Hand Painted Sign Artists
Southern California
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8-week sign painting workshop (64 hours)
WORKSHOP EVERY WEDNESDAY
APRIL 8, 2026 - MAY 27, 2026
8 HOUR CLASS @ $1,200.00
7:00AM - 3:00PM
learn the fundamentals of sign painting and rules to lettering and layout.
each week, students will build their skills starting from the absolute basics of drawing letterforms, to creating a custom, hand-painted sign.
homework will be assigned throughout the week to assist in understanding the lessons taught during the class.
no prior experience required.
all materials for the class included.
lunch 11:30am-Noon.
taught by Alex Kurakake “Smart Alex” and a special guest. LA Trade-Tech alumni.
no refunds
3-day hand-lettering & brush basics workshop
WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 14, 15, 16 2026
18 HOURS @ $650.00
8:00AM - 2:30PM EACH DAY
learn the basics of the brush and create a hand painted sign from scratch.
with expert guidance from smart alex hand-painted signs.
this class will focus on the fundamentals of sign painting, tools of the trade, and much more.
no drawing will take place in this class.
for beginners, hobbyists or anybody interested in the craft.
8:00am-2:30pm 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, CALIFORNIA
address provided upon confirmation.
water gilding workshop with alex kurakake
WATER GILDING CLASS WORKSHOP with
INSTRUCTOR ALEX KURAKAKE of SMART ALEX SIGNS
WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 31, 2026 (8:00am-5:00pm)
9 HOUR CLASS FROM 8:00AM TO 5:00PM
PRICE $500
Learn the basic and proper way to water gild with genuine gold leaf.
Learn the traditional way to water gild with genuine gold leaf. Not for the absolute beginner, some brush skills are required. 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.
Located in Huntington Beach, California.
Location Address will be sent via email upon Enrollment.
TBA To Be Announced
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,
Address will be sent upon registration, all materials provided.
TBA To Be Announced
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.
TBA To Be Announced
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.
TBA To Be Announced
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, california
Address will be sent upon confirmation.
