School holiday activities - Practical information
Our workshops are organised for children aged 6 to 16 in various towns in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. We form different age groups to offer a first-rate atmosphere and group cohesion.
The courses are given in French, 3 hours a day over 5 days. The price is CHF 290 for the whole week, i.e. 15 hours of teaching in all.
What do students learn? The programme
At Apolline, each student benefits from tailor-made teaching. From the very first workshop, a skills assessment is carried out to ensure personalised support. All levels are welcome: beginner, intermediate or advanced.
Over the course of the week, each student works on an illustration project. The theme is suggested by the teacher, but the choice of artistic style remains free, whether Manga, Belgian comics, Comics or another personal inspiration. The teacher focuses on specific technical aspects to help each student progress from their current level.
For younger participants, the approach is different. Our workshops focus on fun, games and enjoyment. The aim is to enable children to discover the different aspects of drawing while having fun and making friends. Our aim is to motivate students by offering them fun and challenges adapted to their level.
For more information on the techniques covered, objectives and skills, please consult the detailed section on this subject, a little further down on this page.
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Holiday workshops by town - dates, venues & ages
Drawing course in Lausanne
From 12 to 16 February 2024 at rue St-Martin 9 - 1003 Lausanne
8 to 12 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Drawing courses in Morges
From 12 to 16 February 2024 at Ateliers de la Côte - Route de Pallatex 5 - 1163 Etoy
6 to 10 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Drawing course in Montreux
From 12 to 16 February 2024 at Maison Visinand - Rue du Pont 32 -1820 Montreux
6 to 10 years: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Drawing course in Yverdon
From 12 to 16 February 2024 in the "L'Etoile" building - Rue du Four 21 - 1400 Yverdon
6 to 10 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Drawing course in Geneva
From 19 to 23 February 2024 at UCG - Av. de Sainte-Clotilde 9 - 1205
8 to 12 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Drawing course in Sion
From 12 to 16 February 2024 at avenue de Tourbillon 37 - 1950 Sion
8 to 12 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Drawing course in Neuchâtel
From 26 February to 1 March 2024 at the HUB Neuchâtel - Rue des Terreaux 7 - 2000 Neuchâtel
6 to 10 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Drawing course in Fribourg
From 12 to 16 February 2024 at Innovation Lab - Ch. du Musée 4 - 1700 Fribourg
8 to 12 years old: 9am to 12pm
10 to 16 years old: 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Participants do not sleep on site, and no accommodation is provided. A snack will be provided during the break in the middle of the session..
Techniques covered, Objectives and Skills
This section gives you an overview of the skills and techniques your child can explore during our workshops. It is important to note that this list is an overview and that the focus of work will be determined with the teacher, according to the needs and wishes of the student. Not everything can be covered in a single week.
- Human anatomy: Understanding the proportions of the body and face, as well as expressions and emotions.
- Non-human anatomy: Study animals and imaginary creatures to broaden drawing skills.
- Static and moving bodies: Learn to draw figures in action or at rest.
- Set design: Master the basics of perspective and composition to create environments.
- Objects and accessories: Draw realistic or stylised objects.
- Creating characters: Character design to bring unique characters to life.
- Colouring, lighting and shading: adding depth and realism to your drawings.
- Constructing a scenario, dividing up the panels in relation to the text: the basics of visual storytelling.
- Working with speech bubbles or phylacteries: how to integrate text into the illustration.
- Composition and framing: guiding the viewer's eye through the work.
- Hatching and texturing techniques: Using lines and patterns to create textures.
- Atmospheric perspective: Using colour and light to create depth.
- Layering and transparency techniques: Creating material and light effects.
- Elements of graphic design: Introduction to the principles of design to enhance artwork.
- Introduction to calligraphy and lettering: Basics of beautiful handwriting and artistic lettering.
- Digital drawing: Use of iPads for digital drawing, suitable for older children.
Students will have access to a variety of tools and materials, such as pencils, felt pens, gouache, watercolour, Indian ink and digital tools. This will enable them to work on developing their personal style.
Prices
Cours | Durée | Prix |
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1 semaine de stage | 3 heures par jour | 290.00 CHF |