Hand Painted Sign Artists
Southern California
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WORKSHOP ON MARCH 9, 2025
4 hour class
$150.00
paint and age a custom one-of-a-kind "antique" sign with alex kurakake
hand-painted sign artist / instructor from smart alex signs orange county
I will have a handful of designs to choose from and will go over many different techniques for creating a faux antique sign. This class is a lot of fun and very forgiving if you are worried about your skill level. No drawing or prior skills necessary.
For beginners to advanced, 9am-1pm in person.
Address will be sent upon registration, all materials provided.
WORKSHOP ON MARCH 28, 29, 30
24 hours of instruction class
workshop starts at 8:00am each day.
PRICE @ $500
3 full days of hands on sign painting with expert guidance by smart alex and a special guest.
DAY 1
LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LETTERING, HOW TO SCALE YOUR LETTERS, LETTER SPACING, AND THE RULES TO LAYOUT.
DAY 2
LEARN THE MATERIALS AND PROCESS FOR PREPPING OR PAINTING SIGNS. BEGIN DRAWING FULL SIZE LAYOUTS FOR CLASS ASSIGNMENT. PRACTICE BASIC BRUSHSTROKES WITH 1 SHOT OF LETTERING ENAMEL.
DAY 3
HAND-PAINT A SIGN AND LEARN THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE.
Located in Huntington Beach
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY WITH ALEX KURAKAKE
MAY 6. - JUNE 24, 2025
PRICE @ $1,200.00
WORKSHOP STARTS FROM 8AM- 4PM.
Learn the BASICS OF THE BRUSH, THE RULES TO LETTERING & LAYOUT, MULTIPLE ALPHABETS, EFFECTS LIKE CONVEX/BEVELED LETTERS, BLENDING & FAUX MARBLE, and MUCH MORE.
Students will build their skills each week and will complete the course with their own custom hand painted sign using all the skills acquired.
Some homework will be assigned, materials will be provided.
We will take a 45 min break to eat lunch.
WE OFFER 2 DIFFERENT 8-WEEK SIGN PAINTING COURSES
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY
JAN 7. - FEB 25, 2025
MEETS EVERY FRIDAY
JAN 3. - FEB 21, 2025
NEW STUDENTS $1,200.00
RETURNING 2-3 DAY STUDENTS $900
WORKSHOP STARTS FROM 8AM- 4PM.
Learn the BASICS OF THE BRUSH, THE RULES TO LETTERING & LAYOUT, MULTIPLE ALPHABETS, EFFECTS LIKE CONVEX/BEVELED LETTERS, BLENDING & FAUX MARBLE, and MUCH MORE.
Students will build their skills each week and will complete the course with their own custom hand painted sign using all the skills acquired.
Some homework will be assigned, materials will be provided.
We will take a 45 min break to eat lunch.
WORKSHOP TO BE DETERMINED
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price @ $30
layout class will focus on designing different types of signs with a pencil and paper through zoom.
each class, a different set of copy will be given and students will engage in creating their own version of that sign within the allotted time. tips and critiques will be given by the instructor during and after design has been completed.
please have a sharp pencil, eraser, (2) blank 8 1/2 x 11 paper and a ruler.
water gilding workshop with alex kurakake and sun gold signs
WORKSHOP TO BE DETERMINED
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price @ $500
learn the basic and proper way to water gild with genuine gold leaf.
water gilding class workshop students will participate in creating a two-toned water-gilded sign using traditional methods by hand. all materials will be supplied by the instructors for class use. bring a notebook, pen and pack your own lunch.
address will be sent via email upon registration, located in huntington beach.
WORKSHOP TO BE DETERMINED
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$450.00
Learn the basics of the brush and create a hand painted sign from scratch. With expert guidance from Smart Alex and a special guest.
From layout, lettering, tools of the trade, suppliers and much more. Kick off your sign painting journey here, for beginners to pros, hobbyists or anybody interested in the craft.
8am-4pm with a 45-min lunch break. Lunch not provided.
A fridge is available for anybody who’d like to bring their own lunch. Located in Huntington Beach, address provided upon confirmation.
Materials will be supplied for the class.
Participants will leave with their new sign, practice charts & instructional handouts.
WORKSHOP TO BE DETERMINED
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$40.00
Layout class will focus on designing different types of signs with a pencil and paper through Zoom.
Each class, a different set of copy will be given and students will engage in creating their own version of that sign within the allotted time.
Tips and critiques will be given by the instructor during and after design has been completed.
Please have a sharp pencil, eraser, (2) blank 8 1/2 x 11 paper and a ruler.
WORKSHOP TO BE DETERMINED
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$200.00
Learn how to Surface Gild in reverse on glass, plus abalone/mother of pearl inlay.
The instructor will go over application, materials & where to purchase them, plus different effects for the gold and after care. Everything you need to know to get started gilding on just about any surface!
Surface gilding workshop for new students starts at $200
while returning 2-3 day students is at $150. Book now!
Students will leave with a finished glass sign. Please bring a notebook and pen, all materials provided.
Please bring your own lunch or a snack if needed.
WORKSHOP TO BE DETERMINED
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$200.00
Learn how to paint Casual lettering and understand when it’s most appropriate to use this type of lettering
This class will be held in-person at my shop in Huntington Beach.
Address will be sent upon confirmation.
