning

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Gozo Weaving & Creations, Victoria, Gozo

Cost:
100 euro (excluding cost of materials)

Contact Details:
+35679552907

Leather (Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Leather Trove

Description:
Learning basic veg-tan-leather making tech, such as cutting, gluing, stitching, chamfering and burnishing by making small items, such as keychains and coasters.

Minimum number of Students:
1 students

Maximum number of Students:
2 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
Students can attend one (1), or multiple sessions.

Indicative Slot:
By appointment

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
119 Stoneroses, Flat 1, Triq Is-Sur, Fgura

Cost:
50 euro per session (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699120252

Macramé (Children)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Children and Youths (8-15 years)

Artisans:
Astrid Grech

Description:
The workshop offers a hands-on creative journey during which participants will be introduced to basics including knotting techniques, and guided step by step to complete their own project. Each session introduces a new small project.

Minimum number of Students:
4 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
Students can attend one (1), or multiple sessions.

Indicative Slot:
Thursday at 16:30h

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
40 euro per session (including cost of materials), or 200 euro for a total of six (6) sessions

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699856063

Macramé (Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Youths and Adults (16+ years)

Artisans:
Astrid Grech

Description:
The workshop offers a hands-on creative journey during which participants will be introduced to basics including knotting techniques, and guided step by step to complete their own project. Each session introduces a new small project.

Minimum number of Students:
4 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
Students can attend one (1), or multiple sessions.

Indicative Slot:
Thursday at 18:30h

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
40 euro per session (including cost of materials), or 200 euro for a total of six (6) sessions

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699856063

Macramé (Adults) - GOZO

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Alda Bugeja

Description:
Students will obtain basic skills in macramé. They will learn four different macramé knots and, with the skills learnt, they will be able to do four different keychains, bracelets, and plant pot holders. At the end of the sessions, they will be able to do the whole process for each of these items, from start to finish.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
2 sessions

Indicative Slot:
Thursday morning/afternoon

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Gozo Weaving & Creations, Victoria, Gozo

Cost:
100 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
+35679552907

Screen Printing (Youths and Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Youths and Adults (15+ years)

Artisans:
Anni Nolan

Description:
Student will be making a stencil and then transferring this onto a card or tote bag through screen printing.

Minimum number of Students:
6 students

Maximum number of Students:
12 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
1 session

Indicative Slot:
Saturday afternoon

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
70 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35677153496

Teddy Bear Making (Adults)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Cynthia Darmanin

Description:
Students will hand sew a cute, small teddy bear (approx. 15cm). Head on a joint, arms and legs one with body. Professional and eco-friendly materials will be supplied, along with lots of tips and tricks for a professional finish! Students will go home with their own, sweet little Teddy.

Minimum number of Students:
2 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
3 sessions

Indicative Slot:
Thursday evening

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
75 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
+35679934583

Traditional and Modern Weaving (Adults) - GOZO

Type of Session:
Workshop – Adults

Artisans:
Alda Bugeja

Description:
Students will begin learning how to weave using cardboard and frame looms. Basic skills such as the plain weave and tapestry weave will be taught, allowing them to weave items such as coasters, bookmarks, and landscapes.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
2 sessions

Indicative Slot:
Monday and Tuesday afternoon

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Gozo Weaving & Creations, Victoria, Gozo

Cost:
100 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
+35679552907

Woodcraft (Children)

Type of Session:
Workshop – Children

Artisans:
Scic Crafts Studio

Description:
With a vast selection of wooden crafts to choose from, students will be guided to paint and glue their piece together allowing them to embellish and take home their unique creation.

Minimum number of Students:
6 students

Maximum number of Students:
20 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
1 session

Indicative Slot:
Thursday at 16:00h

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Scic Crafts Studio, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
10 euro (including cost of materials)

Contact Details:
[email protected] or +35699439866

Courses and Workshops offered by Artisans

As part of its efforts to promote local crafts and to diffuse artisanal skills, the Malta Crafts Foundation is providing a space at its premises within the Ta’ Qali Artisan Village from where artisans can deliver their own courses and/or workshops.

The craft being instructed, the level of difficulty, as well as the schedule and method of delivery varies from one session to another, depending on what the different artisans are offering in their courses and/or workshops.

This page is updated regularly with the latest courses and/or workshops being added to the list. Applications are to be submitted directly to the artisans through the details provided.

Watercolour Painting

Type of Session:
Course

Artisans:
Alfie Gatt

Description:
This course focuses on fundamental watercolour techniques, providing participants with a solid foundation to confidently work with this versatile medium. Beyond technical skills, the course aims to inspire a heightened sense of curiosity and observation, helping participants explore the interplay of colour, light, shadow, and composition. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create their own unique artworks, combining technical expertise with personal creativity.

