3rd Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course Every WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2027 - Feb. 24, 2027 at 8am-2pm $800 for 8 Weeks
Updated: Oct 6
SMART ALEX SIGNS
ORANGE COUNTY SIGN PAINTING Classes and Workshops
Los Angeles Southern California Sign Graphics Trade Tech
3rd Semester
8-Week Sign Painting
CLASS WORKSHOP
EVERY WEDNESDAY
January 6, 2027 - February 24, 2027
8:00am - 2:00pm
@ $800.00 for 8 Weeks
3rd Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course (Every Wednesday January 6, 2027 - February 24, 2027) from 8:00am - 2:00pm at $800 for 8 weeks
Enrollment Requirement: Prerequisite 2nd Semester
Instruction covers the use of Specialized Tools and Materials used to produce Window Signs using 1shot Lettering Enamel. Training includes painting on Exterior and Reverse Windows. In addition, students will paint a Temporary Splash Window.
Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm.
$800 total for 8-Weeks.
Location address in Huntington Beach, Orange County
Professional Window Sign Painting Materials
The ORANGE COUNTY SIGN PAINTING WORKSHOPS COMPANY – a Division of Smart Alex Hand-Painted Signs 3rd Semester course gives students hands-on instruction in the traditional materials and specialized tools used for window sign painting with 1 Shot Lettering Enamel. Students learn how these materials are prepared and applied to glass while developing practical skills in traditional lettering and hand-painted graphic techniques.
Exterior Glass Sign Painting Techniques
Students will develop practical experience painting exterior-facing window signs. Instruction introduces students to the process of preparing a window surface, establishing the layout, applying lettering and artwork, and completing the painted design. The training provides an opportunity to practice traditional window sign painting techniques in a hands-on classroom environment.
Traditional Reverse Glass Sign Painting
The course also introduces students to the traditional technique of reverse glass sign painting. Students learn how lettering and artwork are constructed from the back side of the glass so that the finished design can be viewed correctly from the opposite side. This specialized process helps students gain experience with the planning, layering, and application techniques required for reverse-painted glass signs.
Temporary Splash Window Project
As part of the practical coursework, students will create a Temporary Splash Window. This project provides an opportunity to apply window painting techniques to a temporary design while practicing layout, lettering, paint application, spacing, and visual presentation. Students can use the project to further develop their ability to translate a sign concept into a finished window graphic.
Learn from Alex Kurakake
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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.
Students Who May Benefit From the Course
The 3rd Semester program is intended for students who have completed the required 2nd Semester Sign Painting Course and are ready to continue developing their traditional sign painting abilities. The course may be suitable for individuals interested in learning more about:
Traditional sign painting
Hand-painted signage
Window lettering
Exterior window sign painting
Reverse glass painting
1 Shot Lettering Enamel
Commercial window graphics
Traditional lettering techniques
Professional sign painting skills
Advancing From the 2nd Semester to the 3rd Semester
The 3rd Semester 8-Week Sign Painting Course continues the training introduced during the required 2nd Semester prerequisite course, held from October 28, 2026 through December 16, 2026. Completing the 2nd Semester provides students with foundational experience that prepares them for more specialized window sign painting instruction.
During the 2nd Semester, students worked with 1 Shot Lettering Enamel and practiced painting on different outdoor sign substrates, including plywood and aluminum. Coursework included Sign Layout & Design, Blending, Convex and Beveled Letters, and Faux Marble techniques.
Students also completed a hands-on 2' x 3' plywood sign project, giving them practical experience that can be carried forward into the 3rd Semester at ORANGE COUNTY SIGN PAINTING WORKSHOPS COMPANY – a Division of Smart Alex Hand-Painted Signs.
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