with Sarah French
August 23-25, 2024
"We only play when we are in the fullest sense of the word human, and we are only fully human when we play."
Friedrich Schiller
Clowning is an invitation to enjoy the poetry of being human.
This approach to Clown is not about tricks, gags or routines. It drops us into the here and now, where listening and presence guide us through doors of imagination and self-discovery.
The results can be affirming and liberating!
There is no requirement for this workshop beyond a pinch of willingness to show up and see what happens.
Whether you are coming for the first time, or returning for more - all are welcome!
The group is limited to 12.
Facilitator:
Sarah French
For as long as she remembers, Sarah has been interested in how people play. She had set out as a practicing psychotherapist when she stumbled into the paradoxical world of Clown, which set her on a very enlivening path, despite her hesitations and fears. She has collaborated with Vivian Gladwell of Nose to Nose, since 2012. She considers that she has many teachers, including the spinner dolphins of Hawaii, who are the clowns of the sea. In 2014, Sarah created OOFA-MIAOW to share and promote discoveries with larger communities.
OOFA-MIAOW makes books and games that are playful, if not also practical (The Book of Greetings, The Dance of Pants & Other Dances, Party of Animals…).
In 2021, Sarah founded Fool Tree, a small center for the playful arts in Ghent, NY, where she continues to facilitate clowning workshops and community events.
Here, Sarah also gives private sessions to support individuals on their pathways to well-being and joy.
Sarah’s approach to teaching is inspired by her adventures as a psychotherapist, social worker, English language teacher, actor, museum docent, and more.
Dates:
August 23-25, 2024
Times:
Friday 5:30 p.m. – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Course fee: $325
Deposit: $180
Venue: Ghent, NY
Accommodation:
We can provide you with a list of possible accommodation options and prices in proximity to the venue.
Meals:
Friday evening: bring-your-own potluck dinner. Saturday and Sunday: bring-your-own communal lunches.
For enquiries please email Sarah: sarahfrenchy@gmail.com
Submit the form with your details and we will let you know how to proceed with payment of your deposit. Your deposit is REFUNDABLE MORE than 2 months before the start of the course. There is a $30 admin fee for refunds. If the course is cancelled your deposit will be refunded in full.
Deposits are paid online.
NOTE: Your place can only be confirmed after we have received your deposit. As the fee quoted usually only covers the course fee, please check you know the total cost of the course.
Once your deposit has been accepted, we will notify you to confirm your place on the course.
You are booked on the course ONLY when your place is confirmed.
If you have questions or problems, email us at sarahfrenchy@gmail.com
If full we put you on our waiting list and let you know as soon as a place becomes available.