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Urban Sketching at
Historisches Museum Baden
with Amanda Jane West
An exquisite architectural
gem with a large picture window over the river offers a chance to do
urban sketching whatever the weather. A wooden bench runs the entire
length of the room with a cill to accommodate a small easel, and urban
views of the beautiful Baden in every direction.
Amanda will give a 2 hour
workshop on urban sketching with pencil and fiber tip pens on A4 format.
Minimum age 11 years old.
Possible days during the
summer months: Wednesday afternoons 2pm- 4pm or Saturday afternoon 2pm-
4pm
Cost
40 CHF including material and
excluding entrance fee.
Note
*entrance fee is
free for children under
16 and 8 CHF for over 16.
Minimum number 5 and maximum
8
please email:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
to reserve a place on this workshop.
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Academic Painting
Workshop
Jura Bedic: Graduate and Faculty
member of The Florence Academy of Art
Mon 2nd - Fri 6th October 2017
This is a unique opportunity
to take part in a workshop conducted by Jura Bedic and teaching
assistant Taylor Powell, graduates and faculty members of the
Florence Academy of Art, a school founded to provide the highest
level of instruction as possible in the classical method of drawing,
painting and sculpture.
Instruction will begin with a
technical exploration on how to mix colours, organize the palette and
prepare mediums, before moving on to producing a painting from life.
Students will begin course on
Monday with a study of a fruit, as a warm up exercise, after which they
will move on to paint a full still life - the perfect genre for learning
about colour, creating the illusion of space and texture - in the
remaining four days.
Students will work from
natural light in an atmospheric setting, in order to better
reproduce and translate tones and hues in a way that resemble nature and
reality more closely, as well as achieve colour harmony and
unity of light, while at the same time, create strong dramatic
contrasts between light and dark.
Students will learn the
essential qualities of classical painting: accuracy, rhythm, light
effect and the illusion of form and space.
The workshop is aimed at both
experienced students as well as beginners; instruction is on individual
basis, therefore students of all levels are welcome.
About the instructor:
"Jura Bedic was born in
Croatia in 1980. He completed his studies at The Florence Academy of Art
in 2002, and became a principle instructor first in the Intensive
Drawing Program, then in the Painting Program. He has participated in
group exhibitions in numerous galleries in the United States, as well as
alumni exhibitions organized by the Academy in Germany and Florence,
including “Realism Revisited” at the Panorama Museum, Bad Frankenhausen.
He is winner of the 2001 Art Renewal Center International Scholarship
Competition, and his work is featured in an article in American Artist
“Drawing” Magazine, 2003, ”Classical Approaches to the Teaching of
Drawing.”
*To request more
information on this workshop please email:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
To see more of Jura's and
Taylor's work please see:
Bedic Jura
and
Taylor Powell
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Art Summer Workshop
We love summer! :)
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Happy Birthday!
Enjoy a creative birthday
celebration!
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Art Summer Workshop
Perfect Day for a Picnic!
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Magician Selim Tolga
Transform your party into an
unforgettable event!
Magician Selim Tolga
transforms your party into an unforgettable and unique event! Whatever
you celebrate -
Magician Birthday, Magician Wedding,
learning simple magic tricks
- or
Kids Magic Show -
Magician Zurich
performs with lots of comedy and charm!
For more
information please email:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
or visit
selimtolga.ch
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Unity in Diversity
Diversity is the one true thing
we all have in common.
Celebrate it every day.
Coming Soon!!
I am currently planning
this event which will take the form of an art competition; we will be
using different art forms and mediums to celebrate unity in
diversity.
For more information, as well
as rules and guidance for how to take part in this project, please keep
checking this page for fresh updates!
This project is currently
on hold, I will update soon!
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Crochet Course
Start Date: 11th Mar 2013
Monday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm
(March
11th, 18th, 25th, Apr 1st, 8th and 15th)
or
Friday from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
(March
15th, 22nd, 29th, Apr 5th, 12th and 19th)
Crochet is a
versatile technique, easy and quick to learn;
It only requires yarn and a crochet hook. Unlike knitting, every stitch
is worked individually, allowing freely creating diverse shapes.
Students
will be able to identify crocheted fabric, learn basic crochet stitches,
recognize yarn types and read crochet patterns (written and charted).
During the course we will develop two and three-dimensional projects,
work in rows and in the round.
Projects will include a pillow,
a bag , home shoes, or a purse.
