Are you interested in costume making? We are excited to announce that we have two free places allocated for a weekend carnival costume masterclass up for grabs from New Carnival.
The workshop will be led by Melissa Simon Hartman, esteemed international costume designer. Melissa’s work spans carnival, theatrical costumes, fashion, and the music industry. She has her own carnival group, ‘Legion Mas’, based at Notting Hill carnival but featuring around the world. Melissa has created costumes for Beyonce, the Black is King film, Doja Cat in the video ‘woman’ and Little Mix among many others. She recently worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, designing, and creating costumes for Much Ado About Nothing.
New Carnival are thrilled that Melissa will be sharing her skills and expertise in this weekend workshop where the group will help to create a new large signature carnival costume for New Carnival inspired by the Islands carnival traditions and the Biosphere Reserve status. The workshop will be held at New Carnivals Coaching House workshop in Ryde.
You do not need prior experience to apply, all materials will be provided. If you are interested in costume design, we would love to hear from you, this is a unique and exclusive opportunity.
Opportunity Date & Time: Saturday 24th June 10am-6pm (but may well go on into the evening/later), Sunday 25th June 10am-3pm.
Practical info: This opportunity is aged 16+. To apply please tell us why you would like to take part, as well as any previous experience you might’ve had (not required). All tools and materials provided, please bring packed lunch and snacks to sustain yourself, refreshments provided. This opportunity takes place at The Coaching House, 13 Union Road, Ryde, PO33 2ER. We can cover bus travel if needed.
