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Carnival Make Space - The Art of Mas

Tropical Isles Carnival Workshop

,Freestage
A child colouring in a butterfly on a popsicle stick

Get into the party spirit ahead of Sunday’s carnival-inspired performance with Tropical Isles. Get stuck in to a range of craft workshops from making masks to accessories and head pieces.

Step into the vibrant world of Carnival this summer with a joyful crafts workshop. Join a creative mask-making session inspired by Caribbean masquerade traditions, exploring expression, colour and storytelling through wearable art. Design and create your own carnival-inspired crowns and headdresses. Complete your look and create Carnival accessories and showpieces.

Tropical Isles is a collective of Caribbean creative practitioners specialising in carnival arts, community engagement and participatory making. Rooted in the traditions and spirit of Caribbean Carnival, the collective brings together experienced artists working across costume design, mask-making and wearable art. Their practice celebrates creativity, cultural heritage, and self-expression, delivering inclusive workshops that invite participants of all ages and abilities.

Tagged with: Take part Play Make Do 2026

Running time: 1 hour

Age recommendation:
This event is suitable for all ages. Children under 16 must have a parent or guardian present during all workshops and performances. 

Additional information:
We advise booking tickets in advance for all events. Please ensure that you arrive on time, attendees who have not arrived within 15 minutes of events that have set timeslots may risk losing their slot to another attendee.

Workshops

Build Your Carnival Crown 
Participants will design and create their own carnival-inspired crowns/headdresses using feathers, ribbons, gems, and decorative materials. 

Make Your Mas Mask 
A creative mask-making session inspired by Caribbean masquerade traditions, exploring expression, colour, and storytelling through design. 

Design Your Carnival Style 
Participants will create carnival accessories and wearable art pieces to complete their carnival look. 

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