Course length: 6
classes of 2.5 hourss (total
of 15 hrs)
Frequency:
Weekly,
2.5
hours / week
Suitable
for:
Adults,
beginners
Material included:
Small amounts of yarn to practice (100 grams), 1 crochet hook, and
printed information
Material not
included:
Yarn for projects (available
for purchase
at the course)
Price per
person: Fr 260
The course requires
a minimum attendance of 4 people
This
course will be taught by Josefina Eliggi who is a textile and fashion
designer from Buenos Aires. In 2011 she moved to Switzerland to further
her studies and obtained an MA from Hochschule Luzern. She is also
co-owner of "Anna
and Juan" label.
To book a place,
register your interest, or to request more information about this
course please
e-mail:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
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Knitting Course
Start Date: 11th Mar 2013
Monday from 3.30 pm to 6 pm
(March
11th,18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th and 15th)
or
Friday from 3 pm to 5:30 pm
(March
15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th, 12th and 19th)
Knitting allows you
to create unique, long-lasting garments and accessories. It is a fun,
relaxing activity that can
ben be
practiced at home, on the train, alone or with fellow knitters.
Students will
learn the logic behind knitting. He/she will be able to knit different
stitches, recognize yarn types, create shapes and textures, and read
knitting patterns (written and charted).
Projects will include a
scarf, fringe adding/ pompoms.
Course length: 6
classes of 2.5 hours (total
of 15 hrs)
Frequency: weekly,
2.5
hours /week
Suitable
for: adults,
beginners
Material included:
small amount of yarn to practice (100 grams), 1 pair of needles, and
printed information
Material not
included: yarn for projects (available at the course)
Price per
person: Fr 260
The course requires
a minimum attendance of 4 people
This
course will be taught by Josefina Eliggi who is a textile and fashion
designer from Buenos Aires. In 2011 she moved to Switzerland to further
her studies and obtained an MA from Hochschule Luzern. She is also
co-owner of "Anna
and Juan"
label.
To book a place,
register your interest, or to request more information about this
course please
e-mail:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
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Fundraising Event: Face Painting
27th Oct 2012
11 am to 4 pm
“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and
responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” Tessa Edwards
JArt
Studio-Gallery is organising a fun face painting event for charity
which will take place in autumn, just before Halloween! Hence the theme of
the day will be Halloween. All are welcome to take part, children as
well as adults. Come dressed casually, or even better, show up in a fancy
dress – so that getting your face painted will add that extra touch to
your mask!
The price for a face painting will be 10 Fr each; however, donations for
other amounts will also be accepted as this is a chance to contribute
towards a good cause.
If you would like to take part but cannot make it for the day, you can
still help/contribute by making a donation towards this
event/organization via the “donate button” below, or directly via the
Green Cross page.
All Proceedings in fact will go to the Swiss Green Cross
which facilitates overcoming consequential damages caused by
industrial and military disasters, and the
clean-up of contaminated sites from the period of the Cold War. Central
issues are the improvement of the living quality of people affected by
chemical, radioactive and other types of contamination, as well as the
promotion of a sustainable development in the spirit of cooperation
instead of confrontation. This includes the involvement of all
stakeholder groups affected by a problem.
Swiss Green Cross Page
Green Cross
To see more photos of this
event click
here
♥
Many thanks to all who took
part and kindly donated towards this event
♥
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Art Tours: Painting in Portofino
20th to
23rd Sep 2012
Portofino is a charming little
fishing village located on Liguria’s Italian Riviera. Normally a retreat
for the rich and famous, its picturesque settings, pastel houses lining
the shores of the harbour, shops, cafés and restaurants, make it also a
popular destination for all lovers of Italy, tourists and artists
wishing to take in and enjoy the beautiful views and seascapes. There
are many activities that can be done in Portofino: hiking,
swimming, diving, or even just relaxing on the beach as well as visiting
nearby towns such as Margherita Ligure and Camogli.
During our three day break on
this romantic part of the Liguria’s Riviera, we will have the chance to
paint and capture on paper these fascinating settings and transform them
into beautiful pastels/watercolour paintings. The stunning views and
sceneries of the area will provide you with plenty of inspiration!
This course is suitable for
beginners and intermediates.
Fees
include:
Return train ticket from Zurich (2nd
class). Prices are subject to booking period and notice (estimated
between 100/200 CHF). Leaving Thu,
20.09.2012 coming back Sun 23.09.2012.
Three nights
accommodation in a beautiful family run Liberty-style villa/hotel in
Santa Margherita Ligure (price TBA/ Subject to booking period, room type
and notice - estimated between 300 EUR to 480 EUR max for the stay).
Three day art course,
art supplies as well as all planning and bookings: CHF 195 (per person).
Excludes:
1 - Meals and drinks
2 - Personal Expenses
3 - Optional Activity
Costs
Register Your Interest:
To book a place,
register your interest, or to request more information about this
painting break on the Italian Riviera please e-mail:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
Tour requires
a minimum attendance of 6 people
***Please note that in order to take advantage of the best available
prices you should book your place as earlier as possible, as fares such
as hotels and train transportation tend to become more expensive closer
to the tour dates***.
