WORKSHOPS

  • Brush Control & Strokes

    Learn how to hold and move a signpainter’s brush, practicing the essential strokes that form every letter.

  • Letterform Construction

    Break down letters into their component strokes and understand how structure, rhythm, and flow bring them to life.

  • Classic Signpainter Styles

    Explore three core alphabets:

    • Single Stroke Block
    • Signpainter Casuals
    • Architect Casual

  • Poster Production

    Work on butcher paper and poster layouts, producing sheets of alphabets and words as you go. By the end of the day you’ll take home everything you’ve painted — a personal record of your progress.

  • Craft & Culture

    Gain insight into the history and tradition of signpainting, and see how the craft continues to thrive today.

Step into the world of traditional hand-painted signs!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of signpainting: brush control, basic strokes, letterform construction, and the craft techniques that give hand painted letters their timeless character.

Guided by Gaston — you’ll get an entertaining introduction to a trade that blends art, design, and craftsmanship.

Whether you’re a designer, lettering enthusiast, or simply curious to try something new, this workshop is designed for complete beginners as well as creatives wanting to expand their skill set.

All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your own hand-painted piece to take home.

Workshops run in small groups to ensure plenty of individual guidance.