Enter the magical world of clowning where wonder and play create unexpected connections between performers and audience. In this enchanting workshop, young artists will explore physical storytelling and playful movement through simple games and exercises, discovering the pure magic of shared moments and finding a new freedom in being themselves on stage
What You'll Experience
This workshop offers young creators a journey into the playful art of clowning. Together, we'll:
- Discover the joy of physical storytelling through games and movement
- Learn how to create characters using our bodies and imagination
- Explore the magic of connecting with an audience through play
- Build confidence in expressing genuine emotions and reactions
- Experience the freedom that comes with embracing silliness and imperfection
- Create and share simple clown performances in a supportive environment
Who It Is For
This workshop is designed for young people ages 7-12 who are curious about creative expression and performance. It's especially valuable for:
- Children who love to play and imagine
- Young people who enjoy storytelling and creating characters
- Kids who want to build confidence in self-expression
- Children who are curious about performance but may be shy
- Young artists looking to expand their creative skills
- Any child who loves to laugh and make others laugh
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes you can move and play in
- Water bottle
- Your favorite silly prop or toy (optional)
- Your biggest imagination and sense of adventure
Facilitation Approach
I create a gentle, non-judgmental space where authentic expression is celebrated. The workshop balances structured guidance with ample room for personal discovery. All exercises are invitations rather than requirements, and you're encouraged to honor your boundaries while gently exploring their edges.
About Your Facilitator...
Hi, I'm Marina and Mirumir is the name of my company. I am a multi-disciplinary artist, designer and educator from Russia, who is passionate about "communicating messages straight to the heart".
A multi-lingual variety artist, I bring together the worlds of clown, mime, and physical storytelling, translating stage techniques into practical tools for navigating life's beautiful chaos. My teaching practice explores the intersection of performance and personal growth, creating safe spaces where technical skill-building naturally evolves out of therapeutic discovery and community connection.
Why a clown nose? I grew up in post-Soviet Russia and went through the first 28 years of my life fulfilling everything I was told I should be, which involved a lot of looking good and making money. It also involved feeling depressed and lonely. In 2016 I left a career in teaching and a Master's in graphic design and went looking for cities where strangers look each other in the eyes and wild sceneries where I could be alone with my self. My journey took a sharp turn in France when chance and magic lead me to my first clown workshop. The way clown was described to me, was as a "being with no skin". Meaning that when we are in the clown-state, we do not have the invisible walls of protection that all of us build between ourselves and the outside world. That way, anything that happens to us has the ability to touch us deeply, stir things up and let them rise to the surface for everyone to see. Clowning was my first experience of being seen without any filters or masks and experiencing the world from moment to moment as if it was new. Since then uninhibited self-expression has become my passion which I strive to embody in my life and work.
"[Marina's workshop] altered the way I connect to my own body and how I approach others."
I participated in Marina’s "Like Nobody's Watching" workshop about 1.5 month ago and I have been able to practice most of the things that Marina pointed out to us participants. The workshop itself was very useful for me especially looking back. It altered the way I connect to my own body and how I approach others. I liked how Marina was very relaxed and knowledgeable in her approach, oftentimes referring the sensations we were experiencing back to scientific research or historic knowledge. The exercises were fun, uplifting, intense, awkward, potentially vulnerable or body sensation triggering.
I can really recommend this workshop to anyone, especially to very heady people, who want to connect better to their body and the subtle sensations and messages it sends us.
— Tim Clorius
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