The Paddy Crean
International Workshop
We are proud to announce our 2024 Paddy Crean International Workshop.
It has been a long time coming and we're very excited to return to learning, friendship
building and watching elk walk by!
Registration has CLOSED. Sorry you missed it! Still wanting to come to the workshop? Email us and we'll see what we can do.
A new option this year for those not able to be in Banff in person, you can join in some of the fun and learning through our Virtual Paddy Packages!
The International Order of the Sword and the Pen
The International Order of the Sword and the Pen fosters an international community which shares openly with our fellows in a diverse exploration and exchange of the following: techniques, processes, theories and practices as applied to combat for stage, screen, and the martial arts, both contemporary and historical with open-mindedness, magnanimity and curiosity.
The Paddy Crean is the flagship workshop held by the IOSP bringing together enthusiast of all levels for a weeks worth of sharing and learning in the mountains of Banff. The Paddy offers everything from historical fencing, stunt work, modern martial arts, fight direction, stage combat, intimacy and a wide variety of movement systems; artists and participants are drawn from all over the globe to join The Paddy, a truly unique, life changing experience.
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