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Art Tours:
Florence
12th to 15th Apr 2012
Having a coffee in the
Uffizi Gallery
Tour Description:
Day one: Friday
We will begin our
tour of Florence by visiting the Academy Gallery which houses one of the
city’s great masterpieces: Michelangelo’s David. From there, we move on
to the city religious center were we will be able to view some of
Florence’s most impressive buildings including the Duomo – Santa
Maria del Fiore - with Brunelleschi’s famous dome, the baptistery
and Giotto’s bell tower.
Then we proceed to
the charming Signoria Square, were we will admire beautiful statues by
Cellini, Giambologna, Ammanati until we then reach the renowned Ponte
Vecchio. And lastly, we’ll go on to visit the church of
Santa Croce where we will be able to see works by Giotto and Donatello, as
well as the tombs of illustrious Florentine citizens such as
Michelangelo, Galileo and Macchiavelli.
Day two:
Saturday
Day two of our tour
will begin with a visit to the oldest art museum in the world: the
Uffizi Gallery, which houses artworks by Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo,
Raphael, Vasari, Titian and Caravaggio to name a few.
Then we will make our way to the
church of
Santa Maria Novella where we will be able to admire beautiful
frescoes by Masaccio, Ghirlandaio, Filippo Lippi and Giotto as well as
its imposing façade by Alberti.
Day three: Sunday
On day three of our
tour we will start the day by visiting the oldest church In Florence -
San Lorenzo - which was consecrated by St Ambrose in 393, and then
rebuilt in 1060 in a Romanesque style. The present building was built by
the architect Brunelleschi in 1423. Inside this basilica we will
also view the renowned Medici Chapels which were constructed with the
aim to celebrate the power of the Medici as Grand Dukes of Tuscany; one
of the two - the Sagrestia Nuova “New Sacristy” - was designed
by Michelangelo.
Sites:
1 - Academy Gallery
2 - Santa Maria del Fiore’s Church (Duomo)
and Cupola.
3 - Baptistery
4 - Giotto’s Bell
Tower
5 - Signoria Square
6 - Ponte Vecchio
7 - Santa Croce’s
Church
8 - Uffizi Gallery
9 - Santa Maria
Novella’s Church
10 - San Lorenzo
Fees include:
1 - Return train ticket from
Zurich (2nd class). Prices are subject to booking period and
notice (estimated between 100/250 CHF) . Leaving Thu,12.04.2012 coming
back Sun, 15.04.2012
2 - Three nights hotel
accommodation (price TBA/ Subject to booking period and notice -
estimated between 250/350 CHF for the stay)
3 – Admission to sites + Tour: CHF 195 (per
person)
Excludes:
1 - Meals and drinks
2 - Personal Expenses
3 - Optional Activity
Costs
Register Your
Interest:
To book a place, register your interest, or to
request more information about this tour please e-mail:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
Tour requires a
minimum attendance of 6 people
***Please
note that in order to take advantage of the best available prices you
should book your place as earlier as possible, as fares such as hotels
and train transportation tend to become more expensive closer to the
tour dates***.
Workshop
Batik Style Painting
Saturday 25th Feb 2012
10 am to 6 pm
The name "Batik" - which
means what is drawn - derives from the Indonesian words "amba"
(to write) and "titik" (drop).
This technique of painting on
fabric was probably already known and practiced by the Egyptians and was
introduced in the Java Island (Indonesia) between 300 and
400 A.D. by Indian traders. In Europe, however, this painting style is
today still not much known or widespread. This workshop, thus, will
provide you with a unique opportunity to learn about this
fascinating art. You will be introduced to Batik by working on a
chosen design, reproduce it on a silk or cotton support, learn about
different waxing procedures, colouring and drying of the fabric,
removing of the wax and fixing of colour.
The workshop will run from 10
am to 6 pm and you will have the opportunity to create from one
to three painted pieces including a scarf, a cushion cover or
a painting.
This course will be taught by
Ludovica who has lived in Malaysia for three years; it was in
fact there that she discovered and developed her passion for
Batik painting.
This
workshop will also be an excellent opportunity for
spending some quality time together, meet new
people and have lots and lots of fun!!
If
this sounds interesting, join
us at the studio-gallery on the 25th of Feb for
a day of fun and creativity!!
Book now!! Places are
limited!!
***Please give confirmation with at least 10 days notice***.
Price per person: Fr 150.00 (price includes art material and a light refreshment ).
