The New Carnival Company

28/10/2026

We're looking back at all the incredible things we got up to during the enormous ? project with

First up, were revisiting the Folktastic Show with . Giving these young creatives a professional public platform to present their work was incredibly worthwhile. Seeing our giant puppets and costumes brought to life on the stage was fabulous, and we've had some great feedback and reactions from our wonderful audience!

There's lots more to share about this project, so be sure to follow us to see what else we've been up to!

28/10/2026

Fabulous photos from this year’s IW Mardi Gras, such a brilliant project to have been involved in at so many levels!

Hundreds of Islanders took part in the project 🎶

26/10/2026

There were so many fabulous elements to this project - but this was definitely a highlight! Creative Island ?

21/10/2026

We're getting things ready for Kala the Arts' Diwali event and this means bringing back a puppet not seen (outside our workshop) in over 10 years!

Originally designed by carnival legend Lincoln Rahamut and made by our now Director Hannah Ray, we can't wait for it to be back on the road!

18/10/2026

Today's the Day! ⭐

Our final performance of the Folktastic Show featuring the students of Isle of Wight College: Performing Arts will be taking place at 3:30pm in the main hall at The Bay CE Secondary School.

Tickets are still available totally FREE but please book in advance using the link in the comments 🔗

16/10/2026

CREATIVE SKILLS WORKSHOPS
🔹Batik Scarf | 29th Oct
🔹Macrame Plant Holder | 9th Nov
🔹Kitsch Wreath | 25th Nov
BOOK | Link in bio

15/10/2026

Don't miss the final performance of our Folktastic Isle Show featuring IW College students and some of our big Puppets.

This Sunday 18th at 3:30pm @ The Bay School

14/10/2026

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
🔸Lantern Making in the classroom Workshop
🔸Creative Tutorial Training Course
BOOK | link in bio
ENQUIRE | [email protected]

14/10/2026

EDIT: Please note we are now unable to open on Monday. So you can visit us on Friday, Saturday, Tuesday or Wednesday

You've got one week left to visit our Exhibition all about Isle of Wight Folklore!

Join us at Graft Studios Grafton St, Sandown PO36 8JJ between 10-4 before it wraps up next Wednesday 21st Oct!

12/10/2026

✨New Carnival Young Creatives✨
Learn skills to Create, Collaborate & Participate

Age 14-25 - Free
Every Thursday 5-7pm
Email to sign up for after half term - Start 29th Oct