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Courses Available

Basic Art:
This Course provides students with the very simple and elementary techniques in art. Students start with simple drawings from nature in pencil and charcoal.

Oil/Water Colour Painting:
From the Basic Art Course, students proceed to this section. Students in this section are encouraged to develop a lively curiosity to explore and experiment in visual terms, imagination, powers of acute observation, personal enthusiasm and pleasure in art. The first year course is spent in establishing the basic vocabulary in two and three dimensions.

Pyrography:
Pyrography, the art of burning wood, was first practiced by African and American Indian tribes and the Ancient Egyptians. Pyrography is an exciting method of making pictures or decorating plain wooden objects. Pictures or patterns in Pyrography may be figurative or geometric. It entails details and precision. Students should possess a good knowledge of pencil design.

Lace Making Course:
The aim of this course is to promote and encourage one of the most traditional crafts in the Maltese Islands – Lace Making. The course consists of a three-year course.

Gilding:
Gilding is the application of alloys and precious metals, like gold and silver. The aim of this course is to promote the theoretical and practical aspects of this traditional skill known only to a dozen gilders. The instructions and teaching process starts from gesso preparations, polychrome, oil and water laid mordents.

Clay Modeling & Casting:
This course is to develop the students’ ability in evaluating and translating ideas into two and three dimensions. The materials available include local clay, plaster of Paris and molding rubber. Students should possess a good knowledge in pencil design.

Wood Sculpture:
Similarly, as in clay modeling, students should be capable of evaluating and translating ideas in two and three dimensions. First year students are taught the importance in the handling of tools and materials, second year students proceed to two/three dimensional studies in wood (material used in mainly mahogany).
Students should possess a good knowledge in pencil design.

Silver Filigree:
This is a Two-year Course in Silversmith knowledge of pencil design is an advantage.

Pottery / Ceramics:
This course provides opportunities for students to develop individual skills and to experiment in the production of useful materials based on clay, after drying and baking. Creativity is encouraged.

Stained Glass:
This Course provides the students with opportunity in developing their creativity and imagination. A good knowledge in Basic design is essential.

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