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Workshop
Mug/Cup Painting
Friday 9th Dec 2011
6pm to 10pm
Are
you looking for a different, more personal
present to give to your friends and loved ones this
coming festive season? If that is the case, a
customised handpainted cup/mug will be the perfect gift! It
will truly be a special, thoughtful and original idea! The
decoration of the cup could have a Christmassy/ holiday
theme, showcase someone's name, or perhaps have a message of
love!
This
workshop will also be an excellent opportunity for
spending some quality time together, meet new
people and have lots and lots of fun!!
f
this sounds interesting, join
me at the studio-gallery on the 9th of Dec for
an evening of fun and creativity!!
Book now!! Places are
limited!!
Price per person: Fr 40.00 (price includes art material and a light refreshment ).
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Workshop
Handmade Greeting Cards!
Friday 16th Dec 2011
6pm to 10pm
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Create your own greeting cards for this festive
season!!! Stand out, be original, and use your imagination
to make customised cards for your friends and family this
year!
In this workshop you will have the opportunity to design 10 A5 size cards using
different techniques including watercolour, pencil
and pastel, as well adding other cute sticky bits
such as hearts, letters, stars, candles etc...
You
will be able to either make every card individually, or make
1 design which can then be printed onto each card.
This
workshop will also be an excellent opportunity for
spending some quality time together, meet new
people and have lots and lots of fun!!
If
this sounds interesting, join
me at the studio-gallery on the 16th of Dec
for an evening of fun and creativity!!
Book now!! Places are
limited!!
Price per person: Fr 45.00 (price includes art material
and a light refreshment ).
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Art Tours: Milan
4th Dec 2011
Tour Description:
We will begin our tour of
Milan by visiting the beautiful and imposing Duomo
which is located in the heart of the town. The constructions of this
impressive cathedral began in 1386 and lasted over 400 years; today, it
has become the symbol of the city and is often described as one of the
greatest churches in the world.
Next we will walk through to
the glamorous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where we will
have a chance to admire some of the most prestigious fashion shops in
Milan, see new trends, and if you wish, you can stop to have lunch or a
coffee in one of its many shops and cafeterias. Through the gallery we
will then reach the piazza housing the world renowned theatre
of La Scala – Milan’s opera house where many famous artists
including Maria Callas and Luciano Pavarotti performed, and also where the woks of composers such as Verdi and
Puccini first debuted.
Then we will walk through the
Brera District - a fashionable and historic part of the
city - until we reach the Castello Sforzesco, where we
will have an opportunity to visit parts of its art collections.
But the highlight of our tour
will be the chance to view Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper’ in the
refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie’s convent. This
masterpiece was painted in the 15th century and it has recently
been restored and brought back to its original state - it is in fact now
possible to admire all its beautiful details and colours. This fresco
has earned a place in the UNESCO world heritage list and its
popularity made even more widespread by Dan Brown’s bestselling novel:
The Da Vinci Code.
Sites:
1-
Duomo
2-
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
3-
La Scala Thatre
4-
Brera District
5-
Castello Sforzesco
6-
Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’
Fees Include:
1- Return train ticket from
Zurich (2nd class)
(Train prices are subject to
booking period and notice. You will be leaving Zurich in the morning and
returning in the evening, however, if you wish to make your own travel
arrangements or spend the weekend in Italy, you can meet us in Milan,
outside the Duomo).
3- Visit to Duomo
4- Admission to La Scala’s
museum and theatre (theatre depending on availability)
5- Admission to the Castello
Sforzesco
6- Admission to Leonardo Da
Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’
Excludes:
1-
Meals and drinks
2-
Personal expenses
3-
Optional activity costs
Fees:
1- Tour + entrance to sites:
Fr 65
2- Train ticket: TBA
Tour Date:
TBA: subject to Leonardo’s
‘Last Supper’ availability – this seems to be a very popular tourist
attraction and booking sometimes need to be made months in advance.
Register Your Interest:
To book a place,
register your interest, or to request more information about this tour,
please e-mail:
info@jartstudiogallery.com
Tour requires a minimum
attendance of 6 people.
This tour is scheduled for Dec
4th 2011.
Please Note:
1- In order to enter some of
the religious sites, such as the Duomo or the ‘Last Supper’,
please make sure you wear appropriate clothing: no short skirts or
sleeveless tops allowed or you may be denied entry.
2- Please bring comfortable
shoes.
4 - Visit to the ‘Last Supper’
is guarded and lasts no longer than 15 minutes – this time has been set
by the Italian Soprintendenza.
5- Visits to some of the sites
may be not allowed in case of special events (Scala Theatre / Duomo
) - I will however do my best to check the schedules before our visit.
6- Tour does not include a
visit to the top of the Duomo.
