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Basic
art
Age Group – 7 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
course
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GLASS
WORKS – 2 year course
This course consists of Stained Glass and Glass Fusion.
Although in practice they are different from each
other because they use different techniques, both
are a form of art having at their base the use of
coloured glass and patterns to form all sorts of artistic
glass works.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – Basic Art is recommended
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Art at ‘O’
and ‘A’ Levels – 1 year course
Age Group – 14 years and over
Certification Target – ‘O’ / ‘A’
Level Examination
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WOOD AND
STONE CARVING – 2 year course
This course helps students to evaluate and translate
ideas into two or three dimensions. During the first
year, the student is taught how to handle the tools
and materials. In the second year, students proceed
to two/three dimensional studies in wood and stone.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – Basic Art is recommended
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Basic
Art Adults – 2 year course
Age Group – over 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate after 1 year,
Certificate after 2 years (Folio required)
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THREAD FILIGREE
– 2 year course
This course teaches the art of developing delicate
ornamental work from twisted silver wire, thread and
pearls to form any fanciful decoration.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at end the
of the course
When students qualify in Thread Filigree and Monasteru
as well, they will be awarded a Certificate
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Pencil / Charcoal
/ Ink Art – 1 year course
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
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GRAPHICAL
COMMUNICATION and DESIGN – 2 year course
The aim of this course is to develop the
ability to communicate graphically. The importance
of graphia, or the ability to impart data by means
of drawings and diagrams, is widely recognized in
today’s world of Technology. It even crosses
the language barriers and provides us with a single
system that can be universally understood.
Age Group – 10 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
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OIL / WATER
PAINTING – 2 year course
From the Basic Art course, students can proceed to
this course. The main aim of this course is to encourage
students to develop a lively curiosity to explore
and experiment in visual terms, use their imagination,
the powers of acute observation, personal enthusiasm
and pleasure in art.
Age Group – 14 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – Basic Art
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C.A.D.
Auto CAD – 2 year course
This course makes use of specifically computer aided
programs and systems to design detailed two or three
dimensional drawings.
Age Group – 14 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – Basic knowledge
of Graphical Design
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CLAY MODELLING
AND CASTING – 2 year course
This course aims to develop the students’ ability
to evaluate and translate ideas into two and three
dimensions. The materials available include local
clay, plaster of paris and molding rubber.
Age Group – 14 years and overCertification Target
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FERROBATTUTO
– 2 year course
This course aims to develop the students’ ability
in evaluating and translating ideas into two and three
dimensions by using iron. This craft was very popular
in the old ages and can be seen from works still present
in churches, buildings of character and all around
Gozo.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
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GILDING
– 3 year course
Gilding is the application of alloys and precious
metals, like gold and silver, onto various surfaces.
The aim of this course is to promote the traditional
artisan skills of the local gilder starting from polichromy
and mordants, and leading to the 24ct water laid gilding.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate after one
year, Certificate at the end of the course
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PARCHMENT
CRAFT – 1 year course
This course consists of making creative projects with
parchment paper, which is a transparent waxed paper.
This specialized paper lends itself to many techniques,
such as tracing, embossing, painting, bending, cutting,
and many other uses. Through this craft, one can make
greeting cards, invitations, home decorations and
handmade flowers.
Age Group – 12 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – Basic Art
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LACE
The aim of this course is to promote and nurture one
of the most indigenous crafts in Gozo. Whilst keeping
the tradition in the subject, we also offer lessons
in design which may vary from traditional to contemporary.
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MONASTERU
– 1 year course
This course is a specialized branch of Thread Filigree
with Tapestry work. Students who have already mastered
the art of producing fanciful decorations from wire,
thread, pearls and beads are taught how to mount such
decorations in different designs, forming frames of
fine art.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – at least one year
of Thread Filigree
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Lace
Juniors – 2 year course
Age Group – 7 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
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TEXTILE
DESIGN – 2-year course
This course aims to teach the student to produce different
items from different textiles. This, after taking
into consideration the location of the item, the style,
the design and the colours scheme.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
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Lace Adults
– 3-year course
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate after one
year, Certificate after three years
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ART ATTACK
– Junior Art and Craft Course –
1 year course
A basic course in different art disciplines to enhance
creativity and imagination in young, promising artists
and to promote, from an early age their artistic talents.
Age Group : 7 to 12 years
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
course
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POTTERY
/ CERAMICS – 2 year course
This course provides opportunities for students to
develop individual skills, creativity and design.
