Upcoming Courses
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Ideal for someone that ... read more£195.00
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What will you learn on the course?
- The professional materials required including the different ways coach paint and enamel paint behave.
- Using the correct filler and tips for creating a dust and grease free surface
- Working with the right primer for steel, fiberglass or wood and ensuring it is free of brushstrokes to ensure a premium finish
- Essential preparation techniques including removing unstable paint from your surfaces
- Selecting the right brushes and using the right brushstrokes in the right direction will make a huge difference to your finished result
- Achieving the right coverage and ‘laying off’ as well as avoiding paint ‘flashing off’ too quickly
- Planning your painting projects to ensure you time the application correctly to have a wet edge to enable seamless blending of adjacent areas
- Knowing how many coats to apply and how long to leave in between coats
- When to rub down and with what type of paper
- How to ensure your brushwork creates a perfectly smooth surface for you to add additional decoration such as signwriting or decorative painting
- Overall you will leave with a great understanding of how to avoid common mistakes which can be costly both in terms of materials and time
Who teaches this course?
One of the most frequently asked questions on Joby’s courses is about preparing surfaces for professional results so he has created this course to talk through and demonstrate the correct materials and techniques to use for a professional looking result.
He will share lots of hands-on practical tips and professional knowledge that you can’t easily find in books or on the internet.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for someone that has a vintage vehicle or project that wants to paint it in the way that it would have been painted when original or someone who wants to hand paint their signs rather than roll it or spray the background.
If you have an item you are painting (that is easily transportable!), you are welcome to bring it with you to the course and and Joby will be able to discuss the project with you.
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 week including enamel paint, signwriting brushes, mahl sticks and palettes. Cash & card payments are accepted.
How many places are there on the course?
There are 8 places on each course. We keep the groups small to enable opportunities for one to one support from Joby when you need it.
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?
Courses start at 10am prompt and run 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.
