Letterheads '09

(25th, 26th and 27th of September 09)

Letterheads and what it really is all about:

People who all share a common interest and desire to see the skills and knowledge learnt over many years, are not lost to the new generation of signwriters.

To share and encourage people to step up to the next level. My first Letterhead Meet was in 1995, the passion that was passed on to me is still as strong today, anyone who has attended any of the past 15 Letterheads in Australia or anywhere else will tell you different things about the meets, but the common bond is what you take away from a meet, new friends, long lost friends, new ideas and techniques and even more a new found passion and pride for the sign industry.

That’s why we gladly offered to host the 16th Australian Letterheads to give back some of what we have received from our Craft.

Become part of a growing family of sign people from all corners of the World. A Letterhead believes in sharing their skills and knowledge with others in our trade. Our goal is to preserve the best of our industry's history and learn today's new technologies together.

The more you give, the more you receive. The secret is to dive right in and get involved.

If you have never attended a "live" Letterhead Meet, we encourage you to find one near you and get involved. The latest info on future live meets can always be found at the http://www.letterville.com/events Check it out on a regular basis.

Please register before the end of August 09.

Everybody attending Letterheads is to create their version of the Letterheads 09 logo or a piece of artwork to display - Approx 600mm x 500mm.

Even a kids colouring in competition using the Black & White Logo, with a special kids prize up for grabs!

Workshops!

(No community projects, only things for you to take home.)

Glue chip & Gilding Project.

Paul Jordan from Jordan Signs & Jeff Harvey from Harvey Signs will once again run a glue chip and gilding project on glass. They will be sharing secrets and tips that have been passed on over many years. Please book early as numbers are limited for this project, at an extra cost of $25 per project.

True Flames (Airbrushed) Project.

Kev Browne is passing on how to Airbrush true flames. - Please book for this also as we need to supply the panels and special projects that you will airbrush. Numbers are limtied to 25 for this project and an extra cost of $25 apply's.

The Bar Fridge Raffle!

Watch or have a go with an airbrush with some very special guest artists. Panels, T-Shirts, Paint and even Airbrushes supplied if you need. The Bar Fridge (Airbrushed by airbrush artists over the weekend) will be raffled and the winner will be drawn on Saturday night. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5.

Daniel Seddon - Signs Plus Graphics

Stuart Vimpani - Airbrushing Made Easy

Illustrator / Artist

Peter Gouldthorpe, a very talented Illustrator and Artist from sunny Tasmania.

Pinstriping.

Have a go at pinstriping special panels and layouts ready to go. With others on hand to guide you, you can also have a go at the pinstrping race track. There will also be layouts and panels for begginers / apprentices to try there hand at, again with old hands to help guide.

Etched Aluminium.

Etched logo on aluminium with Ian Stewart-Koster from Traditional Signs. This is your logo badge to take home so everyone has to have a go at this. Timber panels supplied to fix plaques to and a great new skill to take home.

3D Cut Outs.

Brian from Jordan Signs will show special paint effects on 3D foam cut outs such as, rust, brass & other effects. These are great display items to take home.

Places to stay whilst here:

These places are all in a very close proximety to our shop, but you could stay anywhere in Hobart and still only be 25 mins away from the shop.

Best Western

Martin Cash Motor Lodge

Northside Holiday Villas

Stuff for the family to do while you play!

As some people may be bringing the family along as well, we thought it best to have some links to some of the attractions that Tassie has to offer. These are just a few things to get you started, but there is alot to see and do here in Tassie.

Mt Wellington

Port Arthur Day / Overnight trip

Salamanca Markets

Hobart Day tours

PLEASE !

It would help us with all our planning if registrations could be in by the end of August 09 at the latest.

Thanks all and look forward to seeing you all.

P.S Make sure you bring a smile.

Useful Links -

www.letterheadfonts.com

Suppliers / Supporters of Letterheads 09 -

www.signsheet.com

www.houseofkolor.com.au

www.taspaints.com.au

www.australianvisual.com.au

www.marsdenbros.com.au

- Poster - letterheads LOGO Poster

- Click here for registration form

- Letterheads 09 Logo - Letterheads 09 Logo - this is a black and white .pdf of the logo above.

- How to get here from the Airport - Map

- How to get here from the Boat - Map

- Email - info@thesignandprintshop.com.au