Back by popular demand SWICA Carnival Arts Training for 2010 Backpack Training Course where all participants will have the opportunity to design and create one large-scale backpack King costume

Carnival Arts Training for 2010 Backpack Training Course Monday 12th - Friday 16th July 2010

Cardiff MAS Camp; Channel View Leisure Centre, Jim Driscoll Way, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 7HB 10.00am - 5.00pm (evenings optional, depending on participant's availability) What does the training involve ?

All participants will over one week receive training in the following:
• costume research and design
• backpack construction
• head piece and mask making
• carnival drumming (optional)
• carnival dance (optional)

All participants will have the opportunity to design and create one large-scale backpack King costume.
All King costumes will be paraded in the 21st anniversary Cardiff MAS Carnival on Saturday 31st July 2010.
During the optional evening sessions (5.00 - 9.00pm), participants will have the option of return to:

• continue working on their individual backpacks
• explore carnival dance and drum techniques
• explore SWICA's extensive world-wide carnival documentation
• meet with Steve Fletcher, Founder and Artistic Director of SWICA for a one on one advice session

Potential participants will need to complete an application form.

Those successfully selected will need to send a non-returnable £100 booking confirmation to secure their place (this will be the only cost - all materials and tutors are provided).

Contact us for an application form: SWICA or on 02920 382094

SWICA, Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff, CF5 1QE