Explore knotting, weaving, and creative textile design
This creative textile course introduces young artists to the art of macramé, hand weaving, and the exciting combined technique known as macraweave — where knotting and weaving are brought together in one design.
Designed for ages 9 to 15, the course develops coordination, patience, and creative confidence while teaching structured textile techniques in a supportive studio environment. Students will explore how threads and fibres can be transformed into decorative artworks through repetition, pattern, and thoughtful colour choices.
Beginning with foundational knots and simple weaving structures, participants will gradually combine both techniques into layered, textured textile pieces.
No prior experience is required.
Understand the difference between knotting and weaving — and how they work structurally.
Master essential macramé knots — including square knots, half hitches, and spiral variations.
Learn fundamental weaving techniques — understanding warp and weft structure and maintaining even tension.
Explore macraweave techniques — combining knots and woven sections within the same artwork.
Experiment with colour, layering, and texture — developing personal design choices.
Complete original textile artworks — from guided studies to a more independent final piece.
Course Details
Mode of Study: Once weekly (2 hours per lesson)
Duration: 10 Lessons
Location: Art Academy Mosta (131 Constitution Street Mosta) or Art Academy Zurrieq (88, Triq Matteolo Saliba, Zurrieq)
Requirements: Students will need to bring their own supplies. The full supply list will be provided closer to the date.
What’s Included: Hands-on teaching, individual attention
Certification: Upon attendance of 80% of the Course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance and will be accredited for their Informal Learning, thus given a signed and stamped form for their Informal Education by the Institute.
Ages: Students 15+ welcome
Language: The course is taught in English
If the course is fully booked kindly contact us to be added to the Waiting List.
Course Funding
Tax Deduction on Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses:
Parents of children under 16 who attended any Cultural or Creative courses at Art Academy are eligible for a tax deduction scheme of up to a maximum of €300 for each child. Parents are entitled to claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to a maximum of €300 for each child.
Explore knotting, weaving, and creative textile design
This creative textile course introduces young artists to the art of macramé, hand weaving, and the exciting combined technique known as macraweave — where knotting and weaving are brought together in one design.
Designed for ages 9 to 15, the course develops coordination, patience, and creative confidence while teaching structured textile techniques in a supportive studio environment. Students will explore how threads and fibres can be transformed into decorative artworks through repetition, pattern, and thoughtful colour choices.
Beginning with foundational knots and simple weaving structures, participants will gradually combine both techniques into layered, textured textile pieces.
No prior experience is required.
Understand the difference between knotting and weaving — and how they work structurally.
Master essential macramé knots — including square knots, half hitches, and spiral variations.
Learn fundamental weaving techniques — understanding warp and weft structure and maintaining even tension.
Explore macraweave techniques — combining knots and woven sections within the same artwork.
Experiment with colour, layering, and texture — developing personal design choices.
Complete original textile artworks — from guided studies to a more independent final piece.
Course Details
Mode of Study: Once weekly (2 hours per lesson)
Duration: 10 Lessons
Location: Art Academy Mosta (131 Constitution Street Mosta) or Art Academy Zurrieq (88, Triq Matteolo Saliba, Zurrieq)
Requirements: Students will need to bring their own supplies. The full supply list will be provided closer to the date.
What’s Included: Hands-on teaching, individual attention
Certification: Upon attendance of 80% of the Course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance and will be accredited for their Informal Learning, thus given a signed and stamped form for their Informal Education by the Institute.
Ages: Students 15+ welcome
Language: The course is taught in English
If the course is fully booked kindly contact us to be added to the Waiting List.
Course Funding
Tax Deduction on Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses:
Parents of children under 16 who attended any Cultural or Creative courses at Art Academy are eligible for a tax deduction scheme of up to a maximum of €300 for each child. Parents are entitled to claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to a maximum of €300 for each child.
