Places: Participants living in EU member states, Türkiye, Serbia, North Macedonia, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
Venue: Vanaõue (Estonia)
Project dates: 20-27 January 2027
Deadline to send application form: 15 October 2026

Description

In a hands-on manner, a group of international participants with the support of the hosting and training team will dive into clowning, improv, and personal exploration techniques. The training aims to enrich the toolbox of a youth worker and give the possibility to learn about oneself and explore personal boundaries, acquiring clowning techniques along the way.

As a result of the training, participants are expected to:

  • Develop confident attitude and find their clown personality.
  • Gain a clear understanding of clowning and bouffon art forms.
  • Explore personal boundaries with the art of clowning.
  • Experience a set of methods and practice techniques to use in direct work with young people (e.g. using techniques in communication trainings for young people).

Participant profile

  • Youth workers, non-formal educators, trainers, camp leaders, teachers, VET & HE teaching staff, student union representatives.
  • No prior experience with clowning or theater is required. However, candidates should be willing to explore new techniques & able to join the full training timeline.
  • At least 18 yearls old.
  • Able to communicate in English.
  • Ready to participate actively during all project phases.

Application and deadline

Read more about this activity in the infopack, and fill in the application form before 15th of October 2026.

This training is organized as part of the Erasmus+ KA1 Accreditation of Shokkin Group Estonia, funded by the Erasmus+ programme through the Estonian National Agency.