A playful introduction to clowning for wellbeing with Suzie Ferguson, Hearts & Minds.

For 3 joyful hours we will dive into the healing power of playing with others, laughing together and celebrating the innate and beautiful silliness that resides within us all. This will be a practical session, with no previous performance experience required. Ages 16+

We will explore how the 5 principles of therapeutic clowning – simplicity, generosity, lightness, honesty and joy – can be harnessed to create meaningful and reciprocal connections that can transform experiences of adversity into ones filled with laughter and joy. The workshop will be active, and involve group and duo games.

'It was amazing. It truly showed me the power of connection and introduced me to lots of interesting people. The feeling of safety in the room was glorious!'

'It was absolutely the safest and most supportive workshop pace I have ever been in'

Suzie Ferguson has 13 years' experience clowning in paediatric hospitals, hospices and ASN schools as well as in Dementia Care settings. She was a co-creator and performer in Curious Shoes, a theatre performance for people living with dementia and their carers (Magdalena Shamberger), and MESS, a clown musical for young people with complex needs (Tenterhooks). Suzie is the former Artistic Director of Hearts and Minds, Scotland’s therapeutic clown charity, and she has taught her own workshops in UK, Denmark, Latvia, Netherlands, Bangalore and most recently Ukraine.

She is a Board member of Red Noses International.

@suzieferguson (Instagram)

www.suzieferguson.com

Hearts&Minds is the home of Clowndoctors and Elderflowers. Therapeutic clowns who bring joy, offer meaningful connection, and enhance well-being. Co-creating unique, playful encounters with people in paediatric healthcare, dementia care, and additional support needs schools.

https://heartsminds.org.uk/