03/10/2026
This intensive is based on the Pochinko technique, also known as Canadian clowning. Students begin with a focus on listening. Games and exercises are used to awaken and encourage a sense of pleasure, an awareness of one’s immediate environment, and an honest response to internal impulses and external events.
Individually, creativity is explored with color work and bodywork, and eventually the students begin the making and wearing of six masks. These masks mark out the playground for the clown, students will be guided through the masks innocence and experience culminating in the “birth” of their individual clown.
⌛REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2026
⏰Dates and Times
Classes are 10:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday.
Week #1 May 4 - 8
Week #2 May 11 – 15
Week #3 May 18 – 23
(includes all day Saturday 30 1:00 – 10:00pm, presentation 7:30pm)
Week #4 May 25 – 30
(includes all day Saturday 30 1:00 – 10:00pm, presentation 7:30pm)
*Please note there will be some work outside of class time.
đź“ŤPre-requisites: None.
đź“ŤCost: $1,000 ($200 non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot in the intensive) E-transfer payments to [email protected]. These rates are being offered at close to a 40% off the regular price for this intensive. As well as an added extra week (worth $300, included in $1,000) of building a turn (writing, producing and performing a turn, finding your clown make-up, finding your costume. This will happen in the fourth week).
đź“ŤPayment plans available UPON REQUEST
đź“ŤLocation: University of Alberta, Fine Arts Building, Bleviss Laboratory Theatre
TO REGISTER: Send a resume [email protected] to apply or talk to Mike Kennard in person.
