Prices and facts on this page were checked in September 2026.
Arts, crafts and hobby classes in Malta
Dapperlance lists art teachers and studios in Malta, based in Tarxien and elsewhere, teaching children, teenagers and adults. Between them they cover painting and drawing from age five upward, digital art on computers, art history, O-level and A-level exam preparation and summer holiday workshops. Message any of them for free from their listing.
What do art classes cost in Malta?
A weekly art class in Malta costs about €14 a lesson at a studio that publishes its prices, and an eight week summer art programme with materials about €145. The figures below come from that Malta art studio's own prices, the Malta Society of Arts course list and the government's Lifelong Learning fee schedule, checked September 2026. Prices vary by age group, class length and whether materials are included, so treat these as a guide.
| Class | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Weekly art class, 1.5 hours, during the school term | About €14 a lesson |
| 8-week summer art programme, 1.5 hours a week, materials included | €145 total |
| Beginners' sewing course at the Malta Society of Arts, 22.5 hours | €86, half price for members of 3 or more years |
| Government Lifelong Learning evening course (arts, crafts and more) | €18.63 for up to 14 weeks, €34.94 for 14 to 32 weeks, €46.59 for intermediate and advanced levels |
| Private one to one art lessons | Quoted per hour by the tutor |
Three things move the price. Age and format: children's classes run in shorter, materials-included blocks, while a portfolio for an O-level or A-level art exam needs a longer weekly commitment across the school year. Group size: one-to-one private tuition costs more per hour than a scheduled class with several students. Materials: some studios include paint, brushes and clay in the price, others expect students to bring their own kit, so check this before you commit to a term.
How to choose an art teacher in Malta
There is no licence required to teach art in Malta, so check a tutor's own training and track record, and ask whether past students have gone on to sit the O-level or A-level exam with them. A studio that has been teaching through several school years, like some of the ones listed here, has a clearer sense of what an exam board expects in a portfolio than someone starting out.
Parents of a child or teenager under 16 taking a cultural or creative course, including art classes, can claim a tax deduction of up to €300 a year against their chargeable income through Arts Council Malta. The course has to be run by an entity or individual the Council recognises for the scheme, and applications for a year's fees open the following January. Check the current deadline on the Arts Council Malta website.
Common mistakes to avoid: paying for a full term before a trial lesson with that specific tutor, assuming all materials are included when some studios charge separately for paint and canvas, and leaving O-level or A-level portfolio work to the final term instead of building it across the year.
Browse the art teachers listed above and message them directly, it is free. Related categories: Music Lessons, Dance & Performing Arts and Private Tuition & Tutoring.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a children's art class cost in Malta?
A weekly term-time class runs at about €14 a lesson at one Malta studio, and an 8-week summer programme with materials included costs around €145 in total. Exact prices depend on the studio, the age group and the length of each session, so confirm the current rate before booking.
Is there a tax deduction for children's art classes in Malta?
Yes. Parents and guardians of a child or teenager under 16 can claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to €300 a year for cultural or creative courses, including visual art classes, if the course provider is recognised by Arts Council Malta for the scheme. Applications for a year's fees open the following January.
Does an art tutor in Malta need a qualification?
No formal qualification is required to teach art privately, so ask how many of a tutor's past students have sat the O-level or A-level art exam and what results they got. A supplementary class alongside school art lessons, run across the full scholastic year, is the usual format for building an exam portfolio.
Are there cheap art classes for adults in Malta?
Yes. The government's Lifelong Learning evening courses cost €18.63 for a course of up to 14 weeks, and the Malta Society of Arts runs beginners' courses such as sewing for about €86 for 22.5 hours, half price for long-standing members. Private studios quote their own adult rates.