Sunshine International Arts

CARNIVAL !!OPEN!! DAY & WORKSHOPS 10am-12pm
2019-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | CAFE, STUDIO 5 209A, COLDHABOUR LANE, LONDON, SW9 8RU, United Kingdom
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

CAFE OPEN CHRISTMAS FLEA MARKET - ITEMS FROM £1
2019-09-14 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 - 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

SAILOR MAS …
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

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

11am - 4pm working together at MAS CAMP
2019-08-21 11:00 - 16:00

11am - 4pm Ever wondered where CARNIVAL is made?...
2019-08-18 11:00 - 16:00
MAS CAMP is where we CREATE carnival! It is FREE and open TO ALL! be part of Carnival Creation 2019!
‘Mas Camp’ is a Trinidadian term and refers to the space where community members come together to build costumes, share ideas, and CREATE! Expect plenty of SOCA hits & home-made Trini curry too!
SPECIAL: Meat or Veggie Curry Lunchbox + Drink = £5!!
Come by today to see for yourself!….
Contact Us for more information or check our Blog page to get an idea of previous mas camps

LAST CHANCE to buy your costume for NOTTING HILL 2019!
2019-08-17 11:00 - 16:00

Anyone can create carnival at MAS CAMP – today!
2019-08-16 11:00 - 16:00

11am - 8pm MAS CAMP LATE + Meet the designer
2019-08-15 11:00 - 20:00
LATE OPENING – 11AM – 8PM
MAS CAMP is where we CREATE carnival! It is FREE and open TO ALL! be part of Carnival Creation 2019!
‘Mas Camp’ is a Trinidadian term and refers to the space where community members come together to build costumes, share ideas, and CREATE! Expect plenty of SOCA hits & home-made Trini curry too!
MEET THE DESIGNER TODAY! – ask any burning questions about carnival and learn about it’s rich history.
Come by today to see for yourself!….
Contact Us for more information or check our Blog page to get an idea of previous mas camps

OPEN & WELCOME TO ALL 11am - 4pm mas camp
2019-08-14 11:00 - 16:00

open for MAS CAMP today 11am - 4pm
2019-08-11 11:00 - 16:00
C.A.F.E.’s Mas Camp invites YOU to take part in carnival!
We love bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds, to tell their own stories, get in touch with their creativity and join carnival – we KNOW you’ll love it too!
SPECIAL OFFER TODAY: Veggie or Meat Curry Lunchbox + Drink – £5!!!
Talk to us about being part of Notting Hill 2019 by contacting us here. Or just drop in!

MAS CAMP brings our community together... 11am - 4pm TODAY
2019-08-10 11:00 - 16:00

11am - 4pm QUICK!! REGISTER YOUR INTEREST...
2019-08-09 11:00 - 16:00

MEET THE DESIGNER + LATE OPENING - Mas Camp 11am - 8pm
2019-08-08 11:00 - 20:00
OPEN LATE TODAY – 11AM – 8PM
C.A.F.E.’s Mas Camp invites YOU to take part in carnival!
We love bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds, to tell their own stories, get in touch with their creativity and join carnival – we KNOW you’ll love it too!
MEET THE DESIGNER TODAY! – ask any burning questions about carnival and learn about it’s rich history.
Talk to us about being part of Notting Hill 2019 by contacting us here. Or just drop in!

Anyone can create carnival at MAS CAMP - today!
2019-08-07 11:00 - 16:00

MAS CAMP TODAY - make carnival costumes!!
2019-07-27 11:00 - 16:00
Ever wondered where carnival costumes are made?
Here at C.A.F.E we open our doors & welcome you to take part in the wonderful world of carnival making!
YOU can help us create costumes for the UK’s BIGGEST street festival – NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL!
Talk to us about being part of Notting Hill 2019 by contacting us here. Or just drop in!
OPEN AND WELCOME TO ALL

BACK NEXT WEEK!...
2019-07-12 11:00 - 16:00
CAFE CLOSED TODAY
Our team is out on a project – showcasing our costumes at Hyde Park’s BRITISH SUMMER TIME FESTIVAL this weekend!
See if you can spot our 15ft puppets in the crowd…we might be hard to miss!
Want to get your hands on YOUR OWN Sunshine costume? Check our BRAND NEW Carnival shop
Ready-made carnival gear as well as bases and frames available at very affordable prices.

See you in Hyde Park?...
2019-07-11 11:00 - 16:00
CAFE CLOSED TODAY
Catch us at Hyde Park’s BRITISH SUMMER TIME FESTIVAL this weekend!
We’ll be showcasing our costumes at this family-friendly event with ROBBIE WILLIAMS headlining the 14th!
Our costumes and puppets are available to hire for your event too!
Check our Commission Us page or Contact us here to discuss

We're at BRITISH SUMMER TIME..
2019-07-10 11:00 - 16:00
We followed our puppets dancing feet all the way to Hyde Park’s BRITISH SUMMER TIME FESTIVAL
This Weekend we’re going to be catching ROBBIE WILLIAMS eye from the audience in our handcrafted puppet costumes – made in our humble south-london workshop.
Want to have a go at creating YOUR OWN costume? August see’s the return of our infamous MAS CAMP – try your hand at carnival creation! Find all the details here
