Do you ever wish you could turn a regular school fete, a corporate teamâbuilding day, or a community festival into a memorable circusâspectacle where both kids and adults leave with grins plastered on their faces? Look no further. Our Open Circus Workshops are designed for exactly that: a relaxed, dropâinâanyâtime experience where anyone can pick up a hoop, a juggling ball, or a pair of stilts, watch expert demos, and snag quick tips from seasoned performers.
Below youâll discover why our circusâskill sessions are the goâto choice for schools, charities, corporate events, and any gathering that wants a splash of colour, movement, and pure joy.
đ What Makes an âOpenâ Circus Workshop Different?
| Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Dropâin, stayâasâlongâasâyouâlike | No rigid schedule. Participants can wander between stations, try a new skill, or simply watch the show. Perfect for parties where the vibe changes every hour. |
| Allâage friendly | While kids are the natural stars, adults love joining the funâwhether theyâre looking for a quick stressâbust or trying to rediscover a childhood hobby. |
| Handsâon equipment | We bring enough gear for 100+ participants (juggling clubs, hoops, stilts, unicycles, poi, diabolo, tightâwire kits, pedalâgoes, etc.). Youâre free to grab, experiment, and practise at your own pace. |
| Live demos & instant coaching | Our performers rotate between showcasing spectacular tricks and offering onâtheâspot guidance. Noâquestionâasked, âCan you help me keep the ball in the air?â |
| Fullâservice extras | Want a soundtrack, faceâpainting, playâtattoos, bubbles, or balloonâmodelling? Weâve got a sound system and a whole suite of partyâaddâons to keep energy levels skyâhigh. |
âWow, what a wonderful day the children had. I would certainly recommend Tom for a circus skills workshop for schools. The resources were great and all activities were ageâappropriate. So many children shone who normally find school a bit âtrickyâ.â
â Alex Chambers, Holme CE School
đ€čââïž The Skill Menu â What We Teach & Perform
| Skill | What Participants Experience |
|---|---|
| Juggling | From threeâball basics to multiâobject cascades. |
| HulaâHooping | Coreâstrengthening loops, tricks, and group circles. |
| TightâWire (LowâLevel) | Safe, lowârope balance work that builds confidence. |
| Unicycle | Firstâtime rides, mounting drills, and simple forward motion. |
| Poi & Diabolo | Flowing visual art and gravityâdefying catches. |
| PedalâGo (BicycleâSparks) | Coordination drills, perfect for kinetic learners. |
| Stilts | Walking tall, posture control, and playful âgiantâ games. |
| And More! | Customisable miniâacts based on audience interest. |
All activities are ageâappropriate, with safety gear (helmets, pads, mats) supplied wherever required.
đ How a Typical Day Unfolds
- Morning Arrival â âOpenâ Station SetâUp
â Participants wander in, pick a station, and start experimenting. - SkillâSpotlight Sessions (15âmin each)
â Our coaches rotate through quick demos, offering biteâsize tips. - MidâDay Break â Music, Bubbles & Balloon Modelling
â A chance to hydrate, snack, and enjoy our extra entertainment. - Joint Finale (30â45âŻmin)
â Groups showcase what theyâve learned in a miniâcircus. Parents, teachers, and coworkers cheer on the new âperformers.â - WrapâUp & TakeâAway
â Certificates, a small âcircusâstarter kitâ, and the promise of nextâtime.
âThank you Tom for a fantastic circus workshop at our Downâs Syndrome fun day. You showed great patience and skill. Your workshop was the highlight of the day.â
â Elsa, Downâs Syndrome Oxford
Capacity: We can train up to 250 pupils in a fullâday schedule by running parallel stations and staggered demo groups.
đ Perfect Settings for Our Workshops
| Setting | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| School Fetes & PTAs | Lowâstress environment; kids love the handsâon challenge. |
| Corporate TeamâBuilding | Breaks down hierarchy â everyone learns a new skill sideâbyâside. |
| Community Festivals & Fairs | High footâtraffic means more spontaneous participants. |
| Charity FunâDays (e.g., Downâs Syndrome, Autism, etc.) | Inclusive, adaptable activities boost confidence and joy. |
| Private Parties & Summer Camps | Keeps energy up, offers a unique alternative to typical games. |
đ ïž What We Provide â AllâInâOne Package
- Circus Equipment:Â 100+ pieces (juggling clubs, hoops, unicycles, stilts, etc.)
- Safety Gear:Â Helmets, knee/elbow pads, mats, and firstâaid kit.
- Professional Coaches & Performers:Â Certified in childâsafety and adult instruction.
- AudioâVisual Setup:Â Portable PA system, playlists tailored to the event vibe.
- Party Extras:Â Face painting, playâtattoos, bubble wands, balloon sculpture station.
- Customisable Curriculum:Â We can focus on a single skill or deliver a broad âcircus sampler.â
đŁ Ready to Bring the Big Top to Your Event?
Whether youâre planning a school day out, a corporate wellness day, a community fair, or a private celebration, weâll design a tailorâmade circusâworkshop package that fits your budget, space, and schedule.
Contact us today and letâs start sketching the perfect program:
- Email:Â circus(@)gmx.com
- Phone: 01234âŻ567âŻ890
- Website:Â www.eclipseArts.co.uk
Weâll reply within 24âŻhours with a free quote and ideas for your specific event.
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đȘ Bottom Line
Open Circus Workshops arenât just a fun diversionâtheyâre a confidenceâbuilding, inclusive, and highly adaptable experience that turns any relaxed gathering into an unforgettable celebration of movement, colour, and community spirit.
Give your participants the chance to juggle, hoop, balance, and smileâand watch the ripple effect of joy spread through families, colleagues, and friends.
Book your circus day now, and let the magic begin!
Interactive circus entertainment delivering workshops, parties, and live performances. Learn juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, and more with experienced performers for festivals, schools, and events. Circus skills entertainment for schools, festivals, parties, and community events. Hands-on workshops and lively performances where children, families, and groups learn circus skills from expert performers/tutors.
