# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A hands on rope splicing workshop designed to support the needs of circus, theater and entertainment professionals. Other industries welcome of course - this is an inclusive, fun, welcome space! This 4 day workshop will begin with 3 strand splicing (trapeze and utility ropes), then progress to hollow braid (dynamic aerial and rigging ropes), and finish with double braid (rigging ropes, safety lines, etc). Participation by studio owners, production riggers, aerialists and other circus practitioners who rely on ropes, and anyone responsible for safety with ropes, is encouraged to join this workshop. About the teachers: Mark Przekurat (founder of Fids & Fibers) has been offering rope splicing workshops for 15 years with a focus on the complex needs of arborists. His Fids & Fibers workshops offer education into rope manufacturing, inspection practices, how to choose rope for various applications, as well as hands on splicing training and mentorship. Mark will be supported by aerialist Serenity Smith Forchion who offers three decades of circus performance, rigging and equipment building. More about the workshop: We will hands-on splice all the lines mentioned, and each student will receive one on one personal attention to allow them to fully understand the material and leave with useful skills. The setting is an 1888 farm house in rural NH. Accommodations are indoor glamping - bring your pillow, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and teddy bear. Meals are shared - we'll take turns in the kitchen preparing and cleaning up from meals. Timeliness: We cannot start the workshop until everyone is arrived. Plan on arriving the evening before or being on site before 9 am on Tuesday, February 17. Expect ten hours of instruction each day in this immersive workshop, plus meditation, yoga stretches, and guided reflections. Travel: The nearest airport is Concord, NH. We can offer airport pickup on Monday, February 16 and return on Saturday, February 21. Refund: 50% refund will be given for cancellation up to 3 weeks prior to the course, after which no refund will be given. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/weare/cirque-du-splice-rope-splicing-workshop-for-circus-theater-and-entertainment-rigging/200029343426405 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meditation, health-wellness, yoga, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Weare - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Mt Dearborn Rd, Weare, NH 03281, United States - **lat**: 43.05844 - **long**: -71.74019 - **full address**: Mt Dearborn Rd, Weare, NH 03281, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/169e3f1a662543493d296e6a0fecaf30c40680ff515bad2a7eb3fa2076a69aea-rimg-w1080-h608-dc141714-gmir?v=1771427441 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging being held? - **A:** Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mt Dearborn Rd, Weare, NH 03281, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging? - **A:** Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging is organized by Nimble Arts/Gemini Trapeze. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cirque du Splice: Rope Splicing workshop for circus, theater, & entertainment rigging is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Weare, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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