Sunshine International Arts

One-stop Carnival Shop!
2020-01-20 | CAFE, STUDIO 5 209A, COLDHABOUR LANE, LONDON, SW9 8RU, United Kingdom
CAFÉ CLOSED
C.A.F.E – It’s in the name! Carnival-Arts-For-Everyone is our motto and what we live by.
We want to spread the word, history and art of carnival far and wide. Our comfortable, creative space is open today for you to come and chat to us about our work and how you can get involved in productions.
Check out our Carnival Shop Online and visit us in April 2020 to see our array of costume materials in person!

We can support your carnival project!
2020-01-14
CLOSED TODAY
Here at S.I.A we LIVE for carnival!
Our South-London based workshop is full to bursting with IDEAS, TOOLS and COSTUMES!
Whether you’re looking for someone to design and make costumes, manage your project, or perform at your event – with over a decade of experience – S.I.A can make it a spectacular reality.
Sunshine International Arts is an award-winning carnival band with over a decade of experience. We can deliver all aspects of your carnival project including designing, making, project management and performance
If you are a Mas Band or arts organisation looking for design support we can help you.
We want to hear about your ideas for CARNIVAL.
Contact us to find out more or see our previous work here

from APRIL 2020 we welcome our revamped CARNIVAL SHOP
2020-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
CAFÉ CLOSED
C.A.F.E – It’s in the name! Carnival-Arts-For-Everyone is our motto and what we live by.
From April 2020 we are having a HUGE clear out of our fabulous costumes, quality materials and all carnival equipment. If you’re planning a costume for 2020 – we can be your one-stop carnival shop!
Check out our Carnival Shop Online and visit us in April 2020 to see our array of costume materials in person!

Keep an eye out for our BiGweeKendS 2020!
2020-01-04 11:00 - 16:00
We will be on our winter break from the 15th Dec 2019 and will be back out on the 1st April 2020
Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram and Online Calendar in 2020 for updates on our brand new BiGweeKendS #siacontemporary2022
Love & Light – Ray, Karen, Natti & Bridie

CLOSED - Look out for our 2020 BiGweeKendS!
2020-01-01 08:00 - 17:00

CLOSED - THANK YOU for spending 2019 with S.i.A
2019-12-18 11:00 - 16:00
From everyone here at S.i.A, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all those who have been involved with our work this year!
Whether you joined us at our annual Mas Camps and this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, rented one of our affordable spaces, hosted an event in our community centre or partnered with us on a local project – you make it all possible!
We will be on our winter break from the 15th Dec 2019 and will be back out on the 1st April 2020
Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram and Online Calendar in 2020 for updates on our brand new BiGweeKendS #siacontemporary2022
Love & Light – Ray, Karen, Natti & Bridie

WINTER AT THE ARCHES is here ! CLOSED - Commission US !
2019-12-15
Brixton-made costume displayed at British Library exhibition! https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk/were-on-the-brixton-blog/

Want to learn more about what we can do ?
https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk/commissionus/

LAST DAY @ CAFE OPEN CHRISTMAS FLEA MARKET - ITEMS FROM £1
2019-12-14 11:00 - 16:00
Have you visited our C.A.F.E FLEA-MARKET yet?
MANY ITEMS JUST £1! Open whenever we are.
ALL DONATIONS GO TOWARDS OUR MULANA (link to mulana) AND KENYA PROJECTS Reg Charity # 1119236
Looking for a Christmas gift with meaning? We also have handmade CHUTNEYS and JAMS. Have you tried our infamous chutneys and pepper sauces? A true taste of Trinidad! Pop in today & take one, or two, or three… home.
As usual, we have our £4 world curry on offer for lunch.
See you there…

CLOSED - Mulana...India Project
2019-12-13 11:00 - 16:00
S.I.A works with the female artisans of Rajasthan in a skills-development programme called ‘Mulana – The Art of the People’. The beautiful hand-embroidered cards are the result of this project, and all proceeds from the sale of these cards go back to supporting the project and these under-represented craftswomen.
Our Artistic Director is heading to Rajasthan in 2020 to continue our outreach skills development project with these inspiring women.
Help us support the female artisans of the Mulana project by buying from our Mulana Shop, or by clicking here
Or drop by to see our products in the new year! Reg Charity # 1119236

YOUR local community arts centre and AFFORDABLE Carnival shop!
2019-12-11 11:00 - 16:00
C.A.F.E – It’s in the name! Carnival-Arts-For-Everyone is our motto and what we live by.
We want to spread the word, history and art of carnival far and wide. Our comfortable, creative space is open today for you to come and chat to us about our work and how you can get involved in productions.
Check out our Carnival Shop Online and visit us in April 2020 to see our array of costume materials in person!

CAFE OPEN CHRISTMAS FLEA MARKET - ITEMS FROM £1
2019-12-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-09-14 11:00 - 16:00

SAILOR MAS …
2019-12-01, 2019-11-03, 2019-10-06, 2019-09-08
CLOSED TODAY ….
The sailor is perhaps the most popular traditional mas to play, due to its many variations, light weight, and inexpensive materials (please note the exception of the fancy sailor).
http://www.traditionalmas.com/project/sailor/
When it comes to CARNIVAL! We can do it!…We offer educational carnival workshops…
Contact us for more information

Cafe closed - join us at the COMMUNITY GRAND MAS
2019-10-12 11:00 - 16:00
COME AND JOIN US! At our LOCAL CARNIVAL PARADE TODAY!
Parading from Max Roach to Myatt’s Fields Park on 12th October 1.30pm – 2.30pm
celebrate our community with costume and rhythm. Up to 100 people can take part from across Vassall and Coldharbour wards
to get involved contact vassallandcoldharbour@gmail.com.
Carnival organised by Sunshine International Arts.

