Life drawing - Nude drawing in Ticino

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

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 are happy to help with the arrangement!

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.

Arrival: Sunday meeting point 5.15 pm, 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 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!) continue 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.