School of Larks

School of Larks School of Larks is a rural contemporary circus school, based in Stroud, specialising in Aerial. Please enquire at [email protected] for more information.

School of Larks is a Stroud based contemporary circus school specialising in Aerial. We run a year-round programme of weekly classes, holiday workshops, and masterclasses for ages 5 - 50+.These take place at our beautiful local venues; The Gold Room in Stroud, and Nailsworth Subscription Rooms in Nailsworth. See what's on and book via our website: www.schooloflarks.co.uk/stroudnailsworth

We also

run workshops and performances for events, parties, schools, and corporate team-building days. School of Larks aims to make circus-related activities more accessible to rural areas, as this is something usually only available in cities. We think it is important to make these activities available to as many people as possible as they have so many physical, psychological, and educational benefits. With even just one session, students develop their self-confidence, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and more! And with regular practice, the sky is no longer the limit...

Contemporary Circus is an awe-inspiring intersection of art and sport, combining physicality and creativity in a way that is both innovative and playful!

04/09/2026

Some silks work from one of our Stroud classes this week. This move is called: Moon 🌕

Moon, often also called Candy Cane, is a beginner’s move using a knot or can be done with a foot lock when more experienced. It involves splitting the silks and winding around one of the poles 2 or 3 times. In the final position the silks form a pretty candy cane around one of your legs (which can be rather tight!) You can balance here with your free leg long or in a stag shape 🙌

WEEKLY CIRCUS CLASSES |  NEW TIMETABLE 🎪Check out our timetable and find the class that's right for you. Subsidised plac...
03/09/2026

WEEKLY CIRCUS CLASSES | NEW TIMETABLE 🎪

Check out our timetable and find the class that's right for you. Subsidised places are available - just drop us an email at [email protected]

Book your spot now, link in bio.

Schooloflarks.com/classes 👈

We're back teaching Aerial and Circus Skills from the Monday 7th September 🎪🙌Don't forget to sign up for the block - cla...
31/08/2026

We're back teaching Aerial and Circus Skills from the Monday 7th September 🎪🙌

Don't forget to sign up for the block - classes fill up fast, so get in early!

27/08/2026

Moments of Wonder 🪽

Another incredible experience filled with talented circus performances. This free community event was created by our wonderful founder, Claudia, who put together an amazing circus show for everyone to enjoy.

We absolutely love being part of Moments of Wonder and seeing the community come together to enjoy circus!

25/08/2026

🚨 We need your help🚨
We want to know if you, or someone you know, would be interested in an adult-only circus skills class. We currently offer circus skills for kids and young adults, but we’d love to know if there’s interest in a weekly adult class.

The class could include:
- Balancing (rolla-bolla, walking globe, tightrope, teeter board)
- Juggling
- Spinning plates
- Feather balancing
- Diabolo
- Devil sticks
- Hula hooping
And more!

Learning circus skills as an adult is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination, keep your brain active, work on balance, and have lots of fun along the way!

Would you be interested? Comment below and let us know 👇

We were so lucky to have the amazing Charlotte Greenstock come to School of Larks for a flexibility masterclass 🤸The mas...
24/08/2026

We were so lucky to have the amazing Charlotte Greenstock come to School of Larks for a flexibility masterclass 🤸

The masterclass was a great opportunity to learn how to improve flexibility at any age, as well as how to safely work on different flexibility moves.

Keep an eye out on our socials for the next one👀

23/08/2026

Did you know we offer private classes?

They’re a brilliant opportunity for personalised tuition, whether you fancy a more focused session, need a nudge in the right direction, or want to build your confidence before joining one of our regular group classes.

Perhaps you’re working on a specific project or audition piece, developing a routine, or working through some difficult moves?

Here are just a few of the classes you could choose from:
- Aerial
- Conditioning
- Handstands
- Circus Skills
- Juggling
And so much more!

Whatever your reason, we’re here to help. Drop us an email at [email protected]

21/08/2026

*SEND* HAF workshops - Thursday 27th August 🤹

Our Summer HAF workshops are now open to all children, and we’re also running SEND-specific sessions for children who may have higher emotional or social needs, and find a regular setting too challenging.

The sessions will give children the chance to try aerial, balancing, juggling and object manipulation, with time to try things at their own pace in a calm and relaxing environment.

The Gold Room, Stroud CSA | Thursday 27th August
🎪10:00am - 12:00pm > Aerial & Circus Skills > Age 5-10's
🎪1:00pm - 3:00pm > Aerial & Circus Skills > Age 11-17's

Book here 👇
https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/sendhafevents?dateFrom=2026-08-12&dateTo=2027-02-12&event=eventSchedule%7C2a140411-802b-417d-ba4d-00c62a326259%7Cd4be0f65-5866-403a-9dea-e2f1d0552d1f%7Ctemplate-event-schedule%7CCircus+Extravaganza+with+School+of+Larks+*SEND+ONLY*+%28STROUD%29%3A+Age+5+-+10+years
https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/sendhafevents?dateFrom=2026-08-12&dateTo=2027-02-12&event=eventSchedule%7C08006ac1-fb00-4758-ae07-181201ad4cca%7C4aa3abd2-5f13-49d5-aecb-2b475c93a3b9%7Ctemplate-event-schedule%7CCircus+Extravaganza+with+School+of+Larks+*SEND+ONLY*+%28STROUD%29%3A+Age+11+-+17+years

21/08/2026

During our Summer HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) workshops, we’ve been honing a few different balance techniques and circus skills…🙌

🎪 Walking on the rolla-bolla
🎪 Rolling on the walking globe
🎪 Spinning plates
🎪 Hula hooping

A reminder that our remaining Summer HAF workshops are officially open to all children! Sign up via the link in our bio or visit: https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/events-haf

Smiles all round at Summer HAF 🌞HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) is a government-funded programme providing *FREE* holida...
19/08/2026

Smiles all round at Summer HAF 🌞

HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) is a government-funded programme providing *FREE* holiday activities for children and young people across the county, eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals.

We absolutely love being part of HAF and getting to teach even more aerial and circus skills to children in Gloucestershire!

We have upcoming HAF workshops in the Stroud and Cotswold districts over the next two weeks. Book your spot via the link in our bio, or copy and paste the link below to find an event near you: https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/events-haf 👈

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Nailsworth Subscription Rooms, GL6 0BJ
Stroud
CENTREFORSCIENCE&ART,GL51BB

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