Clown level 1
The word “courage” comes from a root that means “heart.” Through clowning and connecting to our playful spirit we can develop and sustain, in ourselves and each other, the heart to be who we truly are, to trust life and ourselves. “Taking heart” is a profoundly inward process, and an invitation for overcoming the fears that block us from being fully present in the “Here and Now.” This course establishes the ground for all our work and is an essential first step before going on to more advanced courses.
The group is limited to 12
Facilitators: Vivian Gladwell and Ali Bowler
To book: £120 non-returnable deposit secures your place.
Course fee: £345 – Tuition only
The group is limited to 12
Accommodation and meals:
Please contact Emerson College at bookings@emerson.org.uk to book for accommodation and meals
Date and times:
The course begins Monday – 10h
Ends Friday – after lunch – 14h30
Venue: Emerson Village, Forest Row, East Sussex
To book this course
To book a course submit the form with your details and we will let you know about available places and how to proceed with payment of your deposit.
Deposits can be paid by cheque, bank tranfer or online. NOTE: Bookings can only be confirmed after we have received your deposit. As the booking usually only covers the course fee, please check you know the total cost of the course (course fee + accommodation and meals).
Once your deposit has been accepted, we will notify you to confirm your place on the course. You are booked on the course ONLY when Nose to Nose confirms your place.
If you have questions or problems, please email us.
Vivian Gladwell
Vivian is the founder and director of Nose to Nose. He started clowning in 1978 and his researches have taken him to look at the uses of clowning in the field of teacher training, medicine, conflict management and ecology. He has taught in South Africa, USA, Europe, Senegal, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, Norway…
Alison Bowler
Alison participated in her first Nose to Nose workshop in 2000 and fell in love with the work. Many workshops later and she is now a trained facilitator with Nose To Nose. She holds this work in high esteem as a perfect grounding for all creative work and the bigger picture of trusting ourselves and life.Alison is a qualified and experienced teacher of 23 years. She teaches and has taught Drama and Performing Arts in mainstream, special and older peoples settings.
Alison is an experienced performer. She has worked in café-théâtre with Les Amuses Gueules in Lille, France, Street Theatre and Theatre in Education with Inside Out Theatre Company, Hastings. Alison speaks both English and French.