A fantastic programme of FREE Carnival Creative Workshops, sponsored by Lightning Fibre, is coming to Eastbourne! These workshops are designed to help registered entrants prepare for this year’s Carnival by creating stunning costumes and developing their performance skills.

With sessions taking place across various venues, there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved. From prop-making and sewing to dance and performance, these workshops will help bring your Carnival vision to life!

💡 Please note: Event timings may be subject to change. Stay updated via our Facebook Page or website. For availability and bookings, please contact the relevant course organiser directly. A limited number of outreach workshops are also available—email info@eastbournecarnival.com to enquire.

🎭 Workshop Schedule

🎨 Prop Making Workshops with DC Learn

📍 Venue: DC Learn, Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NA
📅 Dates:

• Part 1: 8th March, 12pm – 5pm
• Part 2: 10th May, 10am – 4pm
  📩 Booking & Enquiries: gina@devonshirecollective.co.uk

🧵 Sewing Workshops at 186 Seaside

📍 Venue: 186 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7QR
📅 Dates:

• 15th March, 12pm – 5pm – Costume Bases
• 29th March, 12pm – 5pm – Wings & Things
  📩 Booking & Enquiries: Book Online or email admin@sewsussex.co.uk

🎭 DROP-IN Costume Workshops with Cotton Candy

📍 Venue: Gather in The Beacon, Terminus Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3NW
📅 Dates:

• 22nd & 23rd March, 10am – 4pm
• 3rd & 4th May, 10am – 4pm
  📩 Enquiries: cottoncandy.hub@hotmail.com

🎨 Carnival Masterclasses with Ray Mahabir

📍 Venue: Towner Art Gallery
📅 Dates: 25th March & 8th April
🕛 Times:

• 12pm – 1:15pm
• 1:30pm – 2:45pm
• 3pm – 4:15pm
  📩 Booking & Enquiries: Book Online

💃 Dance & Performance with Cherry Dance

📍 Venue: Cherry Dance Studio 3, Cornfield Lane, Eastbourne BN21 4NE
📅 Date: 29th March
🕛 Times:

• 10am – 10:45am
• 11am – 11:45am
• 12pm – 12:45pm
  📩 Booking & Enquiries: cherrydance@hotmail.co.uk

💃 Dance & Performance with Emma M

📍 Venue: Eastbourne Blind Society, Longstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 8DA
📅 Date: 26th April
🕛 Times:

• 10am – 10:45am
• 11am – 11:45am
• 12pm – 12:45pm
  📩 Booking & Enquiries: dancewithemmaebn@gmail.com

🎉 Join the Fun!

These workshops are exclusive to registered Eastbourne Carnival entrants, so make sure you’re signed up to take part. Don’t miss this chance to create, perform, and shine at this year’s Carnival!

For general enquiries, please contact info@eastbournecarnival.com.

📢 Spread the word and let’s make this Carnival the best one yet!