Life Drawing - Nude Drawing for Beginners (Basics)

Peccia, Switzerland
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Summary

Life drawing - the formulation of the human form in the drawing is of perpetual interest to draughtsmen and painters. But sculptors interested in the subject also appreciate the nude drawing in front of the model as an inspiration and planning aid. Let's take a fundamental look at a subject of art in general: the human being...

Drawing a person is easy. Just a few strokes are enough to depict him. However, in order to enhance his experience in the picture, we need some basic knowledge of the language of drawing. Important constants, such as proportions or the balance of the body, are at the beginning of the exercise with the model. At the same time, various means and techniques are recommended. Previous drawing experience is desirable.

The advanced nude drawing course takes place the following week. For participants with no previous drawing experience, the course: Scribbling - drawing basics is a good place to start.

During this week, 28 hours will be spent working with a model, for which a model fee of CHF 80 per person will be charged at the end of the course.

Course language German

Language skills Course leader: EN / FR

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Drawing, Creative Retreats, Sculpting
Date
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-31
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Beginner
Place
Peccia, Switzerland
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Services

  • Our courses are taught and supervised by highly qualified instructors.

  • Our school offers optimal conditions for learning the fine arts in all their forms.

  • Working together in the course groups encourages creative design.

  • The Scuola di Scultura maintains its buildings, workplaces and technical facilities to a professional standard.

  • The didactics of the Scuola di Scultura combine practical creative work with theoretical consolidation.

  • All necessary materials are provided by us.

  • The atmosphere in the studio is ideal for getting started in artistic work.

Accommodation

Ambience of the houses
If you rent a room in one of our course houses, you will be staying with the other participants in one of the old Ticino houses in the area. The original furnishings are charming and the atmosphere around the open fire is very cozy...
Costs:
Double room for 1 week: 200.- CHF
Single room for 1 week: 300.- CHF
Please bring your own towels, bed linen is provided.
Hotel rooms or a rustico (Ticino vacation home) can also be rented as accommodation, we will be happy to help you arrange this!

Catering

Breakfast and lunch will be organized by the participants themselves and can be arranged freely, in the evening there will be a meal together in one of the accommodation houses in Prato Sornico.

Various chefs are happy to cook for our course participants and offer dinner in the Ex-Osteria Mignami during the week (Mon-Fri). Dinner costs CHF 26 including starter/main course/dessert (drinks such as wine, beer etc.) can be purchased from them by the bottle.

sequence

Arrival: Sunday meeting point 5.15 p.m., organizational matters, setting up the studio, moving into the accommodation and eating together, if desired.
Working hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 12 noon, 2 pm to 5 pm.
In addition, you can work freely.
Departure after the end of the course, possible until 10 am on Saturday.

Arrival

Arrival is by car or public transport.

Arrival by car via Gotthard (A2) / San Bernardino (A3 / A13) or Chiasso (A2) / exit "Bellinzona Sud/Locarno" direction Locarno (main road) / tunnel Locarno / exit "Vallemaggia/Centovalli/Onsernone" (DO NOT leave Locarno!) direction Vallemaggia (from the end of the tunnel 40 km to Peccia)

Coming from western Switzerland and Valais: Simplon route to Domodossola / Centovalli / Ponte-Brolla, then turn left into Vallemaggia (from here 35 km to Peccia)

Arrival by public transport from Locarno SBB station. Take the "Vallemaggia" bus to Bignasco, then change to the Postbus to the "Peccia Paese" stop.

Arrival in Peccia: Turn left towards Piano di Peccia, after 30 meters there is a bridge over the river, here you can park your car on the left. The sculpture school is located directly on the river opposite the former stone processing company Cristallina S.A.

Scuola di Scultura 1, 6695 Peccia, Ticino, Switzerland

Cancellation policy

After this, if you cancel up to the day of arrival, you will receive a 100% refund of the booking price.

Cancellation of course/seminar/accommodation: From registration up to 4 weeks before the start of the course/seminar, a cancellation fee of 10% will be charged for the course, seminar and accommodation. 4 weeks or less before the start of the course/seminar, a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged. If you cancel 1 week or more before the start of the course/seminar, the entire fee is due unless you provide a replacement.

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