CURRENT/UPCOMING OFFERINGS:
Testimonials (these are real):“I can't overstate how compelling and inspiring Claire is as a teacher. I’ve taken a lot of classes and worked with a lot of directors and learning from her was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. She has a critical eye capable of seeing the performance you already have inside of you. More importantly, she has the breadth of experience to take what you already have and build it to new heights. I can say with confidence that not only did Claire double the amount of workable material I had, but her notes and direction elevated the content tenfold. I have recommended her classes to everyone I know and will continue to do so because I really believe that she will fundamentally make you a better performer and artist.”—Will Dwyer
“Claire’s workshop used creative prompts, artistic inspiration, personalized coaching, and group feedback. She guided each of us to dig deeper into how to make better creative work. She brings humor, insight, and an understanding of artistic process. Full-throated recommendation for weirdos needing to break through walls.” — Edith Darling
”Claire was a brilliant teacher and director. I've been taking clown classes with different instructors for over a year, but it wasn't until Claire's class that I finally put up my own work, and I'm so glad that I finally have. Claire gave poignant constructive notes and guidance in class. I'd highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to put up solo work. Claire's class provided the motivation, inspiration, and accountability I needed to finally start putting up my own solo work.” –Shane Barbera
WE. HAVE. FUN.
SHOLO SOW:
A class to discover the solo show you have inside you.
How do you make a show? What is your show? Do you have an idea? A narrative? No idea? Hate the idea of a narrative? Want to narrate about an idea you have? Think ideas themselves are for the birds? Great! All of these are the perfect place to discover the show that wants to collaborate with you. Shows get made by making. Each week you will be given generative prompts and time to perform in this workshop style class. There’s a show inside you that wants to come out and if you show up it will too. I’ll guide you on the path to finding the show only you can do.
Sholo sow is a 6 week workshop that that culminates in an all-day festival of 30-minute final pieces. Limited spots. Payment plans available.
Classes are 4 hours (6pm-10pm).
WANT IN?? EMAIL ME AT clairesclassyeah@gmail.com TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
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***Also available as a 1-on-1 coaching with weekly prompts, feedback and encouragement.
Email clairesclassyeah@gmail.com to learn more.
***coming soon: digital workshop version!
“Claire is a fantastic teacher who really makes solo and clown performance accessible to everyone. She has a ton to offer to both beginners and to those with lots of experience. In just four weeks she took a class of people who had nothing planned to a truly amazing performance for all. Can’t recommend her class enough! Take it! She’s an awesome director and created a really safe and super fun environment for everyone.” –Angela Beevers
“This workshop was so valuable to my process in building a solo show! Claire has useful insights and exercises on how to hold your own on stage, and will give you prompts and questions that inspire you to be both specific and loose in shaping your ideas. Claire is an amazing teacher, and so skilled at guiding you to be vulnerable and authentically silly, drawing out what is special and unique in each performer. 10/10 would recommend this workshop and Claire as a teacher! You will leave feeling nourished and enriched with creativity and ideas!”—Rachel Troy
other WORKSHOPS:
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AGAIN, AUTHENTIC REAL THINGS PPL HAVE SAID:
"The discipline of weekly warm-ups and sharing helped me get out of my head and back to simply creating. Every artist could benefit from trying something like this occasionally. Be accountable to your peers and make something funny!”
—Actual Student
“Claire’s workshop used creative prompts, artistic inspiration, personalized coaching, and group feedback. She guided each of us to dig deeper into how to make better creative work. She brings humor, insight, and an understanding of artistic process. Full-throated recommendation for weirdos needing to break through walls.”
—Actual Student
"This workshop? It delivered more than I was expecting! Claire's safe-space setup was like a playground for trying ideas, and the warmups and techniques fit my "visual art" practice nicely. As a bonus, it awakened my inner performer and reminded me how much I love Sophie B Hawkins."
—Actual Student
What’s so funny? A Workshop
“Art is Funny and Funny is Art.”-- Me just now.
Trying to be funny isn’t very funny.
A workshop to explore how chasing beauty and depth in your work can lead to comedy on a level that hits harder than you could have ever imagined. Find the funny through the not-so-funny and be amazed by the hilarity in truth.
Whether you are working towards a larger piece/body of work, or just want to explore the spirit of comedy in truth within your chosen medium, this workshop offers prompts, questions, conversations, and short lessons on contemporary artists that will inspire and push deep within ourselves to where the guttural laughter awaits.
There is no pressure to be, do or make anything funny–we will just explore our depths and vulnerabilities see where they lead. But my gut tells me we’re gonna find some pretty absurdly hilarious shit.
Writers, poets, musicians, performers, filmmakers in short, artists of all disciplines welcome.
