Workshops Hands-On Clown Training!
Refine your skills with immersive workshops led by experts. Perfect for beginners and performers looking to deepen their craft.
A five-day intensive with Pedro Fabião exploring joy, fear, sadness, and anger through clowning, physical play, and connection with the audience. March 1–5, 2027.
"You don't create your clown... you just let him come. Then, you accept him with affection and share him with others. A work of simplicity, sincerity, vulnerability and joy of play." -Francine Côté
“In clown art, the real generosity of the actor is to offer the game to his partner when he is experiencing success.” - Francine Côté
WELCOME TO ZANI CLOWN & COMEDY SCHOOL
Zani Clown and Comedy School has been at the core of Montreal’s clown, theatre and circus community, since its’ formation in 2002. The school offers workshops in the art of clown, bouffon, Commedia del arte, physical theatre, mask, mime technique, slapstick and physical comedy as well as private coaching and directing services. In 2021, Jean Saucier began reviving the school after Francine Côté closed the school in 2018 to pursue her directing career.
Our happy client testimonies
Hear from our participants about their transformative and joyful experiences in our clown workshops. Let their stories inspire you!






