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.
Download the entire schedule and info booklet in PDF format (coming in early February 2021).
Here is a list of the 2020 workshops. Click on the workshop name to see the description and location.
- Construction Zone is in back of the room next to the Kids Corner
- Workshop Area A is on the Stage
- Workshop Area B is behind the bleachers near the Snack Room
Friday 7 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: Workshop area A
Friday 7 PM -- Roll Out - balances and tricks w/spinning ring by Keith McNeil
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 -- Fast/Slow Club Passing by Lucy Eden
Exercises for better patterns and pathways for club passers
Location: Workshop area A
Saturday 5 PM -- Devilstick Fundamentals by Steve Senesky
Basic flower stick tricks - tic-toc, helicopter and high toss
Location: Construction Zone
Saturday 5 PM -- Basic Club Tricks by Don Lewis
Once you've learned the three club cascade, it is time to learn a few simple tricks. Even if your cascade is still a bit wobbly, you can learn the basics of adding tricks. Each trick will be demonstrated and broken down into easy to practice steps that start with one club and move up to three.
Depending on the time available, the following tricks will be covered: under-the-leg, over the top, doubles, behind-the-back, under-the-arm, flourishes, thumb rolls.
Location: Workshop area B
Saturday 6 PM -- Club Backcrosses by Justin Mullins
Learn backcrosses with club juggling.
Location: Workshop area A
Saturday 6 PM -- What is siteswap notation? by Sean Tessier
Introduction to site-swap notation for beginners or the uninitiated. Learn what these sequence of numbers mean, basic terminology, and common misconceptions. Emphasis on 3 and 4 ball patterns, but no juggling experience is necessary. No math required.
Location: Workshop area B
Saturday 7 PM -- Innovation Framework - new tricks & routines by Drew Brown
Location: Workshop area A
Saturday 7 PM -- Beginner Club Passing by Dan Howard, DrewBob, Jay Jones and others
Learn to pass clubs.
Location: worshop area B
Saturday 8 PM -- 3-Ring Tricks by DrewBob Ford
Learn lots of ring tricks, including Thumb Spins, and the mysterious Handcakes.
Location: workshop area B
Sunday 1 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
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
Sunday 2 PM -- Chops with Clubs by Don Lewis
Learn chops with club juggling.
Location: workshop area B
Sunday 3 PM -- Roll Out - balances & tricks w/spinning ring by Keith McNeil
Location: workshop area A
