Sunshine International Arts

Anyone can create carnival at MAS CAMP - today!
2019-08-07 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | CAFE, STUDIO 5 209A, COLDHABOUR LANE, LONDON, SW9 8RU, United Kingdom
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 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

CLOSED Catch us at Hyde Park..
2019-07-05 11:00 - 16:00
CAFE CLOSED TODAY
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 STEVIE WONDERS 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

OUT ON A PROJECT
2019-07-04 11:00 - 16:00
CAFE CLOSED TODAY – OUR TEAM IS OUT ON A PROJECT…
And that project is 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.

CAFE CLOSED TODAY, BUT...
2019-07-03 11:00 - 16:00
CAFE CLOSED TODAY, BUT…
Catch us at Hyde Park’s BRITISH SUMMER TIME FESTIVAL this weekend!
We’ll be showcasing our costumes at this family-friendly event with BARBARA STREISAND headlining the 7th!
Our costumes and puppets are available to hire for your event too!
Check our Commission Us page or Contact us here to discuss

CLOSED - Commission US !
2019-06-30
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/

MAS CAMP TODAY!! - Spark your creativity
2019-06-29 11:00 - 16:00
Our vibrant C.A.F.E. hosts MAS CAMP and 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!
Talk to us about being part of Notting Hill 2019 by contacting us here. Or just drop in!
OPEN AND WELCOME TO ALL

CAFE OPEN 11am - 4pm FLEA MARKET £1 ITEMS!
2019-06-28 11:00 - 16:00
Have you visited our C.A.F.E FLEA-MARKET yet?
MANY ITEMS FROM £1! Open whenever we are.
Clothing, Kitchenware, Handmade Items, Treasure & Trinkets, Decorations, Books, Kids, Craft Items & much more! All proceeds support to our India and Africa charity projects
As usual, we have our £4 Trinidadian curry on offer for lunch, alongside more information on how to get involved with our annual Notting Hill Carnival Arts production!
See you there…

Brixton’s only arts café serving authentic Trini food!11.00-4.00
2019-06-27 11:00 - 16:00
C.A.F.E is a relaxed and comfortable creative hub, unique to South London!
“The space is very versatile, and Ray lists the various recent functions, aside from craft workshops, as seminars, rehearsals and children’s birthday parties. A carnival designer by trade, Ray is able to use one of the arches as his workshop space. He shows me this surreal space, straight out of an Angela Carter short story, his workshop is over-brimming with larger-than-life models, beginnings of constructions and fabulous fabrics.” Ruth Waters-Brixton Blog https://www.brixtonblog.com/2013/01/loughborough-junctions-cafe-with-a-crafty-difference/9885/
We also have a wide range of teas, ‘proper’ coffee AND have you tried MILO !??. Come and see for yourself!
For more information visit our C.A.F.E page

11am - 4pm YOUR local Community Arts Centre
2019-06-26 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 our 2019 production.
Why not grab a TRINI! curry lunch BOX for £4 while you’re at it! take a seat, and check out our costumes from previous years that are displayed all around! We can’t wait to see you…
For more information on how to get involved – click here!

THE CULTURE OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ...
2019-06-24
CLOSED …
The culture of Trinidad and Tobago reflects the influence of European, African, Indian, Spanish (Hispanic or Latino), Arab, cultures. The histories of Trinidad and Tobago are different. There are differences in the cultural influences which have shaped each island. Trinidad and Tobago is an English-speaking country with strong links to the United Kingdom.
Historical membership in the British Empire left a major influence on the country, including the differences of the English language and the popularity of the two top sports in the country, football, and cricket.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago

Check our commission us page or contact us here

SAILOR MAS …
2019-06-23
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

OPEN - MAS CAMP TODAY!
2019-06-22 11:00 - 16:00
family-friendly creative open-day at C.A.F.E
Anyone can learn to create costumes!

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!
MASCYCLE…..Ah maS aH cOlour……a drop in the ocean
THIS YEAR OUR PRODUCTION WILL BE A SHOWCASE OF UPCYCLED COSTUMES FROM 2007-2018
Talk to us about being part of Notting Hill 2018 by contacting us here. Or just drop in!

11am - 4pm Trini Foodie Heaven at C.A.F.E
2019-06-21 11:00 - 16:00
London is the capital of foodies, but it’s not so easy to find Buss Up Shut!!! (Trinidadian Roti). Served with our chicken or veg curry ! £6.00-£6.50!!!
We also offer hot daily lunches box from just £4! vegetarian/ vegan curry , rice and salad !! in a relaxed and creative atmosphere.
Have you tried R@Y’s Fire Fire Chutneys, Pepper Sauce and Jams ?
https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk/rys-fire-fire-chutneys-and-sweet-jams/
We can also host and cater your special occasion! More information here

11.00-4.00 Grab a Veggie/Vegan lunch Box for £4!
2019-06-19 11:00 - 16:00
Eat-in or take-away lunch box £4! veggie/ vegan curry served with rice and salad.
Free Wi-Fi !! and a comfortable and creative atmosphere.
You can also enjoy our bowl lunch – homemade Trinidadian curry, served with rice or Bussupshut (roti) and salad meat or vegetarian.
Have you tried our infamous chutneys and pepper sauces? A true taste of Trinidad! Pop in today & take one, or two, or three… home.
https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk/catering-events/

