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Holiday camp :
Become an Artist

We are very happy to announce our unique program where your child will be able to learn all aspects from A to Z to become a true artist. The program includes the basics of drawing, shading, perspective, composition and coloristics, as well as guided tours 

to the art museums of Lausanne or Zurich. Special bonus: the last day is dedicated to engraving and printing techniques. The course is open to participants from 7 to 16 years old, the tasks will be adapted to each student individually according to their level. No level or particular knowledge is required. Children are free to participate for a half-day or a full day.​

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* Please note that online registration at the bottom of the page is mandatory due to limited places.

 

Here is the program:

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Day 1

Monday

Morning: The fundamentals of drawing: how to construct a shape , how to draw perspective , how to apply shades and shadows.


Afternoon: Fundamentals of composition and collage. Complete observational drawing exercises.

Day 2

Tuesday

Morning :  Guided tour to the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts in Lausanne , sketches in the museum.

Afternoon: Creation of an artwork inspired by a museum visit using drawing and collage techniques.

Image by Gareth David
Image by Gustavo Leighton

Day 3

Wednesday

Morning: Guided tour to the Foundation of the Hermitage, sketches in the museum.

Afternoon: The basics of coloristics and painting . Color nuances and contrasts, color temperature . Complete the exercises using acrylic paints.

Day 4

Thursday

Morning: Guided tour to the Elysée Museum or/and La Ferme des Tilleuls, sketches in the museum.

Afternoon :  Basics of pastel and watercolor. Combine techniques and produce a small work of art.

Image by Elena Mozhvilo
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Day 5

Friday

Morning: Introduction to linocutting. Producing hand-made prints.

Afternoon: Monotype and diatype techniques. Creation of multiple prints.

Schedule


09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Museum visit / art workshop
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch break

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Outdoor games or indoor board games
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Art workshop

Full day (5 days): Arrival time at Artiloft is 9:00 am and departure time is 5:00 pm. Price: 595 CHF.

Half Day (5 days): Arrival time at Artiloft is 9:00 am/1:00 pm and departure time is 1:00 pm/5 pm.

Price: 375 CHF

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  • It is recommended that you dress your children in clothing that is practical, suitable for the weather and non-damaging.

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  • Please provide a lunchbox, the children bring the homemade meal and heat it up on site if necessary. Meals are taken in groups with the animators.

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  • Snack and afternoon tea are included, consisting of seasonal fruits, delicious cookies and cereal bars.

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  • On request, possibility of arrival at 8 a.m. and/or late pick-up at 6 p.m. for a supplement of CHF 25 per hour.

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  • We offer a 10% sibling discount.

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