We are holding creative workshops for our Entrants to help them prepare the best costumes, performances and props for the Parade.
These are sponsored by Lightning Fibre, your local provider of full fibre broadband for homes and businesses.

You can find the dates, times and venues alongside how to book below.
Teri Sayers-Cooper
Willingdon Trees Community Centre
Hosted by Teri Sayers-Cooper, this workshop will help you make your costume, prop or accessory for your Carnival entry.
Bring your materials with you, and Teri will help you produce your ideas.
You can also turn up to talk about your ideas if you’re just getting started.
Kirsty Davies - Bodi Blossom
Get ready to dance and perform for the carnival!
Gina Leonard - DC Learn
Langney Community Centre
Emma Millar
Ellie Robinson, Lucy Dean, Ray Mahabir
Ellie specialises in creating eye-catching headdresses
Lucy can help make stunning Headpieces, masks, carnival costumes and more – loves to use recycled materials
Lucy Dean, Ellie Robinson, Ray Mahabir
Ellie Robinson, Lucy Dean, Ray Mahabir
DC Learn - Gina Leonard
Hosted by Devonshire Collective, Carnival Prop Making workshops will help you bring your ideas for your Carnival entry to life! This workshop is where we build your prop! You will be given advice on materials which will include low cost, sustainable approaches to prop making and the use of recycled materials.
