Our work

Our work to promote Carnival Arts falls into three core areas to ensure variety in our delivery.

Events

Our main Carnival Arts programme is focused over the summer months of July and August and forms the focal point for the world famous Notting Hill Carnival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. We run an extensive Carnival Arts programme throughout the summer months in collaboration with other carnival artists and organisations.

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Learning

Our learning programme is based on extending knowledge and understanding of Carnival arts and the history of Caribbean style Carnival. The programme offers opportunities of schools and colleges to find out more about Carnival arts. Through our extensive network of Carnival artists and partners we are able to deliver bespoke sessions for those in formal and informal learning environments. We are currently exploring a Carnival in the Curriculum Workshop for teachers and also offer informal learning sessions for local people, clubs and community groups.

Do contact us if you would like to book one of our workshops.

Participation

Our participation programme encompasses a growing range of workshops and courses for young and older! The workshops explore the core Carnival Arts of Steelpan, Mas (costume-making) and Calypso. We run regular workshops and courses in steel pan amongst other arts.

We are open to new ideas and partnerships – your ideas are welcome!

Carnival Village Trust is a registered charity, no. 1125536