Trinidad and Tobago cuisine
2019-06-18
CLOSED TODAY ….
Trinidad and Tobago cuisine reflects a blending of African–West African, Amerindian, Arab, Chinese, Creole, European, Indian–South Asian, and Latin American–Spanish–Portuguese influences.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago_cuisine
We can cater any event with authentic, rich, TRINI flavours!
Contact us to find out more

We offer educational carnival workshops...
2019-06-09
We deliver accessible, creative workshops for all ages and skill levels.
You can book as an individual or bring your carnival group, school, community group or business down for workshops on designing, costume/ mask creation or our team building workshops.
We also help in perfecting carnival costumes or researching in design, material and prototyping.
When it comes to CARNIVAL! We can do it!…
Contact us for more information

YOGA @ Sunshine
2019-06-06 19:15 - 20:30, 2019-06-04 19:10 - 20:30
Weekly Yoga Sessions at SUNSHINE !
Yoga at Sunshine offers weekly vinyasa flow yoga classes at Sunshine International Arts, Loughborough Junction, South East London. Established in March 2014 on the foundation that yoga in the city should be accessible and sustainable for all
Yoga at Sunshine classes are all open level vinyasa flow and suitable for beginners.
CLICK HERE for full details, Timetable and how to book

CLOSED - Got an idea for an event? We have the space!
2019-06-03
From film screenings to community events, you name it, C.A.F.E has hosted it! We have a number of rental spaces and options.
Looking for a unique place to put on a party, seminar or workshop? Our Main Arch is perfect! It is attached to our fully stocked Cafe and licensed bar, which can be hired out as one space or separately. Flexible furniture and a moveable wall means you can customize the space to fit your needs.
In need of a smaller space for rehearsals, private lessons or meetings? Studio 3 is for you. A medium detached space with a small kitchen with kettle and crockery, shared toilet and disabled access. Regular bookings are especially welcome here!
Got an event in mind? Contact us with the details or check our Venue Hire page for more information and images

What is MASCYCLE 2019?
2019-06-02
Our 2019 Notting Hill Carnival Theme:
MASCYCLE…..Ah maS aH cOlour……a drop in the ocean
A SHOWCASE OF UPCYCLED COSTUMES FROM 2007-2018
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 at one of our MAS CAMP open days
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.
FULL DETAIL HERE!
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

CLOSED - Affordable spaces available for rent
2019-05-28
C.A.F.E. provides affordable facilities for a huge variety of events for both business and leisure activities, from yoga and sewing classes to conferences and workshops.
Got an event in mind? Contact us to find out more or check our Venue Hire page for more information and space images.
Here’s what Katie Welford from GoodGym had to say after renting our space:
We all had a great time! As a community group ourselves, the ethos of C.A.F.E matched ours. We wanted somewhere flexible and affordable and also easy to get to. The transport links are very convenient for people coming from other parts of London. We would absolutely recommend the venue to other not-for-profit-organisations.’

CAFE OPEN 11am - 4pm ask about our india project...
2019-05-03 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 today, 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

11am – 4pm Brixton’s only carnival arts café serving authentic world curries!
2019-05-02 11:00 - 16:00
C.A.F.E is a relaxed and comfortable creative hub, unique to South London!
Come and try our world curries from just £4.
Made with love by our Trinidadian chef
Sit and enjoy our comfortable space and free Wi-Fi, or learn about how you can get involved with our next carnival production!
We also have a wide range of teas, ‘proper’ coffee and a fully stocked bar. Come and see for yourself!
For more information visit our C.A.F.E page

YOUR local community arts centre and AFFORDABLE Christmas shop!
2019-05-01 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.
You can grab a TRINI! curry lunch for £4 and browse our beautiful array of handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones!
XMAS SPECIAL – 5 hand-embroidered cards for £10
Have you tried our infamous chutneys and pepper sauces? A true taste of Trinidad! Pop in today & take one, or two, or three… home.

One-stop Christmas Shop!
2019-04-29
CAFÉ CLOSED
Looking for a gift with meaning? Drop into our Christmas Market to support and learn about our Mulana project!
In purchasing these products you are supporting the female artisans of Rajasthan, India.
** XMAS SPECIAL 5 cards for £10 **
All proceeds go towards the Mulana Project, Reg Charity # 1119236
To support our charity, click here or come in and view our range!
We also have a range of R@YS TRINI! Chutneys from £3.50 and a wide range of Clothing, Kitchenware, Handmade Items, Treasure & Trinkets, Decorations, Books, Kids, Craft Items & much more in our FLEA MARKET. Items from £1!
Join us for your one-stop CHRISTMAS shop!

Looking for a gift with meaning? 11am - 4pm
2019-04-25 11:00 - 16:00
OPEN TODAY
Drop into our café/shop to support and learn about our Mulana project! We have beautiful hand-embroidered cards made by the female artisans of Mulana, Rajasthan.
Your donations from purchasing these products are ensuring work for these women, and helping them become more self-reliant and stable.
All proceeds go towards the Mulana Project, Reg Charity # 1119236
To support our charity, click here
