Education
Carnival Projects
Roots to Carnival:
The UK Centre for Carnival Arts and the University of Bedfordshire are working together to provide a ground breaking programme of courses in carnival related activity.
Whether you are interested in a Summer Carnival Academy or Foundation Degree in Carnival Arts, a comprehensive and varied programme of seminars and practical workshops are available to enable participants to develop the necessary skills to work in the carnival sector and related creative industries.
This partnership project will raise the status of carnival arts, both locally and nationally thanks to funding from the European Social Fund, Arts Council East of England, and the Learning Skills Council.
Free Courses, Workshops and Introductory activities being run by the UK Centre for Carnival Arts:
- An Introduction to Carnival Arts
- A Qualification through Carnival Arts
- Community Festivals & Events Stewards Training Course
- Summer Carnival Academy
For more information, please see the ‘Carnival workshops’, ‘Professional Development’ and ‘Formal Qualification’ sections. Or contact the Education Team on 01582 437100 or email info@carnivalarts.org.uk
Free courses, seminars and workshops are being run by the University of Bedfordshire:
- University Certificate in Creative and Cultural Events
- University Certificate in Music Industry Entrepreneurship
- One-day seminars
For more information on the University courses, please email info@carnivalarts.org.uk or call 01582 437100.
If you have an idea for a carnival project, do get in touch and we’ll try our best to help you now or work with you to develop projects in the future (subject to funding). Please call 01582 437100 or email info@carnivalarts.org.uk to discuss your ideas.