The Din l-Art Helwa Youth Committee is organising a Restoration Workshop at Our Lady of Victory Church, Valletta on Saturday 15 November 2014, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 16 November, 2014 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Dr Evarist Bartolo, Minister of Education.

Conducting Conservators Amy Sciberras (seen above) and Sarah Yeomans Gafa will demonstrate the diverse steps of 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, the general public and students will be introduced to the scientific research involved in the field of restoration.

Schoolchildren from age 6 to 16 are invited to attend together with their parents and persons interested in conservation/restoration of paintings as well as members of the general public are welcome.

Attendance is free of charge but donations to Din l-Art Helwa’s Victory Church project will be appreciated.

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