Din l-Art Ħelwa’s youth committee is organising a restoration workshop at Our Lady of Victory church, Valletta, on Saturday from 10am to 4pm and next Sunday from 11am to 4pm with the support of the Education Ministry.
Conservators Amy Sciberras and Sarah Yeomans Gafa will demonstrate the various steps involved in the conservation of paintings, including preliminary scientific analysis.
Through the use of posters, on-site, non-invasive analysis and hands-on work on a number of old paintings, those attending will be introduced to the scientific research involved in the field of restoration.
Schoolchildren aged from six to 16 are invited to attend with their parents.
Attendance is free but donations to Din l-Art Ħelwa’s Our Lady of Victory church project will be appreciated.