1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course Every TUESDAY, Oct 27. - Dec. 15, 2026 at 8am-2pm $800 for 8 Weeks
SMART ALEX SIGNS
ORANGE COUNTY SIGN PAINTING Classes and Workshops
Los Angeles Southern California Sign Graphics Trade Tech
1st Semester
8-Week Sign Painting
CLASS WORKSHOP
EVERY TUESDAY
October 27, 2026 - December 15, 2026
8:00am - 2:00pm
@ $800.00 for 8 Weeks
1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course (Every Tuesday October 27, 2026 - December 15, 2026) from 8:00am - 2:00pm at $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, the founder of Smart Alex Signs, and the creator of SoCal Sign Painting Workshops in Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California.
In this video, meet your instructor and discover Alex’s passion for traditional hand-painted sign work, his experience in the craft, and his dedication to sharing these skills with aspiring sign painters.
Develop Your Sign Painting Skills with the 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course of Alex Kurakake - LA Trade Tech Sign Alumni & Sign Instructor of Smart Alex Hand-Painted Signs
Hand-painted signs bring a level of personality, artistry, and craftsmanship that cannot be duplicated by mass-produced graphics. The 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course by SMART ALEX SIGNS, taught by Alex Kurakake, LA Trade Tech Sign Alumni and Hand-Painted Sign Artist, introduces students to the core skills of traditional sign painting, including lettering, brush techniques, brush control, composition, consistency, and confidence. Designed for beginners and artists who want to improve their abilities, this hands-on course provides a solid foundation for developing traditional sign painting skills.
LEARN THE VALUES OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SIGN PAINTING
Creating quality hand-painted signs begins with a strong understanding of the fundamentals. The first semester teaches students lettering, sign layout, spacing, basic brush strokes, paper signs, and other essential techniques, helping them understand how each element works together to create balanced and visually appealing hand-painted signs.
These core skills establish a solid foundation that students can continue developing throughout future semesters.
Value # 1: Learn How to Draw Letters by Hand
Lettering is a key foundation of traditional sign painting. Students practice various alphabets while developing an understanding of letter shapes, proportions, spacing, consistency, and how letters work together. These foundational techniques help students create clean, well-balanced, and professional hand-painted lettering as they build their overall sign painting skills.
Value # 2: Develop Basic Brush Stroke Techniques
A sign painter’s brush is an essential tool in mastering the craft. Students will learn fundamental brush strokes, movement, pressure, and control using Tempera Paint and Sable Brushes, which they will purchase after receiving the required materials list. With hands-on practice, students will build the control, consistency, and confidence needed to advance their traditional sign-painting skills.
Value # 3: Understand Layout Before You Paint
Students will learn why proper layout is essential to effective sign painting, understanding how lettering, spacing, proportions, and composition come together to create a balanced and attractive design. By planning and organizing each project before picking up the brush, students can approach their signs with greater purpose, accuracy, and confidence.
Value # 4: Learn the Craft Through Paper Signs and Hands-On Practice
Traditional sign painting involves far more than simply applying paint to a surface. Through paper signs, hands-on exercises, and consistent practice, students strengthen key skills in lettering, layout, composition, and brush control. These foundational techniques help build confidence, precision, and craftsmanship that students can continue developing beyond the classroom.
Value # 5: Build Skills That Continue Into the Next Semesters
The 1st Semester is a prerequisite for the 2nd Semester, giving students the opportunity to progress into the 3rd Semester. Each semester builds on the skills developed in the previous level and is priced separately, creating a structured, step-by-step learning experience for students seeking to build a strong foundation in traditional hand-painted sign work.
Master Traditional Sign Painting With an Experienced Sign Artist
Traditional sign painting is more than watching tutorials or learning lettering techniques from a screen. It is a hands-on craft that takes practice, patience, brush control, letter construction, spacing, and composition to create a balanced, professionally painted sign.
Led by Alex Kurakake, LA Trade Tech Sign Alumni and Hand-Painted Sign Artist, this course provides students with guided instruction and hands-on practice in traditional hand-painted lettering. Students have the opportunity to ask questions, practice techniques, refine their brushwork, and develop a deeper appreciation for the skill and craftsmanship behind traditional sign painting.
Who Is the 1st Semester Sign Painting Course For?
The 1st Semester Sign Painting Course is ideal for students, artists, and creative professionals who want to learn or improve their traditional sign painting skills, including:
Aspiring hand-painted sign artists
Artists interested in traditional lettering
Beginners learning sign painting basics
Graphic artists adding hand lettering to their skills
Sign makers exploring traditional techniques
Creative professionals expanding their artistic abilities
Students planning to continue into future semesters
You don’t need to master everything right away. The 1st Semester focuses on building a strong foundation, learning essential techniques, and developing skills students can practice and refine throughout their sign painting journey.
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Build Your Sign Painting Skills from the Ground Up with Our 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Workshop
Traditional hand-painted sign work involves far more than simply applying paint to a surface. Students first learn the fundamentals of letter construction, spacing, layout, brush control, composition, patience, and craftsmanship. The 1st Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course offers hands-on practice in drawing letters, working with different alphabets, mastering basic brush strokes, and creating signs on paper.
For aspiring sign painters and creative individuals in Huntington Beach and throughout Orange County, this course provides an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in the traditional art of hand-painted signs. Led by Alex Kurakake of SMART ALEX SIGNS, the course combines fundamental instruction with practical experience, helping students build skills they can continue developing in future semesters and projects.
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