The Malta Society of Arts has a long-established reputation for organising high-quality courses during its winter and summer semesters in various subjects related to the visual, applied and performing arts.

The summer courses, which are held over nine weeks between July and September, are taught by teachers who are leaders in their field.

The MSA courses are given in the unique ambience of the grand Palazzo de la Salle in Valletta. Moreover, a summer course will usually have nine lessons spread over nine weeks held between Mondays and Saturdays and starting at various times.

Registration starts from €45 and varies according to the course.

The range of courses in the visual arts includes art and crafts, Manga art, clay modelling, wood sculpture, art for juniors and art for leisure for mature students, human figure nude painting, as well as a newly-added make-up course, which is bound to be very popular.

With regard to the applied arts, courses available include ganutell, cake decorating, parchment craft/plastic canvas, hand embroidery, lace making, tailoring, knitting, cross-stitch, crochet and dressmaking, gold embroidery and a patchwork course.

The third field of study is the performing arts and summer courses will start in July for guitar (classical/acoustic/electronic), pianoforte (open), violin/theory of music, voice studies (pop/classical), and drama for fun (10-15 years).

The various courses are open for people of all ages, starting from four years and up to senior/pensioner age.

More information on each course can be found on the MSA’s website. Applications are to be sent by post or handed in at the Palazzo de la Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta.

• For more information visit: http://artsmalta.org