Nude Modeling II - Summer Academy

In this course, we immerse ourselves in the universe of figurative design. We will look at man himself and also at how man has been portrayed throughout the ages. We also consider from a contemporary perspective what the added value of a creative realization could be, when we could simply scan the model, the person, and print it out in 3D.

Working with clay is like sketching with a pencil and eraser, simply 3-dimensional. You can try, play, remove and reapply. Attempts at abstraction or the in-depth study of anatomy can be approached in a playful way thanks to this constant possibility of correction. A modeled figure can also become the basis for a sculptural project in stone or bronze.
The course program is not fixed. Depending on the interests of the participants, work can be more abstract/experimental or more realistic, combined with anatomy teaching.
The construction technique is also freely selectable. Depending on this, the figures can be fired or are ready to be cast. It is also possible to work on a large scale using iron scaffolding.
Several technical and theoretical inserts with the most basic rules on anatomy and proportions in the body, head and face accompany the week.

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

There are various options for organizing accommodation during the courses. You can stay together with the other course participants in one of the Scuola's accommodation buildings, or you can book one of 4 studio apartments directly on the school's premises. You can also book a hotel room with breakfast or rent a rustico in the area.

Costs for accommodation in one of the Scuola di Scultura's course houses:
Double room for 1 week: 200.- CHF
Single room for 1 week: 300.- CHF

Breakfast & lunch will be organized by the participants themselves and can be arranged freely, in the evening there will be a meal together in the Ex-Osteria in Prato Sornico.

Various chefs are happy to cook for our course participants and offer dinner at 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 by public transport from Locarno SBB railroad station. Take the "Vallemaggia" bus to Bignasco, then change to the Postbus to the "Peccia Paese" stop.

By car via Gotthard (A2) / San Bernardino (A3/A13) or Chiasso (A2) / Exit: "Bellinzona Sud/Locarno" direction Locarno (main road) / Locarno tunnel / Exit: "Vallemaggia/ Centovalli / Onsernone" (DO NOT leave Locarno!) continue in the direction of Vallemaggia (from the end of the tunnel another 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)