They are also encouraged to experiment in the production
of useful items based on different types of clay.
Age Group – 14 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
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PAPIER MACHE
– 1-year course
Papier Mache is one of the most versatile crafts around!
There is no right or wrong way to do it. There is
not even a right or wrong way to spell it!
You can create forms of art for your paper mache projects
easily. Use cardboard and masking tape to design almost
anything! People of all ages can enjoy paper mache.
The steps you need to follow to create paper mache
masterpieces are fairly simple. Items of all shapes
and sizes can be made using this crafting method.
You can make your own jewellery, vases, bowls, masks,
piñatas, or even furniture. You are only limited
by your imagination.
Age Group : 14 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
course
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PYROGRAPHY
– 2 year course
Pyrography is an exciting method of making pictures
or decorating plain wooden objects using heat. Pictures
and patterns in Pyrography may be figurative or geometric.
It entails details and precision.
Age Group – 14 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the course
Level of Education Required – Basic Art |
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MOSAIC –
1-year course
The student will learn techniques of mosaic-making,
including: choice of medium (marble, glass, tile etc)
; the properties of the various materials used (adhesives,
grouts etc) ; use of mosaic – making tools ;
health and safety factors ; and design considerations.
Age Group : 16 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
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SILVER SMITH – 2 year course
A silversmith is trained to form miniature items of
fine art. These are produced for their intrinsic aesthetic
worth. The product is designed in such a way that the
end result is perceived as very fine, as well as attractive.
Typical work activities include:
• annealing
metal and silverware to soften the materials for reworking;
• preparing materials for soldering;
• filigree;
• hammering and shaping
metal and silver articles;
• using design
knowledge to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings
and models.
Age Group – 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the Course
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LEATHER
WORKS – 1 year course
This course teaches students how to make artifacts
made of leather. The course includes also the techniques
of embossing and patchwork, done either by hand or
using specific machinery. These items vary from household
goods and decorative goods to everyday useful items
such as wallets, key rings and bags. Just let your
imagination lead you.
Age Group : 16 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
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UPHOLSTERY
– 1-year course
Participants should have a Secondary School education.
A knowledge of Technical Design interpretation will
make it easier to follow this course. The course comprises
the step-by-step learning process involved in the
upholstery trade, mainly the stuffing and covering
of chairs and sofas. Manipulation and implementation
of machinery and hand-tools are also included. Theory
lessons are delivered as shop-talk during practice.
Students will be asked to choose their own tasks to
be worked out during their practice period.
Age Group : 16 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
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CANE / PALM WORKS
– 1 year course
This course teaches how cane, palm and dried flowers
can be weaved in baskets, trays, mats and a variety
of other items of all shapes and design. Being creative
is a must!
Age Group : 14 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
course
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JEWELLERY
ART – 2-year course
This course aims to develop the students’ abilities
to create innovative jewellery using different metals,
glass and local stone. It also introduces the technique
of enameling, which is a process of applying a vitreous,
either transparent or opaque, protective or decorative
coating made from silica (a kind of glass) heated
in a kiln or furnace, and fused onto metal (usually
copper or gold), glass, or ceramic wear. It is often
applied as a paste which solidifies in firing as areas
of colour.
Age Group : 14 years and over
Certification Target : Certificate at the end of the
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TAPESTRY / EMBROIDERY
/ CROSS-STITCH
Participants will have the possibility to learn how
to design and work various embroidery items, such as
table-cloths, pictures, runners, napkins, cushions,
etc, through the use of various hand-stitches and other
methods. One can also learn different types of techniques
and methods such as filling work, drawn threads, hansa,
cut-work, etc.
Age Group: 15 years and over
Certification Target: Certificate |
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BEADING
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Craft Course with an emphasis on beaded objects
Age Group: 12 years and over
Certification Target: Certificate |
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SKILLS
Entrepreneurship is the practice of starting a new
business, with a good level of business skills. Training
in entrepreneurship makes you a good leader, while
at the same time helps you to manage and foresee the
future state of the business that is preferred to
the present state.
Age Group : 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the Course
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CANDLE
/ WAX CRAFTS
This course introduces the student to the historic
process of candle-making using step-by-step techniques.
This course also includes information about the different
types of wax available and other related material.
This course also takes into consideration the wider
dimension of candle-making as a craft which creates
useful objects and enhancing creativity in students.
Age Group : 16 years and over
Certification Target – Certificate at the end
of the Course |
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