Capital Region Clown Arts Festival Announces an
Introduction To Clowning
Are you interested in learning more about the performing art of clowning?
Do you want to learn how design your own face and comic personality?
Would you like to learn how to go about selecting a personalized costume?
Want to learn some classic clown skills and routines?
Do you want to perform and get more laughs than you ever thought possible?
This would be the class for you!
An Introduction To The Performing Art of Clowning, also called Clowning Around or I Want To Be A Clown, sometimes called
Klown Kollge will do all of the above and a lot more!
This program introduces an aspiring clown to some of the history and traditions of clowning, make-up application, character
types and development, costume selection, public performance skills and provides and an overview of various local, regional
and international clown arts organizations. Students will also be introduced to some of the fun things that clowns do
in public such as walk around and improptu entertaining, balloon twisting and face painting. Plus, some of
the many clowns who live, work and perform in the Capital Region often stop by to meet and greet!
Tuition includes an annual membership in Clowns of America International.
When you graduate you will have earned the title "CLOWN" and will be able to perfom for smirks, smiles, giggles and even
a belly laugh or two. Plus, you will have gained a certain comic flare, the confidence to entertain your audience
and you will have a much greater appreciation for the clown arts!
HVCC Offering An Intro Class Introduction to the Art of Clowning
Yes, that is Introduction to the Art of Clowning
with Marie Beck.
This 36-hour course of instruction offered by HVCC will introduce students to the ancient and honorable
profession of clowning. Students will learn what a clown is, what a clown does, where a clown performs, basic make-up application
techniques, costume and wardrobe selection and introductory clown skills. Course fee of $250.00 includes a textbook, makeup
kit, and one year membership to Clowns of America. It started February 12, concludes May 12, consists of 12 sessions and graduation
is set for May 19. Class coordinator is Marie Beck who we all know as Mischief the Clown. Contact HVCC’s
Community & Professional Education Department at 629-7339 for all the latest details.
