Fun & Games Party Company

Fun & Games Party Company was created by Jennifer who began clowning as a ministry at her local church.  She enjoyed seeing the smiles on the faces of both the young and the old so much that she decided to turn her hobby into her profession.  She has participated in workshops taught by some of the best clowns in the business including Ringling Brothers clowns and gospel clowns.

She works closely with Snookums and Gigit, two of her best clown buddies.  Whenever Jennifer is unavailable, clients will be referred to her helper clowns.  They, too, have been taught by the best clowns in the business.  We attend conferences and workshops several times throughout the year together.

Jennifer's first clown character was Gemstone The Clown; hence the name for the website.  Gemstone was born in June 2006 to be used for Christian Clowning.  Since this time, Gemstone has spread her wings and reached out to the community and has performed at many birthday parties.  You may have the opportunity to see Gemstone get all "dolled" up in her fancy dress and newly styled hair for stage shows and parades. Around town, you may find Gemstone "dressed down" in her casual, comfortable overalls and light makeup especially at birthday parties.  

 Who said life isn't all Fun & Games???

 We are members of the Fellowship of Christian Clowns, World Clown Association, Clowns of America International and Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce.

We are fully licensed and insured.

Clowning is a continous process and training is very important.  Here is a listing of my clowning education.

2009:

February 9: Balloon Jam @ First Baptist

February 18-22:  Circus Magic, Williamsburg

March 9: Balloon Jam @ First Baptist

April 23: Balloon Jam @ First Baptist

May 14: Balloon Jam @ First Baptist   

September 13:  Magic Workshop with David Ginn in Stafford, Va

October 5:  Facepainting workshop @ First Baptist

October 26:  Balloon workshop @ First Baptist

November 15:  Balloon workshop @ Fincastle Baptist

2008: 

April 12:  http://www.kidology.org/ workshop at Parkway Wesleyan, (Games and object lessons workshops)

August 18-23:  Advanced Studies '08, Camp Bethel Fincastle, VA

Sept. 6:  Face painting workshop at First Baptist

Oct. 6: Face painting workshop at First Baptist

2007:

January 20: Developing Your Clown Character workshop at First Baptist 

February 10: Clown Makeup Application workshop at First Baptist

May 11: Attended the Joymaker's Clown show held at Holiday Inn

May 12 Attended the Advanced Studies '07 Clown Performance (Camp Bethel)

September 9:  Balloon Twisting workshop

October 1:  Taught a Balloon Twisting workshop at First Baptist

October 13:  Face Painting workshop at First Baptist

October 18-21:  Clowning for Christ convention, Knoxville, TN

November 25: Balloon Twisting workshop

2006:

May-December:  Spent countless hours studying clowning through the internet, books, and videos 

August:  Attended the Advanced Studies '06 Clown Performance (Camp Bethel)