On Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoon several workshops will be hosted by AJA club members and guests. There will be a list posted near the registration area. We are adding more workshops as we book them.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd like to teach a workshop or request a workshop. If there's something you want to learn, just ask at the registration table and we'll try to find someone to teach an impromptu workshop.
See the list of workshops taught last year (scroll to the bottom of the page).
Workshops
- Construction Zone is in back of the room next to the Kids Korner
- Workshop Area A is on the Stage
- Workshop Area B is behind the bleachers near the Snack Room
Tap the workshop name to see more info about it.
Friday 7 PM -- Basic Club Tricks by Don Lewis
This is for the juggler who has mastered the cascade and wants to add some tricks. These basic tricks are the foundation for more advanced tricks.
Location: Stage
Friday 8 PM -- Chops with Clubs by Don Lewis
This is an intermediate level workshop. Chops is an elegant looking pattern that can be infuriating to learn just by watching, because it is not obvious what is going on.
Location: Stage
Friday 8 PM -- Juggling Rings and 3-Ring Tricks by DrewBob Ford
Learn lots of ring tricks, including Thumb Spins, and the mysterious Handcakes.
Location: Workshop area B
Friday 9 PM -- Contact Juggling with a Ball by Don Lewis and Joyce Howard
Learn object manipulation that focuses on the movement of a ball in contact with the body. Bring a stage ball, we'll have extras if you don't have one.
Location: Stage
Friday 9 PM -- Passing beyond Pass+Self: Intro to 'Doubles' and 'Heffs' by Sean Tessier
Would you like to learn passing patterns that have more throws than just "pass" and "self"? This workshop will cover early doubles and introduce the 'heff' throw (siteswap 4). Patterns will be motifications of 4-count and 3-count. Interesting 7-club patterns available for advanced passers. (Ability to pass 4-count and 3-count necessary. Ability to juggle siteswaps 423 or 441 with 3 clubs recommended.)
Location: Workshop area B
Saturday 4 PM -- Juggling 101 - Learn to Juggle 3 Balls by AJA Team
Have you always thought you weren't coordinated enough to juggle? WRONG!!! We can teach you. All it takes is a willingness to learn and practice. A guided tutorial for novice-level Jugglers. Learn the basics of juggling including: Juggling vs. Object Manipulation, Proper stance & posture, One ball tossing, Two & Three ball foundational patterns, as well as HOW to practice & improve your juggling overall.
We'll have plenty of balls for everyone to use. You don't need to bring anything but a smile and a desire to learn!
Location: Construction Zone
Saturday 4 PM -- 423: Siteswap's Secret to Movement and Creativity by Richard Kennison
This is how to dance with juggling the easy way. Participants will need three juggling balls.
Location: Stage
Saturday 4 PM -- Growing the Juggling Community by Afton Benson
A discussion about ways we can work together to grow the juggling community at large. Participants should bring something to take notes with.
Location: worshop area B
Saturday 5 PM -- How to Win a Phil by Richard Kennison
Tips on how to create an act that audiences adore and it will dazzel the judges too. Richard has coached over 23 Phil Award winning acts.
Location: Stage
Saturday 5 PM -- 3 Ball Tricks by Kit Summers
Learn over fifty tricks that you may never have thought you could do. Tricks are broken down, so it is easy to see how to perform the trick, no matter what level you are at in your juggling. You will surprise yourself with your accomplishments, so bring 3 balls and learn!
Location: Workshop area B
Saturday 6 PM -- 5 Balls and You by Richard Kennison
Come learn how to make your 5 ball pattern great! Prerequisite is juggling 3 balls in cascade pattern.
Location: Stage
Saturday 6 PM -- 3 Club Tricks by Kit Summers
Bring 3 clubs and learn over forty tricks. No matter your level, intricate details are given on how to perform each trick. You will be astonished at how your juggling skill level will go to the next higher stage.
Location: Workshop area B
Saturday 7 PM -- Introduction to yoyo by Abby Brodsky
This class will teach all the basics of yoyoing such as walk the dog, around the world etc. Participants should bring a yoyo, but if they don't have one, Abby will be selling some beginner yoyos for $10 each.
Location: Stage
Saturday 7 PM -- Passing beyond Pass+Self: Intro to 'Zaps' by Sean Tessier
Would you like to learn passing patterns that have more throws than just "pass" and "self"? This workshop will introduce the zap, a pass that takes less time than a self. Prerequisite: Some ambidextrous passing experience. (3-count or ultimates)
Location: Workshop area B
Sunday noon -- How to Perform Your Juggling by Kit Summers
Learn the basics of putting together a juggling show and making money with your superb performance.
Location: Stage
Sunday noon -- Juggling 101 - Learn to Juggle 3 Balls by AJA Team
Have you always thought you weren't coordinated enough to juggle? WRONG!!! We can teach you. All it takes is a willingness to learn and practice. A guided tutorial for novice-level Jugglers. Learn the basics of juggling including: Juggling vs. Object Manipulation, Proper stance & posture, One ball tossing, Two & Three ball foundational patterns, as well as HOW to practice & improve your juggling overall.
We'll have plenty of balls for everyone to use. You don't need to bring anything but a smile and a desire to learn!
Location: Construction Zone
Sunday 1 PM -- Kendama by Alan Tidwell
Learn to use this traditional Japanese skill toy.
Location: Stage
Sunday 1 PM -- Bounce Juggling 101 by DrewBob Ford
It's not just air juggling turned upside down. It's a whole different world. We'll start with the basic cascade, forward and reverse. We'll talk about different throws and catches, and go on to showers, double bounces, and beyond.
Location: workshop area B or wherever we can set up a bouncing net
Sunday 2 PM -- Club Swinging by Joyce Howard
Bring two clubs and learn the art of club swinging which was an olympic sport in 1904 and 1932. It was the precursor to modern rhythmic gymnastics.
Location: Stage
