Carnival Campus is a vibrant skill incubator developed by THE LOST TRIBE for creative professionals in the heart of Woodbrook to strengthen the Carnival sector in Trinidad and Tobago by transforming the neighbourhood into the centre of production skills and training development.
This space offers face to face training sessions, hands on workshops, and expert panels designed to foster creativity and collaboration and learning opportunities rich in Caribbean culture.
Our Courses
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Dream, Draw & Communicate
$133.19
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How do we translate ideas from our minds to paper? The road to the final design begins with an idea that must be shaped. come journey into the process of ideation to curation, exploring the sandbox before limits and logic come into play.
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Designing for Body Types
$133.19
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No two people are the same and Carnival is for everybody and every body. Confidence and comfort are key to functional design. Learn from master designers how to mold and shape your design in different forms for a variety of masqueraders.
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Material Selection
$133.19
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The right costume requires the right fabric. Explore the evolution of mas materials how to shop for different materials and the use of unconventional materials.
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Decorating
$133.19
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A well decorated costume is not hard to find in a band with options. Learn how to make your design stand out and tell a story from a stalwart in the industry who has a wealth of knowledge and experience to pull from.
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Wirebending 101
$133.19
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Learn the basic forms and shapes that are the foundation of mas making.
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PANEL: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
$15.00
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Intellectual property exists at the heart of the Carnival industry. Your creative endeavours almost certainly involve the creation of intellectual property rights. This session will equip you with the necessary basic knowledge to make better decisions in your creative processes and in the commercialisation of your creations.
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Production & Pricing
$133.19
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Running a band requires a balancing of the scales of production. How to reasonably price a costume to meet the necessary quality standards? This discussion focuses on scaling up and maintaining quality when costing bands of varying sizes.
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Sewing & Construction: Spandex 101
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Learn the basics of pattern making and sewing spandex forms for practical advantage.
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Sewing & Construction: Capes
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Evolution of the masuqerader cape over the years from the classic Harts accordion pleat to the dramatic kimono & kaftan of the present.
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Backpack Theory & Practice
$133.19
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Learn how to select elements that enhance your design and theme, the basics of wire frame & structure for stability, movement and visual impact on the road.
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Featherwork 101
$133.19
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Explore the history of feather and the different types across its use in mas in a journey through Colour Theory, Feather Dyeing and Decorating Techniques and Shape Creation.
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Wirebending MasterClass
$133.19
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Dive deeper into the art of wirebending exploring unconventional shapes and forms in and advanced class led by industry stalwarts.
Note: You must have taken Wirebending 101 to register for this class
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Beauty in Carnival
$133.19
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WORKSHOP
Beauty in Carnival Hair & Makeup Discussion
What goes into building “The Look” and how is it achieved? The styling is just as important as the costume elements when shooting because the overall look is part of the sell. Dive into the curation of the 2026 Carnival season looks with master makeup artist Narvely LasBastide John of FabNav and chief hair stylist Kissa Jones of Dollz Beauty Spa.
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PANEL: Women in Carnival
$15.00
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Designing for Men
$133.19
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As the Carnival evolves so too does the male masquerader. While some may want a simple pants and a band, others want more. Dive into the dynamics of designing compelling characters with Atiba Borde, known for his elevation of the male masquerader in recent years.
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PANEL: Monday Wear
$15.00
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Mas Business
$133.19
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Panel: Women in Mas
$15.00
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Sustainability in Carnival
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