Workshop: Art of Mas

Date: April 26, 2026

Location: Mummers Museum, 1100 S 2nd St, Philadelphia

Time: 1:00-3:00 PM

Take part in a hands-on journey through the creative process of Caribbean Carnival costume design. Learn the fundamentals of mas—from sketching initial concepts and selecting vibrant fabrics to bringing full costume pieces to life through guided production, celebrating self-expression and craftsmanship.

Led By:

Akin Ross was raised on the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, known for hosting one of the largest carnivals in the world. In 2007, he founded the costume design company Stronjeh. He has been actively involved in carnivals throughout the Caribbean, including St. Martin, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, and Trinidad and Miami.