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Open Days & Events

Visit Joby at his workshop

Throughout the year, Joby hosts free public open days at his workshop, The Home of Traditional Signwriting in Street, Somerset. The workshop walls are packed full of striking examples of hand painted lettering and fairground art throughout the decades which Joby has collected for future generations to enjoy.

The open days are a chance to ask questions about signwriting and traditional decorative skills or to simply watch, enjoy and take photos of these traditional decorative skills in action.

You'll be able to stock up on essential signwriting paint, tools and equipment and can browse his wall art range featuring handpainted originals fine art prints and posters.

All ages are welcome to attend – no need to be a signwriter or lettering artist.

Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, BA16 0HW

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FREE ENTRY. Open 10-4pm

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MEET JOBY AT AN EVENT

Joby is passionate about showcasing signwriting, fancy lettering and fairground art to a wider audience.
If you can't make it to his free workshop open days, look out for him at various public events throughout the year.
The following events are currently planned:

Thursday 15 October: 7pm,
Gather: What's your obsession?

Joby has been invited to speak at Birmingham Design Festival, one of the UK's leading celebrations of the design industry. Founded in 2017, the festival has grown into a flagship event that brings the local, national and international design community together each year.

This year's theme is change, and the festival has placed new emphasis on analogue, handmade work, celebrating physical craft alongside digital design. It's a natural fit for traditional signwriting.

Joby shares the line-up with artist Tom Hicks of Black Country Type, analogue photographer Kate Hook and ceramicist Ayesha Bibi of Sketch Avenue. He will talk about how change has shaped his career, from growing up on a travelling vintage funfair to how signwriting went from a dying art to a craft people are queuing up to learn.

The event takes place at The Crossing, Digbeth, Birmingham. Tickets are available on the event organisers website via the link below. 

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CHRISTMAS POP UP SHOP

Joby is making plans to open his workshop at selected times between 23 November and 23 December. If you're looking for a unique Christmas gift, or would like to stock up on signwriting supplies you'll be able to do this in person during this period. 

Details will be shared on Joby's weekly newsletter: sign up to find out more. 

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