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L’Apprentie cie is offering a 70-hour professional training programme entitled “The Fundamentals of Pistellaire Clowning”, led by Caroline Obin, clown artist, director, visual artist and researcher.
This intensive 10-day programme (including one day off) invites performing arts professionals to explore and experiment with the fundamental tools of pistellaire clowning.
This training is aimed at performing arts professionals, particularly those working in circus, theatre, dance, music and performance.
Maximum of 14 participants
Prerequisite: at least 2 years of professional experience in the performing arts.
The training aims to introduce and explore a set of tools to develop awareness of, strengthen and write the posture of the pistellaire clown.
The work focuses on several key areas:
Physical transformation
The ritualising function
Self-evaluation mechanisms
The interaction contract with the audience through laughter
An opportunity to explore the specific characteristics of this approach to clowning and enrich one's artistic practice.
Dates: 18–28 January 2027
Schedule: 9:00 am–12:30 pm and 2:00 pm–5:30 pm
Duration: 70 hours (10 training days and 1 day off)
Location: La Distillerie, Couffoulens, France
Trainer: Caroline Obin (clown artist, director, visual artist and researcher).
Training organisation: L’Apprentie cie (Qualiopi-certified).
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to:
formation.apprentiecompagnie@gmail.com
Two application deadlines apply, depending on the funding method:
17 December 2026 for applications seeking funding through an OPCO (French skills operator).
17 January 2027 for self-funded applications.
👉 More information about the training and registration
L’Apprentie cie
Training led by Caroline Obin.