Earth to Sky: Building Mas from the Ground Up

Caribbean Yard Campus launches the next cycle of its NTATT-certified Mas Design Certificate Programme

Mas is more than costume — it’s movement, story, and skill. This March, Caribbean Yard Campus (CYC) invites makers, artists, and dreamers to step into the world of Earth to Sky Mas Design, a year-long certificate course in Construction and Performance.

This programme prepares participants for the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in Masquerade Design and Production, Level 2 — the recognised standard for Skilled Workers in the art and industry of mas. Students gain the technical, creative, and cultural grounding to design, build, and perform Carnival costumes from concept to completion.

Learning by Doing

At CYC, learning happens through making. The Earth to Sky course is delivered as a practical, hands-on experience, blending foundational knowledge with applied craftsmanship. Workshops, though held virtually, are highly interactive and immersive. Participants are expected to continue projects beyond class time and collaborate with peers — reflecting the Campus’s collaborative, not competitive, approach to learning.

Students will also be placed in real-world situations where they must apply their new skills — embodying the living, breathing essence of Caribbean creativity.

Course Highlights

Participants explore the full spectrum of mas creation:

• Foundational Studies in design, Caribbean masquerade traditions, performance, and health and safety.
• Technical Workshops in fabric work, wire sculpting, papier mâché, recycled materials, and structural design.
• Business Tools for the Carnival Industry, including budgeting, contracts, marketing, and networking.

No prior training is required, and all materials and tools are supplied.

Programme Details

Course Fee: TT $9,000 / US $1,500

Duration: Saturday 7 March 2026 – Saturday 27 March 2027

Format: Virtual, hands-on workshops with guided practical work

Certification: National Training Agency (NTATT)

Enrolment: Full-course commitment required

Location: Caribbean Yard Campus, Trinidad and Tobago

Why It Matters

Earth to Sky Mas Design is more than a course — it’s part of a growing movement to preserve and evolve the traditions of Caribbean Carnival. By combining indigenous craft techniques with modern design thinking, CYC continues to nurture the next generation of mas makers who will carry the culture forward.

Join the Next Cohort

Classes begin Saturday 7 March 2026. Spaces are limited.

Learn more or register online at www.caribbeanyardcampus.org

or call +1 (868) 396 0750.