Maximum number of Students:
15 students

Commencement Date:
July 22, 2025

Time:
17:30h-19:30h

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, once a week on Tuesdays

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
140 euro (excluding cost of materials)

Contact Details:
Contact the artisan through the social links.

Social Links and Contact:
Alfie Gatt

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Beginner Courses in Crafts

Conscious of the importance of keeping crafts alive, particularly the traditional ones that are an integral part of local culture, heritage, and national identity, the Malta Crafts Foundation is offering Beginner Courses in Crafts for adults, youths, and children.

With a growing appreciation of handmade products within the local market, the courses offer an opportunity to learn the basics of some of Malta’s most popular crafts, with the possibility of bringing in an element of innovation as a new artisan.

The craft being instructed, the level of difficulty, as well as the schedule and method of delivery varies from one session to another, depending on what the different artisans are offering in their courses and/or workshops.

The availability of these courses is subject to a minimum number of participants, which varies from craft to craft. In case the minimum requirement is not met, the Malta Crafts Foundation reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or merge sessions to ensure the courses can be delivered effectively. Participants will be notified of any such changes in a timely manner.

Courses will commence in mid-July.

3D Manufacturing & CNC Milling

Course Code: CNC01

Type of Session:
Course – Children

Artisan:
Andrew Gingell Littlejohn

Description:
This foundation workshop will blend advanced technologies with traditional craftsmanship, giving participants a complete hands-on experience in modern manufacturing in an attempt to nurture their unique potential to become future innovators. Students will explore how today’s designers and engineers turn creative ideas into real products, starting from a simple sketch and then through every step of the process. Participants can choose to make one item from the following examples: a mobile holder, small stool, laptop desktop stand, engraving of panels and colour filling, storage boxes with 3D printed hinges, etc.

Minimum number of Students:
8 students

Maximum number of Students:
12 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
12 sessions, held twice a week

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour 30 minutes

Venue:
Custom Workshop Malta, Swieqi

Cost:
480 euro (including cost of materials)

Beading

Course Code: BEA01

Type of Session:
Course – Children
Course – Adults & Youths

Artisan:
Jacqueline Fava

Description:
Students will learn about the essential tools, equipment, and supplies used for common tasks, along with the basic stitches mainly used in beading techniques, in order to create decorative and functional items, and work on beading projects.

Minimum number of Students:
8 students

Maximum number of Students:
15 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
60 euro (excluding cost of materials)

Ceramics

Course Code: CER01

Type of Session:
Course – Children
Course – Adults & Youths

Artisan:
ALKA Ceramics

Description:
Students will obtain basic skills in ceramics. They will be guided to handle clay and express their own creativity. All students will also hand-paint and glaze their works, and learn about the different types of firings used.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
15 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
5 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour 15 minutes

Venue:
ALKA Ceramics, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
60 euro (including cost of materials)

Crochet

Course Code: CRO01

Type of Session:
Course – Children
Course – Adults & Youths

Artisan:
Joanne Bugeja

Description:
Students will obtain knowledge of the fundamental stitches in crochet and learn how to read and understand written patterns, allowing them to put their new skills into practice by creating small functional items.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour 15 minutes

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
105 euro (excluding cost of materials)

Ganutell

Course Code: GAN01

Type of Session:
Course – Children

Artisan:
Janine Cardona

Description:
The young participants will be introduced to the art of ganutell, its technique, and its history. During the sessions students will learn simple skills in ganutell, forming petals and leaves to create a small floral bouquet.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
150 euro (including cost of materials)

Ganutell (Gozo)

Course Code: GAN01-G

Type of Session:
Course – Adults

Artisan:
Alda Bugeja

Description:
Students will learn the intricate art of combining fine wires, thread, and sequins to form delicate and unique floral decorations. Materials used include cotton, satin, and silk thread, different types of fine wire, bouillon, beads, and pearls.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
3 hours

Venue:
Gozo Weaving & Creations, Victoria, Gozo

Cost:
250 euro (excluding cost of materials)

Hand Embroidery

Course Code: EMB01

Type of Session:
Course – Children
Course – Adults & Youths

Artisan:
Marisa Grech

Description:
Students will be introduced to the art of embroidery, learning the basic stitches as well as methods of transferring patterns on to fabric. By the end of this course, participants will be able to embellish a piece of fabric into a unique embroidery design.

