News & Events

October 2: Introduction to Airbrush – Elyria, Ohio

June 02, 2010

Airbrush artist and pinstriper Chris MacMahan will host a day-long class in the basics of airbrush graphics at Vinnie’s Customs in Elyria, Ohio. The cost is $150 and includes a lesson manual and an airbrush. Plans for future workshops are in the works. Contact Chris at aerografix@msn.com or 440-365-7935. 


Learn how to reduce exposures to solvent vapors when spraying or screening

June 01, 2010

Exposures to organic solvents in lacquer thinners and screen printing inks can cause respiratory irritation, skin irritation, and neurologic problems. Scientists from the Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) program in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluated businesses in the sign industry and made recommendations to reduce potential health hazards. See what you can do to reduce exposures by reading their HHE reports, whether you manage printing and spraying operations or work directly with solvents yourself.

Two NIOSH HHE reports may be found online at:

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2007-0053-3092.pdf

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/1995-0308-2611.pdf


October 15-17: Letterheads Lucky 13th – Wellington, New Zealand

May 30, 2010

During this event, organizers plan to create examples to give the apprentices to inspire their brush skills doing on their Tech course training, possibly including a glass glided panel designed by Rob Copper. Daniel Reeve, calligrapher and map maker for Lord of the Rings will be the special guest, and is giving a presentation. Contact Nicole Swain, Nicole@finesigns.co.nz, for details.


Dan Sawatzky's Sign Magic Workshop

April 20, 2010

Dan Sawatzky's Sign Magic Workshop is held in the studio/shop of Sawatzky's Imagination Corporation in Yarrow, British Columbia. Attendance is limited to 14 participants. Learn more at www.imaginationcorporation.ca/workshops.html or call 604-823-2216.


MACtac Application Nation Training

April 07, 2010
 MACtac and Nazdar Source One are offering a series of seminars providing training on installation and digital media in Atlanta, GA (April 21-22), Pensauken, NJ (June), Cincinatti, OH (August), Los Angeles, CA (November). Visit www.theapplicationnation.com.

MUTOH “Hands-On” School of Wrap

March 20, 2010
Wide format printer manufacturer Mutoh America partners with  top graphic installer Justin Pate to take the MUTOH “Hands-On” School of Wrap class across the US in 2010. The classes are sponsored by media manufacturer Avery Dennison. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced session are offered. Sign up now--seating is limited. For information and registration visit: www.mutohcarwraps.com/MutohSchoolofWrap.html

October 24-30: Society of Gilders project in New Orleans

January 20, 2010
Gilders are invited to join the Society of Gilders (www.societyofgilders.org ) in their annual Community Service Project in New Orleans during the week of October 24, 2010--volunteering their talents and time in the restoration of an exceptionally beautiful 155 year-old church that was a victim of hurricane Katrina. St. Alphonsus Church, which is on the National Registry of Historic Buildings, had been undergoing restoration when Katrina hit. Several million dollars were required just to repair hurricane damage, and the restoration had to be cancelled. Contact Francis Lestingi at francis@signsofgold.com for information.

Roland University workshops

September 22, 2009

Get training on Roland equipment, software and supplies, learn new workflows and applications in these workshops held at Roland's Irvine, CA, and North Kingstown, RI, training facilities. Call 800-542-2307 or visit www.rolanddga.com/color/university/workshops.


SGIA Webinar Series

September 22, 2009

This series of webinars covers everything from sales and marketing to hands-on production issues. Visit www.sgia.org to learn more.

 


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