The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is holding a course in soft furnishings which will concentrate on curtain making. Participants will learn how to draw up the patterns themselves, how much material is needed and what measurements would be required. The cost of the course is Lm9 for 10 lessons. Further details can be obtained from the society at Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta (telephone 2124-4339), from Monday to Friday between 8am and 1pm.