Carnival Arts
Each year, Caribbean Hub works to secure funding so we can offer accessible Mas Making workshops to the community. Participants learn hands-on techniques used to create Carnival costumes and pieces while also exploring the history and cultural significance behind the art form.
Our workshops go beyond simply making a costume. We explore the history of Carnival and masquerade, the traditions of Mas, the meaning of taking to the streets, and themes of freedom, resistance, celebration and cultural expression.
Whenever possible, the pieces created through our workshops become part of our i-Land Fest Parade, giving participants the opportunity to move from learning and creating to actually experiencing Mas on the road.
Through continued funding and community support, our goal is to keep passing on the knowledge and skills of Carnival arts, create opportunities for new generations to learn the traditions, and ensure these important cultural practices continue to be celebrated and shared.
Upcoming Workshop
Moko Jumbie Edition
Explore the history and artistry of Moko Jumbie, a traditional Caribbean stilt-walking art form rooted in African heritage. Through hands-on workshops, participants learn cultural traditions, develop new skills and help keep this unique art form alive for future generations.
Previous Workshops
Mas Making at Macaulay Elementary School
Caribbean Hub brought Mas Making into a Macaulay Elementary kindergarten classroom, where students learned Carnival history, created their own headpieces and proudly paraded their creations.
2026 Mas Making
2026 Rise of the Phoenix Mas Making Workshop brought together 50 participants to create orange, red and yellow Mas headpieces, later worn in the i-Land Fest Parade.
2025 Mas Making
2025 Rise of the Phoenix Mas Making Workshop brought together 50 participants to create vibrant Mas backpacks, later worn proudly in the i-Land Fest Parade.
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