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ON BEING TOO MUCH… OR NOT ENOUGH – GHENT, NY

ON BEING TOO MUCH… OR NOT ENOUGH – GHENT, NY
Friday October 03, 2025 - Sunday October 05, 2025


with Sarah French
October 3 to 5, 2025

Who says we are too much or not enough?

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to let go of expectations, express yourself fully, and find joy in the present moment?

Clowning gives us permission to be who we are and also who we’re not supposed to be, allowing us to try on “too much” or “not enough” without being confined by either.

Clowning is much more than red noses and laughter – it’s about exploring our authentic selves, embracing vulnerability, and sharing it with others.

By being curious, experimental, and imperfect, we exist more fully—sometimes excessively, sometimes lacking, but always authentically human.

No prerequisites. Experienced and beginners welcome.

The group is limited to 12

Meet the course facilitators on zoom – July 1st, 2025 – 12pm New York time
An opportunity to meet the course leaders and ask your questions about this course
A 1 hour session on zoom
Click here to register for free


Facilitators: 

Sarah French

For as long as she remembers, Sarah has been interested in how people play. She was a practicing psychotherapist when she stumbled into the paradoxical world of Clown, which set her on a very enlivening path, despite her hesitations & fears. She has collaborated with Vivian Gladwell of Nose to Nose, since 2012. She considers that she has many teachers, including the spinner dolphins of Hawaii, who are the clowns of the sea. In 2015, Sarah created OOFA to share and promote discoveries with larger communities. 

OOFA offers clowning workshops & creativity labs, & makes books & games that are playful, if not also practical (The Book of Greetings, The Dance of Pants & Other Dances, Party of Animals…). Sarah’s approach to teaching is inspired by her adventures as a social worker, psychotherapist, English language teacher, elementary school teacher, actor, museum docent, & more. 

In 2021, Sarah moved to Ghent, NY, & started Fool Tree, a center for the playful arts, where she continues to facilitate clowning workshops & community events. 

*Sarah also gives private sessions to support individuals on their pathways to wholeness. 


DATES:
October 3 to 5, 2025

TIMES:
Day 1, – 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Day 2 – 9:30am – 5:30pm
Day 3 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

COURSE FEE:
Price – $350
Deposit – $180 (due September 3rd.) 

PLEASE NOTE: Deposits cannot be reimbursed after September 3rd. You get a full refund of the course in the event of Nose to Nose cancelling. 

VENUE: Ghent, NY

ACCOMMODATION:
We can provide you with a list of possible accommodation options and prices in proximity to the venue. 

MEALS:
Bring your own – Communal lunches.

For enquiries please email Sarah: sarahfrench@nosetonose.info

Click here to book this course or enquire

Note: On some IPADS or IPHONES you may need to “long press” the link above.

To book a course follow the link Click here to book… above. You will see on the form whether there are available places.  Submit the form with your details and we will let you know how to proceed with payment of your deposit. Your deposit is REFUNDABLE  MORE than 1 month before the start of the course. There is a $40 admin fee for refunds.  If the course is cancelled your deposit will be refunded in full.

Deposits are paid  online.

NOTE: Your place can only be confirmed after we have received your deposit. As the fee quoted usually only covers the course fee, please check you know the total cost of the course.

Once your deposit has been accepted, we will notify you to confirm your place on the course.
You are booked on the course ONLY when Nose to Nose confirms your place.

If you have questions or problems, email us at sarahfrench@nosetonose.info
If full email us at sarahfrench@nosetonose.info to go on our waiting list. We’ll let you know when a place becomes available.

MORE INFO CONCERNING COURSE FEE…

Q: Can I talk to someone? A: Yes, just send an email with your phone number to  and we’ll call you as sarahfrench@nosetonose.info soon as we are free to do so.

Q: Are there still spaces available on the course? A: Just click on the link Click here to book… above. You will see on the form whether there are available places.

Q: Can you put me on the waiting list? A: Sure, just click on the link Click here to enquire and fill the form. We will put you on our waiting list and let you know when a place becomes available.

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