Shadow school
Shadow school
Nov
10
Mon
11:00 – 17:00
4–6°C
broken clouds
10. — 14.11.2025
Location: Mad House (Parvisali, Text House Lintulahdenkatu 3, Helsinki)
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.
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.
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.
For more information visit Mad House website.
Mon 10 Nov 2025 – 14 Nov 2025 11:00 – 17:00
4–6°C
broken clouds
Address: Lintulahdenkatu 3, 00530 Helsinki