Workshop Courses

If you’d like expert tuition first-hand, in a real working environment, then the workshop signwriting courses are ideal for you.
Courses are held at Joby Carter’s brand new signwriting workshop in Street, Somerset.

There are a range of courses to choose from running during the week. All materials, lunch and refreshments are provided – you just need to bring some old clothes so you can get painty.

There are usually up to 15 spaces available on each workshop course and students travel from around the world to learn. Book early to avoid disappointment. 

For those wishing to stay over, there is a range of accomodation available in the local area which is detailed in the Q&A section on each course page.

Traditional Signwriting

In this 5 day course you’l learn the basics of traditional signwriting, including layout and design, shading, lining and brushwork.

Fairground Art & SCROLLS

Learn about this endangered art form and discover the history and evolution of fairground art and scrolls through the decades.

Joby Carter coach painting and preparation course

Coach Painting & Preparation

Discover the trade secrets to a professional finish and avoid costly mistakes with your materials and time on this one day workshop.

Joby Carter fancy letters course: advanced signwriting

Fancy Lettering

Discover the advanced techniques that will take your signwriting to the next level including block lettering, the 3D effect, bevelled lettering and shadows.

Lining & COACH LINING

Discover how to paint lines by hand (no masking tape) using an English coach lining brush to embellish your signwriting or decorate a vintage vehicle.

Apply for funding for your course

Signwriting, gilding, fairground art and coach painting are heritage skills and some organisations offer funding to those interested in learning these traditional skills.

We encourage you to research funding opportunities with QEST, Heritage Crafts and the Crafts Council.