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

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.


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.


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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