Enamel Sign Painting Workshop
Be inspired by Fairground Art to design and paint your own house number or letterform in this creative workshop
Location
Market House Studio
36 Adelaide Street Fleetwood FY7 6AB United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Be inspired by the colourful letterforms of Fairground Art to design and paint a house number sign or individual letterform to decorate your home or for a special gift.
Based in an artists studio you will see examples of heritage Sign Painting and Fairground Art which is currently listed as an 'Endangered Craft' by the UK Heritage Craft organisation.
This is a fun sociable workshop for beginners or experienced painters. You will be guided by experienced art workshop leaders in a step by step process and gain insights into how lettering art is made.
We will begin by drawing an individual letter or number design onto a square shaped, composite aluminium panel, before testing out how it feels to paint with enamel paints. These are durable for outdoor use with bright, lasting colour, making them great for boats, houses or shop signs. Options are to add a second colour 'drop shadow' and learn about contrasting colours that make your letterform stand out.
You will learn how to care for and use sign painting brushes, but feel free to bring your own brushes you feel comfortable using.
If you wish to sketch or print out a number or letterform for your sign- please bring this along. We will show you how to transfer your design onto the aluminium panel - just make sure it is the correct size to fit into a 20cm x 20cm square.
The workshop will take place in an artists studio where you can see other examples of 'Endangered Craft' sign paintings such as Gold Leaf artworks - and hear how they are made.
Workshops will be run in small groups of 5 to give one to one help. Some experience of drawing and painting will helpful, but if you are new to this just keep your design simple - it will be effective with contrasting bright colours!
This workshop is for adults, but anyone sensitive to oil based paints or solvents should not attend. Please note that access to the studio is via stairs only.
We are teacher trained and will tailor the session to your skills. Please let us know in advance if you have any additional learning needs.
This workshop is run by Artist Lisa Wigham as part of The Two a.m. Press Endangered Craft Project supported by The Arts Council of England.
Frequently asked questions
I'm afraid access to the studio is by stairs only.
Yes - tea coffee and snacks will be provided during the session you can take breaks as and when you need.
No due to enamel paint fumes this is adults only.
Groups are kept small to limit paint fumes, and ventilation at all times from open windows and doors. I will make sure the room is warm with heating running but please bring warm clothing incase it is a cold day. If you are allergic or sensitive to White Spirit or Enamel paint please do not attend.
Yes- just keep your design plan simple with one colour . Feel free to bring a sketch or print off a letter form to use for your design- just make sure if fits a 20cm x 20cm panel.
I will provide aprons but wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on and beware if you have nice painted nails, the white spirit can react to gels or enamel nail varnish.
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Events and workshops are led by Heritage Craft practitioners in collaboration with the Two a.m. Press.