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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Locations and Dates of the Workshops:
Etoy: Ateliers de la Côte - Route de Pallatex 5 - 1163 Etoy
- Drawing, Painting & Illustration: February 17–21, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 6 to 10
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Geneva: UCG - Av. de Sainte-Clotilde 9 - 1205 Geneva
- Comics & Manga: February 24–28, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 8+
- Comics & Manga: February 24–28, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Lausanne: Rue Saint-Martin 9 - 1003 Lausanne
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 8+
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Neuchâtel: HUB Neuchâtel - Rue des Terreaux 7 - 2000 Neuchâtel
- Drawing, Painting & Illustration: February 24–28, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 6 to 10
- Comics & Manga: February 24–28, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Yverdon: L'étoile - Rue du Four 21 - Yverdon
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 8+
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Sion: Rue de Pré-Fleuri 8B - 1950 Sion
- Comics & Manga: March 3–7, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 8+
- Comics & Manga: March 3–7, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Fribourg: Innovation Lab - Ch. du Musée 4 - 1700 Fribourg
- Comics & Manga: March 3–7, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 8+
- Comics & Manga: March 3–7, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
Vevey: Salle Pavillon - UCJG - Point-du-Jour 2 - 1800 Vevey
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Ages 8+
- Comics & Manga: February 17–21, 2025 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Ages 8+
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 |