Minimum number of Students:
4 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
6 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
Children – 70 euro (including cost of materials)
Adults & Youths – 85 euro (including cost of materials)

Lace Needling

Course Code: LAC01

Type of Session:
Course – Adults & Youths

Artisan:
Jacqueline Fava

Description:
Students will learn how to set a needle lace project, along with the basic principles to follow when creating a design.

Minimum number of Students:
9 students

Maximum number of Students:
15 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
60 euro (excluding cost of materials)

Macramé (Gozo)

Course Code: MAC01-G

Type of Session:
Course – Adults

Artisan:
Alda Bugeja

Description:
Students will obtain basic skills in macramé. They will learn four different macramé knots and, with the skills learnt, they will be able to do four different keychains, bracelets, and plant pot holders. At the end of the course, they will be able to do the whole process for each of these items, from start to finish.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
3 hours

Venue:
Gozo Weaving & Creations, Victoria, Gozo

Cost:
295 euro (including cost of materials)

Sewing

Course Code: SEW01

Type of Session:
Course – Children
Course – Adults & Youths

Artisan:
Marisa Grech

Description:
Students will begin learning the basics of sewing and embroidery, learning hand stitches and also using a sewing machine to complete different tasks. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create a project showcasing all the skills achieved during the sessions.

Minimum number of Students:
4 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
6 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
Children – 70 euro (including cost of materials)
Adults & Youths – 85 euro (including cost of materials)

Teddy Bear Making A

Course Code: TED01

Type of Session:
Course – Youths (11-15 years)

Artisan:
Cynthia Darmanin

Description:
Students will learn to hand sew a number of small and simple cute teddy bears, or other animals, from felt.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour 30 minutes

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
105 euro (including cost of materials)

Teddy Bear Making B

Course Code: TED01

Type of Session:
Course – Adults

Artisan:
Cynthia Darmanin

Description:

Students will learn to hand sew two small (approx 15cm) teddy bears, or other animals (head on a joint, limbs sewn on) from professional materials. Eco-friendly materials will be used and no prior knowledge is necessary.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
8 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
1 hour 30 minutes

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
150 euro (including cost of materials)

Weaving

Course Code: WEA01

Type of Session:
Course – Adults

Artisan:
Antoine Vella

Description:
Students will be provided with an introduction to traditional weaving and be able to learn this craft through the use of traditional looms.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
5 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
13 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
3 hours

Venue:
St Paul’s Store, Bieb ir-Ruwa Limits of Rabat, Malta

Cost:
295 euro per person (excluding materials, priced at 5 euro per kilogram)

Weaving (Gozo)

Course Code: MWE01-G

Type of Session:
Course – Adults

Artisan:
Alda Bugeja

Description:
Students will begin learning how to weave using cardboard and frame looms. Basic skills such as the plain weave and tapestry weave will be taught, allowing them to weave items such as coasters, bookmarks and landscapes.

Minimum number of Students:
5 students

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
12 sessions, held once a week

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Gozo Weaving & Creations, Victoria, Gozo

Cost:
295 euro (including cost of materials)

Woodworking

Course Code: WOO01

Type of Session:
Course – Children

Artisan:
Emanuel Sammut

Description:

This course will introduce children aged 6-10 years to the principles of circular economy through hands-on woodcraft. Using only recycled and repurposed wood, each child will create their own unique wooden craft to take home. The course promotes environmental awareness while fostering creativity, motor skills development, and teamwork.

Minimum number of Students:
4 students

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
4 sessions, held twice a week

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Malta Crafts Foundation, Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
100 euro (including cost of materials)

Courses in collaboration with Lifelong Learning

The Malta Crafts Foundation is also collaborating with the Directorate for Lifelong Learning & Employability within the Ministry for Education, Youth, Sport, Research and Innovation in order to develop more artisanal courses, thereby enhancing the variety of artisanal courses being offered through Lifelong Learning.

The first course included in the Course Prospectus as a result of this direct collaboration was that on Traditional Maltese Hand-Painted Lettering and Sign Writing, known as tberfil.

While applications are currently closed, in view of the overwhelming demand more courses will be launched in due course.

Traditional Maltese Hand-Painted Lettering and Sign Writing

Course Code: CTBR30L1-1

Description:
Students will obtain basic skills and techniques in the traditional Maltese hand-painted lettering and sign writing, known in Maltese as tberfil. The course is being held in collaboration with Lifelong Learning.

Maximum number of Students:
15 students

Amount and Frequency of Sessions:
30 sessions, held twice a week – Wednesday 17:30h-19:30h and Saturday 09:30h-11:30h

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
34.94 euro