Humanitarian Clowning 
with Clowns Without Borders UK
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An introduction to Humanitarian Clowning and Laughter & Play Facilitation

​Join Clowns Without Borders UK for a joyful and thoughtful exploration of our unique approach to clowning for humanitarian and community settings. We introduce you to Humanitarian Clowning through games, activities and discussions to develop a humanitarian perspective, looking at how we can embed cultural and emotional sensitivity in our practice. Practical training in our Laughter and Play Facilitation Method follows. You'll discover a hands-on, playful, and inclusive approach to facilitating groups, developed through our experiences with refugee and displaced communities around the world.

The space will be safely led by experienced facilitators with first hand understanding of clowning in humanitarian settings.

This workshop is suitable for those with or without clowning and performance experience. It is for anyone with interest or experience in community arts practice, and who is up for some creative play, learning and sharing together.

Are you facing barriers to participation? Please get in touch to talk about how we could make this workshop accessible to you, including bursary spaces.

Join us to:

• Have fun in a lively, supportive environment
• Challenge yourself with new ideas and perspectives to add to your work
• Gain practical tools and mastery of our Laughter and Play facilitation method
• Create new clowning and community connections​

WHAT PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS OF CWB UK'S WORKSHOPS HAVE SAID:
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★ "A beautiful workshop that increased self awareness, empathy and connection with myself and others. The playful methods and how it was led created a safe space that facilitated healing. It was such a joy to learn and laugh together."
Soledad Pinero Misa, Joy as an Act of Radical Self-care participant 

​★ "The training was brilliant, I really liked the group work with different people throughout the day. The space felt accessible and the facilitator made me feel comfortable whilst we discussed subjects that can be quite emotive. I would definitely recommend this course."
Alice Boland-Rhodes, Introduction to Trauma-informed Practice participant

★ "I had a wonderful time at the workshop, it was such a refreshing and joyful atmosphere." 
Faith Brandon, Humanitarian Clowning in Communities participant

How it works

Dates & times:
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November
10am - 5pm

Venue:
Bristol Clown School
​Desperate Studios
Epstein Bldg, Cato St, Easton, Bristol BS5 6JL

Investment:
£120 Early Bird (First 3 tickets purchased)
£130 Unwaged
£140 Low waged 
£150 Full price

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About Clowns Without Borders

Clowns Without Borders UK shares the healing power of play with children displaced by war and natural disaster. We’ve shared workshops and performances with over 75,000 children in 15 countries, upholding childrens’ Human Right to Play, where it is most needed. Our approach is trauma-informed, child centred, and participatory, using play to create joyful, creative moments of social and emotional support. We work alongside NGOs as part of disaster-relief efforts around the world, and train humanitarian workers and local practitioners in our approach to emotional first-aid: Humanitarian Clowning. Here in the UK, we share our approach with artists, educators, facilitators, and organisations, through our trainings, workshops, and performances, in order to support healthier, happier communities through creativity and play. 

Find out more about us at our website, on instagram @clownswithoutbordersuk, or by emailing [email protected] with any questions.