CARNIVAL !!OPEN!! DAY & WORKSHOPS 10am-12pm
2019-10-05 11:00 - 16:00
S.i.A is hosting CARNIVAL WORKSHOPS today 10am-12noon at our South-London C.A.F.E
LEARN.. MAKE.. SHAKE YOUR BODY
Make costumes and shakers to take part in our LOCAL CARNIVAL PARADE 12th October 2019
Parading from Max Roach to Myatt’s Fields Park on 12th October 1.30pm – 2.30pm
celebrate our community with costume and rhythm. Up to 100 people can take part from across Vassall and Coldharbour wards
to get involved contact vassallandcoldharbour@gmail.com.

CARNIVAL !!OPEN!! DAY & WORKSHOPS 10am-12pm
2019-09-28 11:00 - 16:00
S.i.A is hosting CARNIVAL WORKSHOPS today 10am-12noon at our South-London C.A.F.E
LEARN.. MAKE.. SHAKE YOUR BODY
Drumming workshops between 11am – 11:45am
Make costumes and shakers to take part in our LOCAL CARNIVAL PARADE 12th October 2019
Parading from Max Roach to Myatt’s Fields Park on 12th October 1.30pm – 2.30pm
celebrate our community with costume and rhythm. Up to 100 people can take part from across Vassall and Coldharbour wards
to get involved contact vassallandcoldharbour@gmail.com.

Foodie HEAVEN at C.A.F.E! 11am - 4pm
2019-09-21 11:00 - 16:00
London is the capital of foodies and C.A.F.E offers you the opportunity to taste curries from around the world!
Our Trinidadian chef home makes all our curry dishes with his own Masala spice blend.
Here at C.A.F.E we offer hot daily lunches (from just £4!) and a fully stocked bar, in a relaxed and creative atmosphere.
So come and grab one of our veggie/vegan lunches and chill out with our free wi-fi!!
We can also host and cater your special occasion! More information here

CLOSED - Mulana...India Project
2019-09-20 11:00 - 16:00
S.I.A works with the female artisans of Rajasthan in a skills-development programme called ‘Mulana – The Art of the People’. The beautiful hand-embroidered cards are the result of this project, and all proceeds from the sale of these cards go back to supporting the project and these under-represented craftswomen.
Come and ask us about our project Weds – Fri 11am-4pm, we’d be happy to tell you a bit more!
Help us support the female artisans of the Mulana project, by clicking here
Or drop by to see our products! Reg Charity # 1119236

CLOSED - Encouraging a new generation of artists…
2019-09-13
C.A.F.E provides a space for young & emerging artists of any background to have the support, encouragement and comfort to explore and develop exciting and innovative work within carnival art.
Come and help us create carnival!
If you are a young artist and are looking for volunteer work experience opportunities contact us, or drop by from April 2020 to chat & get involved!
C.A.F.E is also family friendly. Bring the kids over and get involved in our seasonal projects!
OPEN AND WELCOME TO ALL

We're back on the 11th September
2019-09-06
CAFE CLOSED TODAY
PHEW!…THANK YOU to all involved with our 2019 CARNIVAL PRODUCTION – MASCYCLE.
We’re COOKING UP some fun plans for autumn/winter at C.A.F.E
Catch us on the 11th September for your TRINI FOODIE FIX!

Our Next Steps...
2019-09-05

CAFE CLOSED - Be back soon!
2019-09-04

CAFE CLOSED
2019-08-30
CAFE CLOSED TODAY
PHEW!…THANK YOU to all involved with our 2019 CARNIVAL PRODUCTION – MASCYCLE.
We’re recouping our energy and taking some time to organise and plan for next year…
Catch us on the 11th September for your TRINI FOODIE FIX!

THANK YOU...
2019-08-29

We're back on the 11th September..
2019-08-28

LAST DAY!! Mas Camp 2019
2019-08-23 11:00 - 16:00
How can we work TOGETHER to make a DIFFERENCE!?
Our 2019 band is fully UPCYCLED and RECYCLED
With all the glamour you’d expect from carnival!
come and see how we do it TODAY at MAS CAMP!!
MAS CAMPs are in our quirky, uplifting and enjoyable setting for community involvement and carnival arts – C.A.F.E (Carnival-Arts-For-Everyone) near Brixton.
Check our Online Calendar for MAS CAMP dates
Contact us to let us know you’re coming, or to register your interest in taking part in CARNIVAL 2019

11am - 8pm LATE MAS CAMP + MEET THE DESIGNER
2019-08-22 11:00 - 20:00
How can we work TOGETHER to make a DIFFERENCE!?
Our 2019 band is fully UPCYCLED and RECYCLED
With all the glamour you’d expect from carnival!
come and see how we do it TODAY at MAS CAMP!!
The Artistic Director of Sunshine will be on-hand for a chat about CARNIVAL and it’s rich history
MAS CAMPs are in our quirky, uplifting and enjoyable setting for community involvement and carnival arts – C.A.F.E (Carnival-Arts-For-Everyone) near Brixton.
Check our Online Calendar for MAS CAMP dates
Contact us to let us know you’re coming, or to register your interest in taking part in CARNIVAL 2019
