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About this workshop
Fileteado is a traditional decorative style from Buenos Airies, Argentina which was declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2015.
It began as a simple decoration on the trade carts in the early 20th century and as it expanded to the decoration of buses and trucks in the 1920s and 1930s its imagery grew more complex. Today it can be found all over the city of Buenos Aires, in shop windows, murals and signs with designs featuring visual symbols and the incorporation of short text, including popular and humorous sayings.
Joby has long been a fan of this style of decorative art and has invited Gustavo Ferrari, a signpainter, visual artist and a historian based in Buenos Aires, Argentina to host a guest workshop at Joby’s workshop in Somerset.
Gustavo is a leading expert in Fileteado and his artworks can be found all over the city: he has painted signboards, shop windows of the traditional restaurants, Remarkable Bars, barbers and tattoo shops.
In this special 2-day guest workshop you’ll gain first-hand experience of the complete technique of Fileteado including its history and the drawing techniques of its classical elements which include flowers, ribbons and acanthus leaves.
During the course Gustavo will guide you through the structural step by step approach of a work from a pounced pattern to the flat colours, then shadows, lights and highlights to enable you to paint a complete sign using acrylic paints and special Fileteado brushes.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in traditional decorative arts, with or without previous experience.
You can see more examples on Gustavo’s Instagram: @ferrarifileteados
Who teaches this workshop?
This workshop is hosted by Gustavo Ferrari, a leading expert in traditional signwriting and Joby Carter will be present across the two days.
Gustavo is a signpainter, visual artist and a historian based in Buenos Aires, Argentina who is flying to the UK to teach this workshop. He is a leading expert in Fileteado and his artworks can be found all over the city: he has painted signboards, shop windows of the traditional restaurants, Remarkable Bars, barbers and tattoo shops.
Joby is a leading expert in traditional signwriting and has over 30 years experience in signwriting, fancy lettering and fairground art and is a highly skilled decorative artist.
Who is this workshop for?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in traditional decorative arts, with or without previous experience.
Where is the workshop held?
The workshop takes place 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 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 price?
Equipment you need during the course will be supplied including acrylic paints, fileteado brushes, an mdf board, pencils and erasers.
Lunch is not included, there are many lunch options available within walking distance of the workshop (including McDonalds, Sainsburys and Lidl)
Tea and coffee making facilities are available which you will have access to throughout the workshop. You are welcome to bring your own mug and spoon.
How many places are there on the workshop?
There are 15 places on each workshop. We keep the groups small to enable opportunities for one to one support when you need it.
What happens when I book my place?
When you place your order you will be emailed an e-ticket, which is your booking confirmation.
Where can I stay while I am on the workshop?
We recommend that you try to find places local to Street so your commute to the workshop 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 on site 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 bring with me?
You do not need to bring brushes or paints.
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 access to tea and coffee making facilities,, 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. You will also need lunch as this is not included.
What are the workshop timings?
The worlshop will start at 10am each day and run until 5pm.
