The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will be organizing courses in soft furnishing and cottage craft.

The soft furnishing course will concentrate mainly on curtain making and will consist of both theory and practice, covering about 100 valances and pelmets in different styles, and varying from classic to rustic, modern or cottage.

Participants will learn how to draw up the patterns themselves, and will also learn how much material is needed and what measurements will be required. Participants do not need to know how to sew.

The cottage craft course consists of learning how to decorate various items – such as frames, jewel boxes, baskets and other items – for particular occasions such as Christmas, weddings and Easter.

The cost of the course is e20.96 for 10 lessons.

Application forms, registrations and further details on the courses can be obtained from the society at Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta from Monday to Friday between 8am and 1pm. Tel: 2124-4339 – 2124-4400, e-mail: [email protected] or visit the society website at www.artsmalta.org