1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course (Every Tues. Oct. 27 - Dec. 15) 8am-2pm $800 for 8 weeks
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1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY
OCTOBER 27, 2026 - DECEMBER 15, 2026
8:00AM to 2:00PM
$800 for 8 Weeks
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1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course
(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
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Alex Kurakake is a Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) alumnus, founder of Smart Alex Signs, a hand-painted sign company, and the creator of SoCal Sign Painting Workshops in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California.
In this video, get to know your instructor and learn more about Alex’s passion for the craft of traditional sign painting.
1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course: Build the Foundation Behind Great Hand-Painted Signs
Hand-painted signs have a unique character that mass-produced graphics cannot easily 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 traditional sign painting fundamentals, including lettering, brushwork, control, composition, consistency, and confidence—perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their skills.
LEARN THE VALUES OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SIGN PAINTING
Great hand-painted signs begin with strong fundamentals. The first semester focuses on lettering, layout, spacing, basic brush strokes, paper signs, and more, helping students understand the techniques behind creating well-designed hand-painted signs while building a foundation they can continue developing in future semesters.
Value # 1: Learn How to Draw Letters by Hand
Lettering is a key foundation of traditional sign painting. Students will work with multiple alphabets to develop an understanding of letter forms, proportions, spacing, consistency, and character relationships—essential skills for creating clean, balanced, and professional hand-painted lettering as they advance in sign painting.
Value # 2: Develop Basic Brush Stroke Techniques
A sign painter’s brush is essential to the craft. Students will learn basic brush strokes, movement, and control using Tempera Paint and Sable Brushes, which they must purchase after receiving the required materials list. With practice, students will build the brush control needed for more advanced sign-painting techniques.
Value # 3: Understand Layout Before You Paint
Students will learn why layout is essential to sign painting, including how lettering, spacing, proportions, and composition work together to create a balanced design. This helps students plan their projects before they begin painting.
Value # 4: Learn the Craft Through Paper Signs and Hands-On Practice
Traditional sign painting involves more than painting on a finished surface. Paper signs and practice exercises help students develop lettering, layouts, and brush techniques through hands-on repetition, building a strong foundation they can continue practicing beyond the classroom.
Value # 5: Build Skills That Continue Into the Next Semesters
The 1st Semester is a prerequisite for the 2nd Semester, with students able to progress toward the 3rd Semester. Each semester builds on previous skills and is priced individually, creating a progressive learning experience for students who want to develop a strong foundation in traditional sign painting.
Learn From a Sign Painting Artist With Industry Experience
Learning traditional sign painting goes beyond watching videos or reading about lettering techniques.
With Alex Kurakake, LA Trade Tech Sign Alumni and Hand-Painted Sign Artist, students can learn traditional hand-painted lettering through guided instruction and hands-on practice. The course gives students an opportunity to ask questions, practice techniques, develop their skills, and better understand the craftsmanship behind traditional hand-painted signs.
Who Is This Course For?
The 1st Semester course can be valuable for a variety of students and creative professionals, including:
Aspiring hand-painted sign artists
Artists interested in traditional lettering
Beginners wanting to learn sign painting fundamentals
Graphic artists interested in adding hand lettering to their skill set
Sign makers interested in traditional techniques
Creative professionals looking to expand their artistic abilities
Students interested in pursuing additional semesters of sign painting education
You don't need to become an expert overnight. The purpose of the first semester is to establish the fundamentals and give students techniques they can continue practicing and developing.
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Start With the Fundamentals
Learning hand-painted sign work involves more than applying paint. Students develop 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, learning different alphabets, practicing basic brush strokes, and creating paper signs.
For those interested in learning the traditional art of sign painting in Huntington Beach and Orange County, this course offers a strong foundation for developing essential skills. SMART ALEX SIGNS, led by Alex Kurakake, invites aspiring sign painters and creative individuals to begin learning the fundamentals of traditional hand-painted sign painting.
Los Angeles, Orange County, Southern California
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