Adult Programs: Weekend Program~ Clowning Workshop

Weekend Program~ Clowning Workshop

This program is scheduled to be held
Friday, May 4 - Saturday, May 5, 2012

Now what.....

I think I'm called to be

a CLOWN!!

Who should attend?
Any playful person 14—114, beginner or experienced in clowning!
(Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Facilitated by Bob Kloos
of Beacon Street performing arts in ministry.

Bob is married to Jean and together they have two great kids, David (18) and Sarah (15) who have taught Bob all he knows about being a dad. He is the co-founder and current performing artist for Beacon Street.
Most of what Bob has learned about ministry and the arts he learned from the very people he set out to serve. Bob believes the arts combine proclaiming the Gospel and encouraging discipleship more effectively for more age groups than anything else.

Schedule:

Friday, May 4, 2012
7:00 PM
• Registration
• Welcome / Orientation and introductions
8:00 PM
• I. “When the light went on”
     When did I know I was called to be a clown?
• Journaling– journal provided or bring your own
• The Parable of the Peacock Feather
• Evening Prayer
• Refreshments and ...

Saturday, May 5, 2012
8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:45 AM
Morning Prayer
A narrative between Eve and God
9:00 AM
II. “Who turned on the light?”
Where does the call to clown come from?
• Journaling
• Clown Prayer
• Break
9:45 AM
Workshop roundabout (Offerings subject to change)
• Balloon sculpture
• Mime techniques
• Bandana tricks
• Pocket magic
• Using props
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
III. “When the grease paint and costume went on,
     and on, and on”
• Basic Faces
• Gather ideas for face and costume
• Put on grease paint and costume
2:30 PM
• Journaling
• Things to keep in mind when clowning
3:00 PM
Go out and CLOWN!
(i.e. visit our local elderly and infirm residents)
3:45 PM
Clean-up and debriefing
4:20 PM
Final remarks, evaluations, certificates
5:00 PM
Go forth into the world and bring joy!

Supply list for workshop:
 Clown Costume (or the following)
          • hats
          • colorful socks
          • large clothing
          • ties or scarves
          • belts, oversized shoes
          • suspenders
 Stocking or Shower Cap
    (to cover hair during makeup)
 Puppets
    (if you have any)

Prices for Workshop with meals and snacks:
Private room w/bath $128
Single room w/common bath $113
Double room w/common bath $103
Without overnight accommodations $93

In additon to the Clowning Workshop,
we also offer an optional Pre-conference Workshop
Friday, May 4, 2012
9:30AM - 4:00 PM
(Offerings subject to change)
o Ensemble clowning
o Skit scripting
o Clown mime
o How to form a clown ministry group
o Show and Tell

Pre-conference Workshop $52
(Lunch, supper, snacks included)

If you would like to register for this or any of our programs,
there are several ways to do so.
You may:
• use our convenient on line pre-registration form
• call 724-964-8886 with your registration and credit card information
• complete and mail the printable registration form along with your payment to
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
2105 Evergreen Road
P.O. Box 424
Villa Maria, PA 16155

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