Rigging 1.0 – Basic
Rigging and safety in aerial arts
| Date: | Sa 21.03.2026 |
| Time: | 09:30 hour |
| Location: | Zirkusquartier Zürich |
| Price: | CHF 300.– / 240.– |
| Instructor: | Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz |
| Duration: | 2 days of 6 hours each |
| Age: | From 16 years |
| Level: | All levels |
This is a two-day workshop
(3 places left)
In this 2-day intensive workshop, Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz teach the technical rigging skills that are important for a successful career in the professional field. Theoretical know-how is combined with practical application.
The workshop will be held in German and English and will last two days 21. & March 22, from 09:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:30.
In this workshop, Annika Hemmerling, aerialist and circus artist, and Tomasz Bajsarowicz, experienced construction engineer and rigger at Cirque du Soleil, will focus on the safe use of rigging in aerial arts.
Theoretical and practical content:
- Understanding the different effects of forces on the structure and the artist
- The most important knots and material knowledge
- Introduction to pulley blocks
- Imparting knowledge to formulate a technical rider correctly
This makes it possible to communicate and ensure the rigging requirements and other technical needs to your venue in advance. The aim is to impart skills for the professional field of work. Participants will be able to work safely and effectively with rigging, which in addition to safety also opens up more opportunities for a greater variety of performances.
On April 12, there will be an advanced workshop Rigging 2.0 – Advanced on creative, performative and experimental applications of rigging techniques. You can find all the information here.
Price
| Normal price | CHF 300. |
| Legi / culture legi | CHF 240. |
Workshop leader
Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz give workshops together throughout Europe and share their knowledge with great passion. Their focus is on combining functionality and creativity in a safe environment.
Annika Hemmerling (DE)
Annika Hemmerling is an aerial artist and performer in the field of magic nouvelle and rigging. After graduating in
Tomasz Bajsarowicz (PL)
Tomasz Bajsarowicz is a civil engineer and circus rigger. With his technical expertise, he supervises rigging and production concepts for numerous circus companies and training venues in Europe, including
Conditions of participation
- Registration by link, e-mail or telephone is binding.
- The course fee must be paid by invoice, which you will receive from us by e-mail.
- If registration is withdrawn up to 10 days before the workshop, 50% of the course fee will be charged. In the event of later withdrawal, the full costs are to be borne by the participant.
- The right to participate in the booked workshop is personal and non-transferable. Lessons not attended do not entitle the participant to a reduction in course fees, unless the workshop is explicitly advertised as modular.
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants. An emergency contact must be given when registering.
- If there are not enough participants, the workshop cannot usually take place. The registered participants will be informed by e-mail about a possible cancellation.
- Participants must adhere to the house rules of the Zirkusquartier. The instructions of the ZQ team and the course leaders must be followed.
- The Zirkusquartier opposes all forms of discrimination. To ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the Zirkusquartier, we want you to be conscious and respectful. You can find more information about awareness here.