Hand Painted Sign Artists
Southern California
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8-week sign painting course workshop with alex kurakake
MEETS EVERY FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - MARCH 27, 2026
7:00AM - 3:00PM PST
PRICE @ $1,200.00
WORKSHOP STARTS FROM 7AM - 3PM PST
8 classes once a week, every friday
Learn the FUNDAMENTALS OF SIGN PAINTING and RULES TO LETTERING & LAYOUT. Each week, students will BUILD THEIR SKILLS starting from the ABSOLUTE BASICS OF DRAWING LETTERFORMS, to CREATING A CUSTOM HAND-PAINTED SIGNAGE.
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.
2-day intro to sign painting for beginners
TBA To Be Announced
FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER OR ANYONE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THE CRAFT OF SIGN PAINTING!
This class has been SPECIFICALLY CREATED TO WALK STUDENTS THROUGH THE GENERAL PROCESS OF CREATING A HAND PAINTING SIGN FROM SCRATCH.
STUDENTS WILL PAINT THEIR OWN SIGN USING A PROVIDED DESIGN BY THE INSTRUCTOR and WILL LEARN ABOUT THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
No drawing is required for this class, which allows for more time on the brush.
All materials provided. 7 hrs each day including lunch (not provided).
3-day hand-lettering & layout workshop
TBA To Be Announced
24 hours of instruction class
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, CALIFORNIA
water gilding workshop with alex kurakake and sun gold signs
TBA To Be Announced
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, california
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.
