Welcome to shadow school!
Do you need peer support and structure to work through the questions that you are buzy with - or space to find them? Sign up for a shadow school!
We convene inter-institutional actors, precarious actors, activists and artists. You can be anyone!
What, Where, When & Why?
The Shadow School will take place from 10 to 14 November 2025 in the Parvisali at Mad House, located in the House of Text. The school will be loosely facilitated by a jojo and noia, who will also participate the school. Participation is free of charge.
This is a late "back to school larp". The aim is to provide an alternative platform for experimentation and help you progress. At the end of the day, everyone will be offered a space to share something of their work, e.g. by telling or demonstrating, so that their own processes gets some social interaction. We practice directing our inner thoughts and ideas outwards ;)
Finnish and English are spoken at the Varjokool according to the needs of the participants. You can also participate for only part of the week. It is not necessary to commit for the whole time, but please take into account the peace and quiet that comes with working in the space.
Plan for the day
At 11-12 a.m., the day will start with gymnastics/bodywork
12-13 pm facilitated sparring
13-14 lunch (bring your own food!)
14-16 own work + possible mentoring
16-17 demos and ending of the day
On the last day we celebrate our graduation ;)
Space
Nothing in the daily programme is compulsory - it's adjustable. You can come and go as you please. The space belongs to those who share it. We will agree together on more specific wishes when we meet together, for example on vocal practices, peer support methods and different needs for working environment. Together we will build a safer and more anti-fascist space.
Accessibility information for the house of text
Facilities
The building has a microwave, coffee machine, fridge and shower. Unfortunately, lunch is not provided, so bring your own snacks! We have one shared space with sound system and lobbies with toilets.
jihuuu! Haluamme nähdä toisemme onnistuvan! <3 noia ja jojo
SCHEDULE
10.-14.11.2025
LOCATION
Parvisali, Text House Lintulahdenkatu 3, Helsinki
LANGUAGE
Finnish and English
REGISTRATION
Sign up for the low-threshold Shadow School Week by sending an email to: piasecki.jessica@gmail.com
The shadow school can accommodate max. 20 people.
If you already know something about your work or special needs, you can mention them when you register.
