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1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting (Every TUESDAY October 27, 2026 - December 15, 2026) 8am-2pm $800 for 8 weeks
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HAND PAINTING WORKSHOPS
SMART ALEX HAND-PAINTED SIGNS
1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course
Meets EVERY TUESDAY
October 27, 2026 - December 15, 2026
(8:00am - 2:00pm)
Fee: $800.00 for 8 Weeks
1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting
Every Tuesday October 27, 2026 - December 15, 2026 (8:00am - 2:00pm)
$800 for 8 weeks
All of the fundamentals from Drawing Letters, Layout, Basic Brush Strokes, Paper Signs & more. Students will become equipped with multiple alphabets, using Tempera Paint and Sable Brushes (Must be purchased by students, please wait for instruction).
1st Semester is a prerequisite for 2nd Semester, advancing then to the 3rd Semester, with each semester building on top of the other (priced individually).
Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm.
$800 total for 8-Weeks.
Location address in Huntington Beach, Orange County
Master the Fundamentals of Hand-Painted Sign Work with 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course
Hand-painted signs offer a unique character and craftsmanship that mass-produced graphics cannot replicate. The 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course from SMART ALEX SIGNS, led by Alex Kurakake, LA Trade Tech Sign Alumni and Hand-Painted Sign Artist, teaches essential foundations including lettering, brushwork, control, composition, consistency, and confidence. Perfect for beginners or artists looking to strengthen their skills, this hands-on course builds a strong foundation in traditional sign painting.
LEARN THE VALUES OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SIGN PAINTING
Creating great hand-painted signs starts with mastering the fundamentals. The first semester introduces students to lettering, layout, spacing, basic brush strokes, paper signs, and other essential techniques, giving them a practical understanding of how individual elements come together to create balanced, well-designed hand-painted signs. These foundational skills provide a strong starting point students can continue building upon in future semesters.
Value # 1: Learn How to Draw Letters by Hand
Lettering is one of the fundamental skills in traditional sign painting. Students will practice working with different alphabets while learning about letter forms, proportions, spacing, consistency, and character relationships. These essential skills help students create clean, balanced, and professional hand-painted lettering as they continue developing their sign painting techniques.
Value # 2: Develop Basic Brush Stroke Techniques
A sign painter’s brush is one of the most important tools in the craft. Students will be introduced to fundamental brush strokes, movement, pressure, and control using Tempera Paint and Sable Brushes, which students will purchase after receiving the required materials list. Through hands-on practice, students will develop the brush control, consistency, and confidence needed to progress into more advanced sign-painting techniques.
Value # 3: Understand Layout Before You Paint
Students will discover why proper layout is a fundamental part of sign painting, learning how lettering, spacing, proportions, and composition work together to create a well-balanced and visually appealing design. This process teaches students to plan and organize their projects before picking up the brush, helping them approach each sign with greater purpose and precision.
Value # 4: Learn the Craft Through Paper Signs and Hands-On Practice
Traditional sign painting is about much more than applying paint to a finished surface. Through paper signs, hands-on exercises, and repeated practice, students develop essential skills in lettering, layout, composition, and brush control. These foundational techniques help students build confidence and craftsmanship they can continue developing well beyond the classroom.
Value # 5: Build Skills That Continue Into the Next Semesters
The 1st Semester serves as the prerequisite for the 2nd Semester, allowing students to continue advancing toward the 3rd Semester. Each semester is designed to build upon the skills learned in the previous level and is priced separately, providing a structured, step-by-step learning experience for students who want to develop a strong foundation in traditional hand-painted sign work.
Learn Traditional Sign Painting From an Experienced Sign Artist
Traditional sign painting is more than simply watching videos or reading about lettering techniques. It is a hands-on craft that requires practice, patience, brush control, letter construction, spacing, and an understanding of how each element comes together to create a well-painted sign.
Led by Alex Kurakake, LA Trade Tech Sign Alumni and Hand-Painted Sign Artist, this course gives students the opportunity to learn traditional hand-painted lettering through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Students can ask questions, practice techniques, improve their brushwork, and gain a deeper understanding of the skill and craftsmanship behind traditional hand-painted signs.
Who Is This 8-Week Sign Painting Course For?
The 1st Semester Sign Painting Course is designed for a variety of students, artists, and creative professionals who want to explore or strengthen their traditional sign painting skills, including:
Aspiring hand-painted sign artists
Artists interested in traditional lettering
Beginners learning sign painting fundamentals
Graphic artists looking to add hand lettering to their skill set
Sign makers interested in traditional techniques
Creative professionals looking to expand their artistic abilities
Students interested in continuing into additional semesters of sign painting education
You don't need to become an expert overnight. The goal of the 1st Semester is to establish a strong foundation, introduce essential techniques, and give students skills they can continue to practice, refine, and develop as they progress in their sign painting journey.
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Start With the Fundamentals of Sign Painting with our 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Workshop
Traditional hand-painted sign work is about much more than putting paint on a surface. Students begin by developing essential skills such as letter construction, spacing, layout, brush control, composition, patience, and craftsmanship. The 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course provides hands-on instruction in drawing letters, exploring different alphabets, practicing fundamental brush strokes, and creating signs on paper.
For aspiring sign painters and creative individuals in Huntington Beach and throughout Orange County, this course offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in the traditional craft of hand-painted sign painting. Led by Alex Kurakake of SMART ALEX SIGNS, the course introduces students to the fundamentals while giving them practical experience they can continue developing through future semesters and projects.
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