Introduction to Signwriting // A Weekend Workshop with Vanessa Power (Signs Of Power)
Sat 6 Jul 2024 10:00 - Sun 7 Jul 2024 17:00
SKILLSETS, Digital Court, Rainsford St, D08R2YP
Description
Introduction to Signwriting // A Weekend Workshop with Vanessa Power (Signs of Power) // July 6 & 7 // 10:00 - 17:00
Join us in July for an exciting new workshop in the traditional art of signwriting! In this 2 day workshop, experienced sign painter Vanessa Power will teach traditional sign writing lettering styles and techniques giving participants the skills to create their very own hand painted signs. Vanessa will be joined by guest tutor Liane Barker.
She starts with teaching block lettering and brush strokes, continually improving brush control, technique and consistency, with participants gaining confidence every step of the way over the two days working towards completing their own sign on a piece of wood to take home.
Course Fee: €275
* Materials Provided
Your Tutor:
Vanessa Power, also known as Signs of Power, is an Irish lettering artist who specialises in custom lettering, word-based murals and hand-painted signs. Her vibrant style acts as a bridge between the traditional craft of sign painting and the arresting aesthetic of the pop art movement. Attracting commissions for Jameson, LinkedIn, Kildare Village, and a myriad of other national and international brands.
Guest Tutor: Liane Barker is a specialist in Traditional Hand Painted Signs and Gold Leaf Signage. In 1980, at the age of 20, Liane became one of only a few female sign writing apprentices; winning the highest honour of Top Apprentice for Queensland in 1982. Working in her Father’s business, Barker Signs, as an apprentice and later as partner, then owner; Liane learnt the foundational skills of Signwriting as well as a business acumen that has offered her a lifelong career in Signage and Design.www.signsofpower.com
Refund Policy:
* Unfortunately, no refunds are given. Please make sure that you, or the person you are gifting the workshop to, can attend this workshop.
If you cannot attend the workshop we can reschedule your workshop if you inform us up to 21 days prior to the workshop's start date. If you request to reschedule less than 21 days before the workshop starting date we will not be in a position to change the date. Places can be given to a friend if you can no longer attend - please inform us as soon as you can with the new attendee's contact details.
Location
SKILLSETS, Digital Court, Rainsford St, D08R2YP