2026 IJA

Workshops

Each year the IJA Festival workshops feature hundreds of classes taught by leading juggling pros and experts. Submit A Workshop
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

First-Time Juggling: Drop, Laugh, Learn, Proven

Ready to discover the Joy of Juggling? This Workshop is for YOU! No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a complete...
scarves
3 Balls
Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

3 Ball Tricks from 2 Ball Grease

3 Ball Tricks from 2 Ball Grease
Balls
Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Hat Tricks

Hat juggling tricks from beginner to intermediate level.
Hats
Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

Knot a Workshop

Learn the fine art of manipulating a rope into a knot of your choice.
Ropes/Knots
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Flow with Flowersticks for Fun

Learn the history,technique and general usage of flowersticks.
Flower Stick
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Jul 28, 2026 @ 2:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Intro to Contact juggling made fun

Contact juggling basics
1 Ball
Jul 28, 2026 @ 3:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Teach Juggling for a Living Made Easy(Pt 1/5)

Teaching for a living - How to make a great living teaching juggling professionally in schools, summer camps, youth organizations...
All Toss Props
scarves
3 Balls
Balls
Cigar Boxes
Clubs
Diabolo
Feathers
Flower Stick
Poi
Rings
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

three ball esoterica 27A

three ball esoterica 27A
3 Balls
Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room A (YJA)

How Does IJA Select Festival Sites?

How Does IJA Select Festival Sites?
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Diabolo Workshop Beginner Friendly

Diabolo Workshop
Diabolo
Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room D

4 Key Principles to Improve Your Juggling (Pt. 1 of Methods for Technical Juggling)

4 Key Principles to Improve Your Juggling (Pt. 1 of Methods for Technical Juggling)
Bounce Balls
3 Balls
Balls
Clubs
Hats
Hoops
Poi
Rings
Vision Clubs
Jul 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Flow Juggling Ballin 101 - Easy Intro

Flow Juggling Ballin 101
All Props
3 Balls
Balls
Jul 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room E

Walkabout Performance discussion forum

walkabout performance discussion forum
None
Performance
Jul 29, 2026 @ 3:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Teach Juggling for a Living Made Easy(Pt 2/5)

Activity session - Hands on learning - How to use Juggletime instructional songs (and video)
All Toss Props
scarves
3 Balls
Balls
Cigar Boxes
Clubs
Diabolo
Feathers
Flower Stick
Poi
Rings
Jul 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room E

Queer Jugglers Meet Up!

Queer Jugglers Meet Up!
Jul 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Four ball juggling made easy

Learn to Juggle Four Balls: Several Options
Balls
Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Dragon Staff 101 Made Easy

Dragon Staff 101
Dragonstaff
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
Jul 30, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Fan Weaves and Flowers

Weaves and Flowers
Fans
Jul 30, 2026 @ 2:30 pm•Harrison Workshop Room D

Breaking Down and Analyzing your Juggling (Pt. 2 of Methods for Technical Juggling)

Breaking Down and Analyzing your Juggling (Pt. 2 of Methods for Technical Juggling)
All Toss Props
Balls
Clubs
Rings
Jul 30, 2026 @ 3:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Teach Juggling for a Living made Easy (Pt 3/5)

Instructional Materials
scarves
3 Balls
Balls
Cigar Boxes
Clubs
Diabolo
Feathers
Flower Stick
Poi
Rings
Jul 30, 2026 @ 3:30 pm•Anthony Wayne Ballroom B

Diabolo Battle

Diabolo Battle
Diabolo
Jul 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Easy 3-Club Juggling Tricks

Easy 3-Club Juggling Tricks
Clubs
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Bar Tricks for Fun and Beers

Bar tricks
None
Notebook and Writing Tool
Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Passing Cigar Boxes Introduction

Intro to passing cigar boxes
Cigar Boxes
Jul 31, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Toss Juggle Cards in Unique and Awesome ways Level 1 and up

Learn techniques and practice tips to toss juggle individual playing cards.
Cards
Jul 31, 2026 @ 3:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Teach Juggling for a Living made Easy (Pt 4/5)

Session 4 - Benefits of Juggling (small group discussion)
All Toss Props
scarves
3 Balls
Balls
Cigar Boxes
Clubs
Diabolo
Feathers
Rings
Jul 31, 2026 @ 4:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Juggle a Melody: Joyful Musical Juggling Fun

Join Mickey Simple for a playful exploration of juggling and melody. Boomwhackers, Chuka Chuks, egg shakers, and kazoos will be...
Chuka Chuks
Boomwhackers
Performance
Aug 01, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Yo-yoing all skill levels

Yo-yoing all skill levels
Yoyo
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Aug 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Teach Juggling for a Living made Easy (Pt 5/5)

Session 5 - Presenting as a Professional Conference Speaker
All Toss Props
scarves
3 Balls
Balls
Cigar Boxes
Clubs
Diabolo
Rings
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