Participant Testimonials from
Simple Fools * Educators * Children
Simple Fools
"Bravo! Amazing Work. I want to use some of this in my work as a parent, both physically and spiritually. It was hard work and intense emotionally. I learned a lot about what's funny and what's not, slowing down and helping others slow down, about how important it is to check in and make eye contact, and about honoring the stream of consciousness in relationship to "props" (or toys). The experience was like one big 'play therapy' session. Truly Good Stuff.” - Nicole
“I loved the clown workshop and feel so refreshed and more relaxed to be myself and accept all of me. It was fascinating being able to laugh and listen and learn. It created such an inner beauty and strength through a powerful medium. Thank you for allowing your attributes to enlighten others...we need so much more of this..."
- Kimmi
"I have claimed myself as a clown, without even asking anybody else what they think about that. I just have the sense of coming home, doing this work. It makes me happy and has unleashed a world of expression in me - and it shows up in all kinds of places. I am very happy to be doing this work with you, and really appreciate your teaching me. Thanks." - Rudra
“I love my new nose… And I will never mention it again.” - Don
Educators
"Clowning can be a great icebreaker and an innovative tool for organizational team building. The Simple Fool provided an orientation to clowning at our annual faculty and staff retreat. It was playful, engaging and brought us insight into ourselves and our school. There are many possibilities for application, from retreat to classroom. Clowning is truly a happy medium." - Administrator, Olympia Waldorf School, Olympia, Washington, USA
"The sequence of the exercises flowed well and built, on the one hand, trust and comfort between people, and on the other hand, it consistently raised our consciousness to be able to perceive the ‘me,’ the ‘other,’ and what lives in between." - Middle grades teacher, Parsifal Waldorf School, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada"This was a great experience that helped awaken our sense of being in the creative moment." - Instructor, Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall, Washington, USA
"Our thirst is great for this kind of mentorship. Enjoyed every moment." - Instructor, Wilderness Awareness School
"Now we are eager to practice ‘stepping over the threshold’ of the classroom, being present with the children and being open to what might enter. We will use this work as teachers." - Group response, Mulberry Waldorf School, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
"You always know how to push my comfort zone without making the experience painful. Thank you." - Grades faculty, Olympia Waldorf School
"Thank you so much for bringing us together, helping us laugh, showing us a way to True Self and True Community."
- Retreat planner, Olympia Waldorf School
Children
"I loved clowning camp." - Henry, age 7
"I like the clown camp because of all the shows. I liked when I got a chance to dress up. I also liked the exercises." - Anna, age 9
"The first day we did a lot of exercises but the funnest part was dressing up. We were waiting in anticipation for the first girl to come out. Then when she came out we all laughed because she was dressed up in high heels and a frilly apron. I couldn't wait until it was my turn..." - Colin, age 11