Ladies, Gentlemen, allies of the music world, join us for Mr Pickwick’s monthly open mic, jam session.
We provide a basic backline, you bring your talent, your instrument and meet some amazing musicians.
Open to amateurs, professionals and total beginners, see you there. Jam On!
More info: here
Tsar Saltan, his son Gvidon and the beautiful Cygne Princess. Musical tale after Pouchkine, with works by Rachmaninov, Arensky, Glazunov and Rimski-Korsakov. With the musicians of the Lancy-Genève Orchestra.
More info and tickets: here
A weekend of information and fun for young and future families. Information stands, activities for adults and children, workshops, stories… All with the cross-cutting themes of community, diversity and environmental responsibility.
There will be food stands, but picnics are welcome. A “garderie” (payment by donation) will allow parents to visit the stands and attend presentations while their children play.
The entire event will be no-smoking so that you and your children can breathe easy!
The October break is coming up! Are you looking for fun activities for your child? Have a look at our wide selection of camps for ages 3 to 12. We have indoor climbing, football, magic, urban dance, coding, Bricks 4 Kidz, Arts, and much more.
Time 8:30 to 18:00
Full days or half days
Prices starting at 275 CHF
Learn more and sign up www.campzone.ch
Collagraph printmaking is a process by which materials are applied and glued to, as well as scratched in, a surface creating various textures which is then inked, and a print taken.
Learn how to create experimental intaglio prints through an introduction to Collagraph printmaking. This card-based process is used to create rich surface textures and a deep velvet tone. The workshop will use an etching press to explore the creative possibilities of this process using both monochrome and colour techniques.
What?
○ An introductory “taster” to the techniques of collagraph printmaking
When?
○ Wednesday 21st Oct, 9h00-16h00
Who?
○ From 12 years and older
○ No previous knowledge required
○ Max 6 people
Where?
○ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
○ Chemin des Philosophes 17, 1273 Arzier-Le Muids, Vaud
Price?
○ 120.- CHF per participant
○ all materials included + lunch & “gouter”
Special Information
○ Materials and equipment provided for students as part of the course and included in course fee
Essential materials and equipment participants will need to provide themselves
○ An apron or an old shirt, a Covid-19 mask … and a positive creative vibe ☺
Teaching method(s)
The workshop will commence with an introduction to the printmaking technique of collagraph. This will be followed by a practical workshop commencing with technical demonstrations followed by an intensive workshop experience, as follows:
○ demonstration of how to create a collagraph image using a scalpel and other intaglio tools on card
○ demonstration of the inking and wiping of a collagraph plate in readiness for printmaking. This will include a demonstration of ‘a la poupée’ technique plus the use of paper stencils
○ demonstration of how to “pull” a print using paper and a printing press
○ participants will then proceed to produce their own collagraph(s)
