S.i.A Costume Shop

20/06/2024

📢 Last Chance to See! 🌟
Don’t miss the amazing exhibition "Making More Mischief: Folk Costume in Britain", celebrating the vibrant world of folk costume and the rich tapestry of people bringing them to life.
Our Director, Ray, has two stunning pieces on display, specially curated for . This exhibition beautifully connects and intertwines folklore and carnival, showcasing the roots of our cultural heritage.
🗓️ Dates: 9 April - 22 June 2024�🕙 Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm�📍 Location: LCF East Bank, 105 Carpenter's Road, London E20 2AR
✨ Free Admission ✨
Come and explore this unique celebration of culture and creativity before it’s gone! 🎨✨

04/06/2024

🎉 Join us in celebrating 30 years of creativity and community with Camberwell Arts Festival! 🎨✨

📅 8th-9th June & 15th-16th June
🕛 12:00 - 18:00

🌟 Weekend 1: Don't miss "Carnival Dream" showcasing 27 years of Ray Mahabir UK designs, celebrating the vibrant history of Caribbean Carnival!

🌟 Weekend 2: Get ready for the Warrior Artists Summer Show at Warrior Studios, where creativity knows no bounds.

Let's come together to support local art and culture! 🔗 For more info, see bio

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20/05/2024

🎉 Join Us at Eastbourne Carnival 2024! 🎉this is our third year!
Step 'Into The Wild' with us at the Eastbourne Carnival 2024! 🌿 Taking place on Saturday, May 25th, our seafront Carnival will kick off from Fisherman's Green at 2pm, culminating in a procession ending at the Wish Tower Slopes around 4:30pm. 🎊 We invite you to join in the festivities and experience the magic of Carnival firsthand.
Remember, you can commission us or rent our costumes for your events! Don't miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and let's make memories together! 🎭✨


https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk/commissionus/

14/05/2024

🎉 Join Us at Eastbourne Carnival 2024! 🎉
Step 'Into The Wild' with us at the Eastbourne Carnival 2024! 🌿 Taking place on Saturday, May 25th, our seafront Carnival will kick off from Fisherman's Green at 2pm, culminating in a procession ending at the Wish Tower Slopes around 4:30pm. 🎊 We invite you to join in the festivities and experience the magic of Carnival firsthand.
Remember, you can commission us or rent our costumes for your events! Don't miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and let's make memories together! 🎭✨

https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk/commissionus/

11/05/2024

🎉 Our Carnival Dreams exhibition, featuring Ray Mahabir's 27-year design collection, is now open! 🖼️✨ Step into a world of creativity and inspiration as we invite you to explore captivating artworks, from stunning drawings to thought-provoking installations. See dates and times on the link in our bio. Note: Last admission is 1 hour before closing time, giving you ample time to chat with the designer and learn more about the history of carnival.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through art and culture. Don't miss out – come and experience the magic! See dates and time on our bio -
May dates : 11th May 12-6 17th 1-4 18th 12-6

27/04/2024

Invitation to Art in De Alleyway, Carnival Dreams – Anniversary Edition! https://sunshineiarts.benchurl.com/c/v?e=17EC7FC&c=AB68B&t=0&l=D6152F95&email=e4crFUk%2B8WqPx9rak03qYPQ7TrFYxPw8NyIeD9VsXLU%3D

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22/11/2023

In Production H.A.I.R ..Heritage, Identity, Attitudeand Respect .. Urban Contemporary (1980 onwards high tops, fades, weaves, extensions).

28/07/2023

Come visit our carnival costume shop on the 29th of July from 13:00 to 17:00 at Sunshine Studios during our Art in De Alleyway event!

This is the perfect opportunity for you to start preparing your carnival costume for the party season!

See you there!

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We’ve been busy

28/02/2022

Commission us for a range of carnival workshops

THE MOKO JUMBIE PROGRAMME STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY AT ROTHBURY HALL, GREENWICH!

Are you a creative practitioner or want to start a career in the creative industries? Do you live, work or study in Greenwich?

Learn the art of Moko Jumbie!

The workshops are open to adults and young people aged 12+. Wear your trainers and drop in any time to have a go on the stilts!

We are also keen to hear from Creative Professionals who would like to learn to stilt walk and broaden their practice.

Complete the full training programme. Get paid!

Join us for a full programme of FREE 9 workshops and develop practical stilt walking skills and techniques, while gaining knowledge of an expression of African, Caribbean culture experienced through a traditional Carnival art form. The workshops will lead to a PAID performance at EEA events.

The programme will start on 2nd March and finish on 25th May and will be held at Rothbury Hall, in Greenwich.

Dates:

2nd March

16th March

30th March

13th April

27th April

4th May

11th May

18th May

25th May

Please wear trainers if possible. A comfortable, old pair will be perfect.

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE FULL PROGRAMME: https://greenwichmokojumbies.eventbrite.co.uk

THE ART OF THE MOKO JUMBIE:

The art of the Moko Jumbie takes its heritage from West Africa and the Caribbean and is very much a unifying force acknowledging the strong spiritual and cultural links between Africa and the wider diaspora. Having travelled from West Africa the Moko Jumbie finds its home in Carnival as a playful spirit watching over communities.

Emergency Exit Arts is working with Sunshine International Arts, who specialise in Carnival Arts and have a background in Carnival Traditions and the history of Moko Jumbies, creating costumes and working with Carnival artists and performers.

If you have any queries, please email [email protected]

Funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich for Black History 365

19/02/2022

what we do! https://artsandculture.google.com/story/TgWBuJ6-pwzlsg

Based in Loughborough Junction, Brixton, Sunshine International Arts is an award winning carnival arts organisation that has contributed to the arts in England since 2001.