ON THURSDAY, the 2nd OF MAY the art galleries of the Old Town in Geneva will host an open evening. Around 15 galleries will take part in this event, aimed at promoting art to locals in this historical part of the city.
On Saturday, the 4th of May, the galleries will also be open from 11am till 17h for an open day.
This is the perfect time to slow down and explore the beautiful Old Town – stopping for a bite to eat or a snack at the many restaurants or Cafés in the area.
Some of the galleries include the Gagosian Gallery for modern and contemporary art, the Art and History museum and Fondation Baur.
READ our article for a guide to strolling through the Old Town with ideas for shops and restaurants.
WHEN
Thursday, May 2 from 18h – vernissage
Saturday, May 4 from 11am till 17h – open day
WHERE
Various galleries in the Old Town of Geneva.
MORE INFO
avv.ch
ON THURSDAY, the 2nd OF MAY the art galleries of the Old Town in Geneva will host an open evening. Around 15 galleries will take part in this event, aimed at promoting art to locals in this historical part of the city.
On Saturday, the 4th of May, the galleries will also be open from 11am till 17h for an open day.
This is the perfect time to slow down and explore the beautiful Old Town – stopping for a bite to eat or a snack at the many restaurants or Cafés in the area.
Some of the galleries include the Gagosian Gallery for modern and contemporary art, the Art and History museum and Fondation Baur.
READ our article for a guide to strolling through the Old Town with ideas for shops and restaurants.
WHEN
Thursday, May 2 from 18h – vernissage
Saturday, May 4 from 11am till 17h – open day
WHERE
Various galleries in the Old Town of Geneva.
MORE INFO
avv.ch
ON THURSDAY, the 2nd OF MAY the art galleries of the Old Town in Geneva will host an open evening. Around 15 galleries will take part in this event, aimed at promoting art to locals in this historical part of the city.
On Saturday, the 4th of May, the galleries will also be open from 11am till 17h for an open day.
This is the perfect time to slow down and explore the beautiful Old Town – stopping for a bite to eat or a snack at the many restaurants or Cafés in the area.
Some of the galleries include the Gagosian Gallery for modern and contemporary art, the Art and History museum and Fondation Baur.
READ our article for a guide to strolling through the Old Town with ideas for shops and restaurants.
WHEN
Thursday, May 2 from 18h – vernissage
Saturday, May 4 from 11am till 17h – open day
WHERE
Various galleries in the Old Town of Geneva.
MORE INFO
avv.ch
Join us for a exceptional standing acrobatics fun group!
Please sign up by sending a message.
No prerequisites, open to regular sport practitioners.
Progressions for Standing shoulder stand, high flying bird, two-high and flying flip and much more. All in safety and with spotters.
Contribution: 25 chf
Looking forward to seeing you!
Check out the February break camps by Institut International de Lancy!
⛄️ Ski week in the mountains with friends
🎨 Day camps at IIL for sports, arts and a variety of activities Bilingual in English and French Open to all (ages 3 – 12)
More info https://campzone.iil.ch/en/
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)
