Beginner Courses in Traditional Crafts

Conscious of the importance of keeping traditional crafts alive as an integral part of local culture, heritage, and national identity, the Malta Crafts Foundation is offering Beginner Courses in Traditional Crafts for people of all ages, especially students and young people.

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 first series of Beginner Courses in Traditional Crafts – which is intended as a pilot project – includes courses in Ceramics, Filigree, Macramé, and Weaving.

The applications are currently closed, but in view of the overwhelming demand the Malta Crafts Foundation will be launching new intakes in due course.

Ceramics

Course Code: CER01

Description:
Students will obtain basic skills in ceramics. Younger students will be guided to handle clay and express their own creativity; whereas older ones will be taught various techniques, including both hand building, as well as using moulds and casting. All students will also handpaint and glaze their works, and learn about the different types of firings used.

Maximum number of Students:
10 students

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

Duration of Sessions:
1.5 hours

Venue:
Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
30 euro (includes materials, and use of tools during the sessions).

Filigree

Course Code: FIL01

Description:
Students will learn basic skills in traditional filigree making. With the skills learnt they will be able to make a silver filigree pendant, which they can keep at the end of the course.

Maximum number of Students:
3 students

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

Duration of Sessions:
2 hours

Venue:
Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
180 euro (includes materials, and use of tools during the sessions).

Macramé

Course Code: MAC01

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.

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

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

Duration of Sessions:
Minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 3 hours

Venue:
Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
120 euro (includes materials, and use of tools during the sessions).

Weaving

Course Code: WEA01

Description:
Students will obtain basic skills in weaving. They will be able to dress the loom they will be training on, as well as weave small items such as bookmarks, coasters, and small pouches. At the end of the course, they will be able to do the whole process for each of these items, from start to finish.

Maximum number of Students:
8 students

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

Duration of Sessions:
Minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 3 hours

Venue:
Ta’ Qali Artisan Village

Cost:
115 euro (includes materials, and use of tools during the sessions).