Creative Signwriting (1 day)

A great introduction to this heritage craft, combining traditional & contemporary techniques. Produce a hand painted panel featuring letters or numbers of your choice – guaranteed to turn heads for years to come!

The art of painting signs by hand has a rich and colourful history. From advertising to fairground displays, vintage to modern, hand painted signage is designed to attract your attention. Styles vary hugely from simple, bold graphics to elaborate fonts with flourishes and embellishments. 

The course is aimed at beginners and includes the following:

• Opening talk – materials, techniques, design ideas
• Practice painting exercises 
• Transferring your chosen design
• Completing your personalised panel

Return home with your own unique sign, suitable for interior or exterior display. Both the product and the experience gain top marks for originality – a superb choice for yourself or treat for someone special. 

“This was a marvellous course. The teacher was excellent. Allie clearly explained everything and was very attentive to our individual projects and queries. I came away feeling enthused and delighted with the work I had done and seen”

Tutor: Allie Paints Signs

Allie is a Nottingham based signwriter with a string of varied commissions to her name. Following an earlier career as a calligrapher, she now specialises in hand painted signage and lettering design. Click here to view Allie’s own work.

“The detail, the craftsmanship, the heart she put into it… absolutely stunning.”

Materials

Sign board, paints, use of brushes and traditional tools
Materials fee: approx. £20 per person
This is in addition to the course fee

Lunch & Refreshments

A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Help yourself to drinks and biscuits throughout the day with homemade cake mid-afternoon. (Please let us know of any dietary requirements).

Timing

Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in
Tuition: 10.00am – 4.30pm (with a break for lunch)

“Lovely day in a beautiful setting, informative tuition. Delicious lunch and tea time treats, really enjoyed the day and feel prepared to start my own projects”