Clowning is a state of playfulness, which invites us to experience a child-like naivety and vulnerability. This particular approach to clowning is very different from the circus clown and does not include tricks and gags. It is a journey of discovering our unique way of being a clown. By focusing on the individual we go straight to the heart of clowning, which is the search for authenticity both in the social or personal dimensions of our lives.

The clown’s nose, the smallest mask in the world, is the mask that unmasks. Through clowning we can experience inner qualities of spontaneity, openness and play. The clown gives wings to our imagination, whilst keeping our feet firmly on the ground. Working with physical and vocal warm-ups, games and on the empty stage, we will find our inner clowns through improvisation, play and welcoming everything that emerges.

Recent Clowning workshop facilitations include:
• Clowning as a team building activity for teachers (Switzerland)
• “Discovering the Clown Within” courses (Scotland, Luxembourg
and Italy)
• Clowning for people with learning disabilities and/or mental
health problems in Camphill Communities and day care centres
(Scotland and Luxembourg)
• Clowning as a team building activity for doctors and therapists at
Camphill Medical Practice, Aberdeen
• Clowning for professionals and volunteers working in palliative
care (Omega 90, Luxembourg)
• Clowning for “Chill Out Sessions” at Aberdeen Foyer. (Aberdeen Foyer is a successful local charitable organisation working to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment.)