GReeN FooLS
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Enrich your curriculum with the magic of circus, theatre, and visual arts
Inspire creativity, build confidence and encourage collaboration through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
Green Fools offers curriculum-connected school workshops in Calgary and across Alberta, combining circus arts, physical theatre, puppetry and visual arts to create meaningful learning experiences for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Designed to complement Alberta's curriculum in Physical Education & Wellness, Drama and Visual Arts, our workshops encourage students to develop teamwork, communication, problem-solving skills and creative expression through active participation and exploration.
From individual classroom workshops to multi-week, school-wide residencies, our programs are adaptable to different grade levels, learning objectives and school schedules.
Explore our school workshop brochures below to discover the possibilities for your students.
EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
CIRCUS ARTS WORKSHOPS
Physical Education | Grades K–12
Bring the excitement of circus into your school with engaging, hands-on workshops that inspire movement, creativity and teamwork.
From juggling and diabolo to slackline, flower sticks and crazy-leg stilts, students explore new skills, challenge themselves and build confidence in an inclusive, non-competitive environment.
Designed to complement Alberta's Physical Education curriculum, our workshops help students develop physical literacy, coordination, balance and perseverance while encouraging collaboration and personal growth.
Grades: K–12
Duration: Single sessions to 3-week residencies
Pricing: $110/hour per instructor, plus setup and teardown
Private School Option: Private schools receive access to our full range of circus training, including strap-in stilts, walking barrels, unicycle, and aerial skills.
VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS
VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS
VISUAL ARTS | Grades K–12
Spark imagination and encourage creative expression through engaging, hands-on workshops that introduce students to a world of artistic possibilities.
From puppet making and marionettes to mask making, illuminated lanterns and collaborative art projects, students explore diverse materials, artistic techniques and three-dimensional design while developing creativity, craftsmanship and problem-solving skills.
Designed to complement Alberta's Visual Arts curriculum, our workshops encourage experimentation, collaboration and self-expression, with opportunities to connect projects to classroom themes and learning objectives.
Grades: K–12
Duration: Varies by workshop and project complexity
Pricing: $110/hour per instructor, plus setup, teardown and applicable materials costs
Workshop Options:
Collaborative Puppets
Lantern
Puppet TV
Sock Puppet
Moving Mouth Puppets
Shadow Puppets
Marionette Puppets
Mask Making
Mask Making & Face Casting
Mural Workshops
DRAMA
DRAMA & THEATRE WORKSHOPS
DRAMA & THEATRE
WORKSHOPS
Physical Education | Grades K–12
Discover the power of storytelling, character and creative expression through interactive drama and theatre workshops that encourage students to explore new ways of communicating and performing.
Through puppetry, physical theatre, mime and clowning, students explore improvisation, movement and character development while strengthening their confidence, communication and collaboration skills.
Designed to complement Alberta's Drama curriculum, our workshops encourage creative risk-taking, imagination and self-expression, with activities adaptable to different ages, abilities and learning objectives.
Grades: K–12, depending on the workshop
Duration: Single-day workshops to multi-day programs, depending on the offering
Pricing: $110/hour per instructor, plus setup and teardown. Additional equipment fees may apply.
Workshops Options:
Puppet Manipulation (Beginner)
Puppet Manipulation for TV
Mask Workshops
Clown Workshops
Mime Workshops
MURAL WORKSHOPS – WITH DEAN STANTON
MURAL WORKSHOPS
Celebrating community through collaborative art
Led by renowned Calgary-based painter Dean Stanton, mural residencies invite students to design and paint large-scale works that leave a lasting legacy in your school.
Projects can be adapted to fit the size, vision, and budget of each school – from small indoor murals to expansive outdoor installations.
Grades: K–12
OUT OF TOWN PRICING
Travel ($0.65/km), Per Diem ($60/day per instructor), Accommodations provided by client – must be 1 private room per instructor with at least one kitchenette. Accommodations may be hotel/motel or AirBnB.
