Clown Mask Carnival

Autumn approaches, blackberries are ripening, harvest time is arriving. As September's New Moon draws near, the darkening night invites a journey into the soul of nature. Divine Ridiculous meets Clownlife. We beckon you to join us to feast on the fruits of this land, bathe in its waters and revel in revealing ourselves to ourselves and each other. Over five days, we will explore our wild and creative selves, adorning and performing, playing and discovering, crafting our own mythology. *** Star hazing clowns cuddle in moss-lined caves, the sacred child dances and cavorts, we sing together, embody trans-personal archetypes, creating rites of passage for our own re-emerging, breaking the patterns, inviting the spiral, stepping off the wheel, into magic.*** __________________________________________ Essential Info at a Glance The Clown Mask Carnival is an artistic nature retreat and training for those curious about the worlds of Clown, Mask, Ritual, Performance, Craft, Tarot, Embodiment and more. Facilitated by Dan Hernandez, Chloe Wykes and Zuma Puma Dates: September 1st-5th 2021 (Wednesday 5pm- Sunday 1pm) Where about's: South West Dartmoor- Nearest stations Tavistock or Plymouth. We will organise one main shuttle bus to and from Plymouth on Wednesday and Sunday. Investment- £350-£500 sliding scale (includes; food, venue, camping or dorm accommodation for 5 days and facilitation fees for 3 facilitators). Programme Content Mask Clown Embodied Tarot Wildness Nature Making and Crafting Theatrical performance practice Performance Feast Immersive Forrest Ritual Mask Creation, Discovery and Sharing Costume Carnival Poetry Expression Sharing Circle Community Connection Enquiry and research Safe Container Dance Magic Star gazing _________________________________________ REGISTRATION To register your interest / book a place please fill out this form... (deadline 22nd August) LINK HERE https://forms.gle/MnLd22sgeYyGiZZb7 (After filling out the application form please take a screenshot just in case the internet gets interrupted and your application gets lost. If for any reason your application is not able to be sent or you do not receive a pop up informing you that it was submitted successfully- please send your application screenshot to [email protected].) Questions: We welcome any questions or queries you may have about the event. Please feel free to ask us in the application form above or email us at [email protected] __________________________________________ About us: Daniel Hernandez My name is Daniel Hernandez. I am an itinerant mischief-maker exploring the ritual roots of performance. The deeper I have dived into teaching, performing, and living in this rich territory, the more I have seen archaic/ shamanic clown and mask cosmologies become fascinating and colourful routes into individuation: containing a vast treasure-box of rituals, dance, liminal states, grotesque archetypes and clown-lore. My performances, projects, ceremonies and workshops draw upon a wide variety of related traditions: These include Dance, Clown, Bouffon, Butoh, Contact Improvisation, Tao/Tantra, Vodou, Mask, Psychomagic, Art, Sacred Sexuality and Breathwork. I am continually researching and developing my practice through training, readings, writings, ceremonies, experiments, and mistakes. My first love was music. I don’t claim to be a master of anything. Zuma Puma Zuma is a Canadian Clown, Comedian and Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner. She is the founder of Clownlife (www.Clownlife.org) and regularly runs in person- workshops, 6 month long courses, weekend retreats and performance residencies focusing on the work of clown and ritual for life on and off the stage. Besides her work in clown and ritual facilitation Zuma has a keen fascination and interest in shamanic practice, vision quest and rites of passage. In 2012 Zuma moved to London, UK and founded the International Lost Cabaret-“London's most alternative comedy night”; which has since grown to become a collective and now appears regularly in; London UK, Paris France, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. She is also a solo Clown Performer and has spent 2 years touring her hour long solo show Don’t Do it, Don’t Do it, DO It- to festivals over 5 countries including the Edinburgh Fringe fest. Over the years she has worked with over 1000 Clownlife participants and has toured 14 countries from North to South America and across Europe performing and teaching Clownlife workshops with Universities, festivals, theatres, streets, communities, charities, retreat centres and the like. This life and work is her obsession, her commitment and her devotion. She is a long time friend of the Divine Ridiculous family and has participated in many residencies over the years and is looking forward to collaborating on this facilitation journey of abundant delight with two of her dearest friends Dan Hernandez and Chloe Wykes. Chloe Wykes Artist, alchemist, bodyworker, songstress and mother. I am a researcher of creative practice, movement and the healing arts. I curate workshops and happenings, make vocal improvisation and harmony singing spaces, do art and crafting and am part of the Divine Ridiculous family. My intention is magic, love and liberation; to support connection to the primal self and to tribe; to be in, and promote, harmony with nature. __________________________________________ INFO Venue The venue is the Divine Ridiculous Dartmoor hub, set in an exquisite green valley, edging moors and river. We will be working in a yurt with a wood burner and cooking together in the bothy and our house. We will spend as much time as possible outside as the weather permits, making the most of the magic nature has to offer here. Accommodation Camping, shared dormitory (max 4 beds per room) or flat van parking for those with live in vehicles. Rustic Private accommodation for an additional 15£ fee per night - this comes with bedding. First come first serve, limited offer. * Please note: Campers will be required to bring all of the camping equipment they require. Dormers will be required to bring essential comforts ie. Pillow and sleeping bag etc. Food All food is provided, local and organic where possible. Food will be vegetarian with gluten free options. We will share the cooking/cleaning as a community. Cost £350- Low income/Student (covers cost of retreat and small contribution towards facilitation for 3 facilitators) £425- General Admission- covers full fees & course facilitation £500- Supporter- Helps cover facilitation costs for a low income participation Limited spaces! Cancellations: Refunds will be issued if the gathering has to be cancelled. In the event of a participant cancellation, we will try to find someone to fill your space. As this is a small independent endeavor, however, if we can't find someone to fill your space full refunds aren't always possible. __________________________________________ BOOKING FORM: (deadline 22nd August) LINK HERE https://forms.gle/MnLd22sgeYyGiZZb7 (After filling out the application form please take a screenshot just in case the internet gets interrupted and your application gets lost. If for any reason your application is not able to be sent or you do not receive a pop up informing you that it was submitted successfully- please send your application screenshot to [email protected].) Questions: We welcome any questions or queries you may have about the event. Please feel free to ask us in the application form above comments section. __________________________________________ Much love, Chloe, Dan and Zuma!