The organisation was founded 1990 in Manchester and 1997 as registered charity in Germany. Under the artistic direction of the sculptor Paul Mc Laren, Shademakers is specialised on design, large scale installations, moving objects and carnival art. They parade and perform shows for stage and arena. The organisation offers artistic (mas) workshops and seminars, resulting in performance presentatio
ns, street festivals and Carnivals. Shademakers present and produce carnival art from concept to completion. They encourage working partnerships on a local, regional, national and international level as artists and presenters, promoting inter-cultural forms of public celebration with a world vision. They continually seek new associations and collaborations with groups and individuals, making the unimaginable possible. Behind the scenes are a small core of dedicated workers, artists and helpers. Many young people from different cultural backgrounds find a common place to be with Shademakers, and are comfortable with the work and achievement they share as a part of the whole production.
