TCA

Lecturers

Brittany Cabrera – Balloon Artist and Face Painter

 

CLASSES

People, Characters & More (balloons)
Discover the Chibi modular design for quick, easy sculptures of any character from Pokémon to superheroes to animals. Plus tips for creating the artwork.

 

This One’s for the Girls (face painting)
Elegant one-sided eye designs for teens and adults, with flattering placement, textured stencils, and proven crowd-pleasers

Hank Morrow – Denton Clowns on Fire

 

CLASS

In this interactive course entitled Songs that Save: Music with a Mission, students will discover how music can make life safety lessons unforgettable. Through songs that teach safety, wellness, and everyday skills, they’ll explore rhythm, lyrics, and purpose, learning to create and perform educational tunes that support public outreach. No musical experience needed. Just a passion for learning and a willingness to sing out!

Dal Sanders – Magician

 

CLASS

 This new lecture entitled “A different Approach to Magic” will target those who want to work in front of an audience. A professional approach to simple routines that anyone can do with confidence and authenticity.”

Eric Binkowski

 

CLASSES

Hospital Clowning
Hospital clowning uses humor, magic, music, and storytelling to comfort pediatric patients, ease stress, and support healing. This session covers daily routines, props, costumes, partners, and character development.

 

Body Language
Learn how expressions, gestures, posture, and space can boost connection and impact.

Larry Hipps – Children’s Ministry

 

CLASSES

“Fun Ways to Choose Volunteers” Do you use volunteers in your performances? With over 50 years in Children’s Ministry, Larry can shed some light on how to choose good volunteers in fun ways.

Marcy Poland (Twinkle Starr)

Improv with Props – An opportunity to interact with fellow clowns and get those creative juices flowing.

Joel Lagrone – Character Actor

 

His workshop is described as Adding More Music (and less Drama) to Your Christmas Character

Rob Divers – Nurse Clown

 

CLASSES

Ukulele

Learn how to strum a few tunes to include in your clowning. Bring your instrument to class!

 

CPR/First Aid extra class on Sunday after the service. You can get certified for a discounted rate. Contact Rob for more details and to register and pay for the class.

Nancy “Bubbles” Arent and Patricia “Katnip” Frias

 

Clown up your Kazoo 

Whether you are musically inclined or not, you can play a kazoo! The class will show you how to “clown Up” you Kazoo. Some materials will be provided for a $5 fee (cash only).