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
Get a unique overview into the history and evolution of fairground art through the decades and visit Joby Carter’s restoration workshops.
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.
Decorative Scrolls
In this one-day course with Joby Carter, you’ll learn about some of the different styles used through the decades and the techniques he uses to ensure beautiful curving scrolls which are pleasing to the eye.
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.
Coach Lining
Discover how to create coach lines using an English coach lining brush to accentuate the lines, details and curves of vintage vehicles.
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.
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