Carnival Costume Workshops On Nov 17 & 18

NOVA Mas International will be hosting Carnival Costume Production Workshops on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18.

A spokesperson said, “The purpose of these workshops will be to introduce Bermudians to the world of carnival costume design & production.

“Workshop participants will be equipped with the knowledge and basic skills that are required to create carnival costumes. Budding designers who participate in the costume design workshop will learn how to create a basic full carnival costume design.

“It is undeniable that the costumes that revelers wear are beautiful; however, these workshops will also provide attendees with insight on the history and culture behind the mas production and design.

“Nova Mas all sees this as a potential economic opportunity for participants to develop their skills and possibly generate income for themselves in the future should they become involved in Carnival production for any of the local bands.

“Nova Mas not only seeks to provide the best carnival experience for its revelers, we also seek to inspire and educate on the history of mas culture and the Carnival experience we have come to enjoy today.

“Workshops will be instructed by renowned International Carnival Costume Designer Daryl ‘Designing Daryl’ Cox.

“Workshops that will be offered at Cedarbridge Academy include Gemming 101, Feather-work 101, and Costume Design Basics.”

Workshop: Gemming 101

“In this hands-on workshop, participants will develop an understanding of gemming decorating and production techniques. Using various bodywear pieces like belts, bras & tiaras, participants will create and recreate costume pieces.

• Date: Saturday, November 17th, 2018
• Time: 9am – 12pm
• Location: Cedarbridge Academy
• Early Bird: $100.00 [Register by October 31st]
• Regular: $130.00
• *Cost includes all materials. Participants will be required to supply their own glue guns.

Workshop: Feather work 101

“Participants will develop an understanding of the basics of feather work production. Participants will gain knowledge of the different types of feathers used, how to prepare, lay feathers and learn basic feathering techniques. Participants will learn how to create various feathered pieces, including: collars, headpieces, backpacks, leg pieces etc.

• Date: Saturday, November 17th, 2018
• Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
• Early Bird: $100 [Register by October 31st]
• Regular: $130
• *Cost includes all materials. Participants will be required to supply their own glue guns.

Costume Design Basics

“Budding designers, come learn the basics of carnival costume design. Participants will develop an understanding on how to interpret a theme, sourcing of materials, creating a costume design to producing prototypes. In this workshop participants will utilize base materials to create a basic costume prototype.

“Three select participants from the Costume Design Basics workshop will be given an opportunity to participate in an intensive Costume Design Apprenticeship/Design Challenge. The winning design could be showcased on the ROAD during the BHW 2019 Parade of Bands!

• Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2018
• Time: 9am – 4pm
• Early Bird: $125 [Register by October 31st]
• Regular: $150
• *Cost includes all materials. Participants will be required to supply their own glue guns.

“To register, visit bdatix.bm; for more information, please email: info@novamasintl.com.”

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