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Capital Region Clown Arts Festival

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Call 518-489-2680 for information

Celebrate by Participating

2010 will bring many opportunities to gain new skills or polish up and refine current clown art skills.

On January 15, 2010 we will be traveling to the Northeast Clown Institute to present four classes.  The classes will be FUN With Ballons, I Hope I Don't Stink, Skit Development and Skits and Bits For Public Performance.

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 starts 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. If you or you know someone who wants to be a clown, this is a great program!

During the spring, we will be offering public performance classes.  Details will be released soon.

Don't forget the Clowns of America International Convention in Houston this April. See the COAI web site for all of the latest info.

 

Laughing Matters!!  It's the shortest distance between two people!!