Upcoming Courses
What will you learn on the course?
- How to coach line to accentuate the beautiful lines of vintage vehicles
- How to use lining to add detail and embellishments to your designs and restoration projects ensuring they follow the structural lines for a beautiful result
- When to use thick or thin lines
- Using multiple line styles for full decorative effect
- Brush technique to gain control of your lines (using coach lining brushes)
- How to steady the hand and keep the lines straight
- How to paint straight lines over lumps, bumps, rivets and hinges
- Using the correct viscosity of paint to keep the lines running smoothly
- When to choose coach enamel paint and when to use signwriting enamel paint
Who teaches this course?
This one-day course is hosted by professional signwriter and industry expert Joby Carter.
Joby is a renowned expert in this field having learned from master craftsmen himself and with over 30 years of hands on experience in this area.
He has restored numerous showmans living wagons, trucks, trailers and vintage fairground rides; these skills have been essential to Joby’s work and he feels it is important to pass them on.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for someone working on a restoration project that may want to learn to coach line a vehicle, living wagon or steam engine and add scrolls and flourishes.
If you are a signwriter looking to broaden your decorative style, these skills and techniques can be used to embellish your signwriting or to enable you to create authentic designs in keeping with a traditional style of decoration.
Where is the course held?
The courses are held in Jobys brand new workshop in Street, Somerset. You’ll be able to see examples of Joby’s signwriting as well as any current signwriting projects Joby is working on.
Address:
Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HW
There is a limited private parking linked to the workshop, and we prioritise disabled parking. Please get in touch if this is you.
There is free parking in the neighbouring areas but please park sensibly and courteously.
Where is the nearest airport or train station?
25 miles from Bristol Airport
28 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Train station
13 miles from Castle Cary Train station
5min walk from Bus Stop at Sainsburys Street
What is included in the course price?
All materials are provided for the duration of the course, lunches and hot drinks are also provided. You may like to bring your own mug.
You have the opportunity to buy your own equipment at the end of the course including enamel paint, signwriting brushes, mahl sticks and palettes. Cash & card payments are accepted.
How many places are there on the course?
What happens when I book my course?
When you place your order you will be emailed an e-ticket, which is your course booking confirmation.
Where can I stay while I am on the course?
We recommend that you try to find places local to Street so your commute to the course is a short and easy one. There are plenty of options available for hotels and Air BnB’s in and around Street.
Local options include:
Premier Inn Glastonbury approximately 7 minutes drive
Middlewick Holiday Cottages approximately 15 minutes drive
Wookey Hole Hotel and lodges approximately 25 minutes drive
You can read about many local options on the Visit Somerset website here.
Joby’s workshop location is Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street BA16 0HW
Can I stay onsite with my motorhome or caravan?
We are on a business park and therefore do not have facilities and space for you to stay on site even if you are able to bring your own motorhome, caravan, tent etc. Luckily there are a number of campsites nearby where you can stay. We recommend typing “camping Street Somerset” in your search engine to find the most local well reviewed results. These include Bobsfield Campsite, Larks Rise Caravan and Camping, Old Oaks Touring. 9We have not experienced them for ourselves and advise you contact them to ensure they are suitable for your needs.
You can read about many local accommodation options on the Visit Somerset website here.
Joby’s workshop location is Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street BA16 0HW
What equipment do I need to do the course?
You do not need to bring any materials or equipment with you, as we provide everything you need on the course.
Please remember to wear clothes that are comfortable, and you don’t mind getting messy, please wear sturdy closed toe footwear, no flip flops or sandals.
We provide food and hot drinks, but you might like to bring a mug or travel mug and your own spoon. If you want to bring any additional snacks you are welcome to do so.
What are the course timings?
The course starts at 10am prompt and runs until 5pm.
We suggest you are here by 9.45am to give you enough time to get set up, meet other students, and grab a cuppa.
