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Phil Murray is a lifelong computer programmer who unexpectedly discovered a passion for movement and the physical arts seven years ago after taking a spontaneous aerial class at Turner’s Circus. That experience opened the door to a new world where play, skill, and connection meet — and led him to discover the flow arts community through events like PlayThink. Since then, Phil has immersed himself in a variety of circus disciplines including partner acrobatics, slacklining, juggling, and unicycling. Among all these art forms, flowersticks captured his heart. Phil loves their blend of challenge, rhythm, and spontaneity — the way they demand focus while inviting creativity. His approach emphasizes exploration and adaptability, showing how a simple set of sticks can be used in endlessly inventive ways. Though this is his first official flowerstick workshop, Phil brings years of self-driven practice, curiosity, and playful teaching energy, eager to share the joy and flow that flowersticks have brought into his life.
Phil Murray

Phil Murray is a lifelong computer programmer who unexpectedly discovered a passion for movement and the physical arts seven years ago after taking a spontaneous aerial class at Turner’s Circus. That experience opened the door to a new world where play, skill, and connection meet — and led him to discover the flow arts community through events like PlayThink. Since then, Phil has immersed himself in a variety of circus disciplines including partner acrobatics, slacklining, juggling, and unicycling.

Among all these art forms, flowersticks captured his heart. Phil loves their blend of challenge, rhythm, and spontaneity — the way they demand focus while inviting creativity. His approach emphasizes exploration and adaptability, showing how a simple set of sticks can be used in endlessly inventive ways. Though this is his first official flowerstick workshop, Phil brings years of self-driven practice, curiosity, and playful teaching energy, eager to share the joy and flow that flowersticks have brought into his life.

Intro to Flowersticks
In this workshop we will get to know the flowersticks and the many ways that you can play with them. We will work on some introductory skills like the tick-tock, helicopter, and buzz-saw, as well as playing with some basic flows and musicality.
Flourishing with Flowersticks
This is a class for people who have some basic knowledge of flowersticks, or at least have attended my other workshop. We will work on exploring some intermediate level spins and playing with body tricks, and other ‘flourishes’ that will take your flowerstick game to the next level!