See you on June 25 at the LAC in Etoy for a colorful event!
In a nutshell
Following the success of the first edition in June 2022, we are delighted to announce that the Apolline Fest is back, and will take place on Sunday June 25, 2023 in the Côte workshops in Etoy! This free event in the school's colors will be an opportunity to discover the work of Apolline's students in the fields of music, theater and visual arts. There will also be opportunities for your children to take part in artistic activities and workshops, or to visit the studios of local artisans. We've got everything we need to welcome you and make sure you have a great time, including food-trucks and a bar on site. A wide variety for a day full of surprises! Don't hesitate to come and support your children, family and friends - you're all welcome to spend a pleasant moment together.
Program
This year, L'Apolline Fest gets even bigger! In addition to the music and visual arts performances, a theater and musical comedy show has been added to the festivities. There will also be artistic workshops in which you and your children can participate. Registration for these workshops will take place on site when you arrive. Here's an overview of the day's program:
Concert by our music students
- 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (doors to Steinway Hall open at 10:45 a.m.)
Theater show & musical comedy
- 1:40 pm to 3:15 pm (doors to Steinway Hall open at 1:25 pm)
Exhibition by visual arts students
- from 1pm to 5pm. The public is invited to discover the works during this time slot. Visits are free, and teachers will be on hand to welcome you.
Drawing workshop with Swiss Mangaka Yami Shin - only in French (first Swiss Manga artist to be published with her work "Green Mechanic")
- from 1.30 pm to 3 pm, Yami Shin answers all your questions: what was his career path, how easy is it to break into the world of Manga? What are the tricks of the trade, the secrets? in Apolline's classroom.
- from 3.30pm to 5pm, Yami Shin will give a hands-on Manga drawing workshop. Places are limited, so register your child on the day!
Discover Les Ateliers de la Côte
- From 1pm to 5pm, you can discover the work of artists and craftspeople at the Côte cultural center, which is holding an open house for the occasion. Activities include Japanese marbled paper making, a fashion and design workshop and a floral art class. Here too, registration will be possible when you arrive on site, but please note that places are limited in some cases.
Practical info
- Due to limited on-site parking, we advise you to come by public transport if you can; Les ateliers de la Côte is a 5-minute walk from Etoy station.
- Two Food-Trucks await you on site. The first is AnyWay Pizza, offering delicious gluten-free pizzas, while the second is Oh Gelato, serving sweet and savoury crepes and artisanal ice creams.
- The lobby bar offers a wide range of drinks.
- You can invite family and friends to join you. All are welcome.
What is the Apolline Fest?
The Apolline Fest is a convivial occasion for parents and students to discover the artistic creations of the school's young artists. Students will be encouraged to participate in the event by presenting the results of their year's work. This visual, theatrical and musical event will be rich in color and offer a unique opportunity to discover the talents of our young artists. The school's music teachers, Apolline, Sandrina, Arnaud, Nicolas, Cédric and Piergiorgio, will have the pleasure of accompanying their students in their artistic performances. Arnaud will also have the opportunity to play bass with two groups of students for two concerts that promise to be memorable. These musical moments are not formal auditions, but an opportunity to discover the talents of Apolline's young artists in a friendly, festive atmosphere. Next come the theatrical performances.
The Steinway hall will be emptied of its instruments to make way for the sets. The Apolline Fest will be the stage for exceptional artistic performances orchestrated by the school's teachers. Mirko will present the fruits of his students' labors in two short plays. Then, Mélie, musical comedy teacher, will present an ambitious one-hour play featuring her students singing, dancing and acting.
Throughout the Apolline Fest, a visual arts exhibition will be on display in the hall to showcase our students' achievements. This event will be an opportunity to discover the diversity of drawings and paintings created by our students, reflecting their progress throughout the year.
What's new in detail
This year's Apolline Fest will feature an exceptional new feature: our favorite mangaka Yami Shin will host a masterclass in the Apolline classroom. Yami Shin is an internationally renowned manga artist. She is known for her captivating works and unique style, inspired by traditional Japanese art. It's a real honor to have her as a teacher at Apolline, where she teaches students the art of manga drawing. During the masterclass, she will share her experience of living and working as a mangaka and answer any questions you may have, then lead an introductory drawing workshop for the children in attendance. This will be a unique opportunity for budding young artists to discover Yami Shin's drawing techniques and learn from her vast experience in the manga industry. Discover her now:
Like last year, Apolline Fest will take place at the Atelier de la Côte, home to a number of artists and craftspeople. This new feature will enable visitors to discover not only the work of our students, but also that of the artists and craftspeople on site. Among the workshops available will be the Atelier dessin de mode et création, offering original creations and one-off pieces, and the Atelier piano musique et parfum, offering a unique sensory experience combining music and fragrance. Visitors can also discover Japanese "suminagashi" marbled paper, a traditional technique for creating unique patterns on paper.
Perhaps you'd like to learn how to draw your favorite manga characters? If so, there's nothing better than taking a comic/manga drawing course to learn how to draw them and share your interests. Apolline offers courses in Lausanne, Morges, Montreux, Bienne and Delémont. And to deepen your knowledge even further, you can take part in the comic/manga drawing vacation camps held throughout French-speaking Switzerland during the school vacations!
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