GENEVA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

Apr
25
Sat
F-LEX – LEMAN EXPRESS FESTIVAL @ Gare des Eaux-Vives
Apr 25 – Apr 26 all-day
F-LEX - LEMAN EXPRESS FESTIVAL @ Gare des Eaux-Vives

La Comédie de Genève and Château Rouge-Annemasse team up for an exceptional and ambitious two-day artistic event in nine stations as well as on the routes that connect them. Thanks to a multidisciplinary programme, this cross-border cooperative effort will enable you to playfully discover the route of the Leman Express train and the speed with which it will connect its newly-designed stations.

On the Swiss side, Lancy-Pont-Rouge, Genève-Champel, Eaux-Vives and Chêne-Bourg stations will be under the spotlight, featuring artists and performances in the public space, while La Roche-sur-Foron, Thonon-les-bains, Bonneville, Bellegarde and Annemasse stations in France will guarantee you an extraordinary welcome!

Whatever your age, come and enjoy the party, discover the Leman Express train as well as artistic events showcasing music, dance, theatre, virtual reality, circus events, installations, performances, games, moments of conviviality and numerous participatory activities!

Full programme: here

 

Apr
26
Sun
FRED BOISSONNAS AND THE MEDITERRANEAN – A PHOTOGRAPHIC ODYSSEY @ Musée Rath
Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm
FRED BOISSONNAS AND THE MEDITERRANEAN - A PHOTOGRAPHIC ODYSSEY @ Musée Rath

The exhibition is dedicated to the works of the most prolific member of the “Boissonnas dynasty”, Fred Boissonnas (1858 – 1946). It sheds light on a whole aspect of his career that is both underappreciated and crucial: his journeys on the Mediterranean Sea, which he spent the first three decades of the 20th century roaming in search of light, of the Great Greece and free Egypt, of Homeric settings and Biblical landscapes.

Most of his photographs, presented here for the first time, are part of bequeathed collections now owned by the Bibliothèque de Genève. Both poetic and mesmerising, this exhibition also attempts to provide insight into the ambivalent and passionate relationship between Europe and the Mediterranean.

More info: here

Closed Sundays and Mondays

May
11
Mon
GUIDED TOUR – GRAND THEATRE DE GENEVE @ Grand Theatre de Genève
May 11 @ 12:30 pm
GUIDED TOUR - GRAND THEATRE DE GENEVE @ Grand Theatre de Genève

Our Guided Tours are open to our patrons and the public and take place under the guidance of very knowledgeable people who take you deep into the hold of our big ship, show you the beautiful restoration work it recently underwent, take you across the stage, in the wings and regale you with many a story, some as tall as the flyloft! A journey into the secret and slightly offbeat world of Geneva’s grand old opera house.

12:30 pm – Entrance hall of the Grand Théâtre
Duration: 50 minutes
CHF 15­ (CHF 10 under 12’s)

Tickets and more information: click here

May
30
Sat
FESTIVAL DE LA JEUNE ET FUTURE FAMILLE @ Ferme Sarasin
May 30 – May 31 all-day
FESTIVAL DE LA JEUNE ET FUTURE FAMILLE @ Ferme Sarasin

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!

Jun
1
Mon
Mental Health First Aid Course – ONLINE @ ONLINE
Jun 1 – Jun 24 all-day
Mental Health First Aid Course - ONLINE @ ONLINE

Every second person in Switzerland will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their life.

The “ensa” Mental Health First Aid program is internationally recognized. Participants acquire basic First Aid knowledge so as to support relatives, friends or work colleagues in the event of psychological problems. Instead of waiting for someone else to deal with the issue – often much too late – course participants learn to recognize problems in time, approach people and offer help. In this scientifically based course participants acquire knowledge and learn to detect signs of mental health distress in 7, 2-hour online modules (14 hours).
Module 1 01.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 2 08.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 3 10.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 4 15.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 5 17.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 6 22.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30
Module 7 24.06.2020 17 :30 – 19 :30

The course is open to those aged 18 and over. It costs CHF 380, including registration, course materials and certification.
Register for the course here: (should be up soon this week)

https://ensa.swiss/en/first-aiders/course/?en=on

Jun
13
Sat
Virtual tour of Institut International de Lancy @ Online
Jun 13 @ 9:30 am
Virtual tour of Institut International de Lancy @ Online

Choosing between a crèche and an international school?
Join our virtual tour to discover the START program created for children ages 3 to 6.
Multilingual learning with English, French and Bilingual paths.

Saturday 13 June, 09:30-11:00 or 11:30-13:00
Tours in ENG and FR

🐥 Sign up using the link below 🐥

Oct
19
Mon
CampZone October activites @ Institut International de Lancy
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm
CampZone October activites @ Institut International de Lancy

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

Oct
21
Wed
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios

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)

Oct
23
Fri
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
Oct 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios

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?
○ Friday 23rd 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)

Nov
9
Mon
Virtual tour of Institut International de Lancy @ Online
Nov 9 @ 4:00 pm
Virtual tour of Institut International de Lancy @ Online

Discover our START and Primary programmes for children ages 3 to 12, and learn more about the benefits of multilingual learning through our English, French and Bilingual sections.

Wednesday 9 December 16:00-17:30
Saturday 12 December 10:00-11:30
Tours in English and in French

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