I met Carl and Lyn at South Connection(SC) launch many years ago and over the years we became good friends working alone side each other on carnival project , I alway admire their work such amazing wire bending, I actual first knew Lyn mother Elma Betancourt (who also attended SC band launches- she use to […]
The emancipated slaves first celebrated their freedom on 1 August the anniversary of their emancipation but soon participated in Carnival instead. The Canboulay riots were riots by the descendants of freed slaves on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in response to efforts by the British police to crack down on aspects of the celebration […]
What we have planned for August 2020... This year we have had to re-consider if, and how, we invite you to join our annual family-friendly Mas Camp workshops. We have concluded that the main reason we involve people in our carnival building is to reinforce a strong community spirit, to teach new skills and to […]
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 […]
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. […]
