Transform pre‑loved costumes and recycled materials into stunning sustainable art in this immersive one‑day workshop. Bring any old costume (optional) you would like to repurpose, work on it during the session and take your new creation home!

What’s Included:

• Full‑day hands‑on workshop (10:00 AM–5:00 PM)

• Take‑home self‑study assignment to continue developing your skills

• One 1:1 online consultation with Melissa Simon‑Hartman to review your assignment and provide personalised feedback

• Light refreshments provided (please bring a packed lunch)

• Bring Your Own Costume: Have a beloved costume you’d like to upcycle? Bring it along and transform it on the day using workshop techniques.
   

Materials & Costume Options:

• Option 1: Bring your own costume to transform during the workshop and take your new creation home with you.
   

• Option 2: Practice on a costume supplied by the UK Centre of Carnival Arts; please note centre‑supplied costumes and materials must remain at the centre after the session for future use.

Techniques Covered:

• Upcycling old costumesCreative reuse of fabrics

• Recycling waste into costume elements

• Adaptive costume design

• Crafting with non‑traditional materials

• Enhancing costumes with found objects
   

Objective: By the end of the day, you will have the skills to breathe new life into old costumes, plus a self‑study project and expert feedback to continue your sustainable design journey.

Venue: UK Centre of Carnival Arts (UKCCA) 3 St. Mary’s Rd, Luton, LU1 3JA (one stop from London St. Pancras)

Available Dates: New 2025 dates to be announced soon!

Limited‑Time Subscriber Discount: £150 for subscribers (regular £200), available for a short period only.

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