My intensive three-month Professional Practice Workshop explores how to develop graffiti, street art and mural projects for clients. Through classroom sessions, visits to existing artworks and practical painting, I guide participants through the process of researching, designing, presenting and executing a commission.
The course brings together artistic practice and the requirements of working with businesses. Participants develop their techniques while learning how to respond to a client’s brief, prepare a proposal and organise the work needed to paint shutters and exterior spaces.
Understanding Public Art and Its Context
We begin by studying the history of public art and its impact on communities. We visit selected areas with original murals, graffiti and street art to examine different styles and techniques through real examples.
These visits provide a starting point for discussing the relationship between an artwork and its surroundings. We consider how artists approach different surfaces and spaces, connecting these observations with the projects participants will develop during the workshop.
Drawing, Composition and Spray Painting Techniques
Working with me and different specialists, participants explore freehand spray painting, stencil, rollers, brushes and masking tape. We practise different methods for transferring a sketch onto a wall and develop the drawing skills needed to prepare a design.
Classroom work includes colour theory, composition and proportions. Participants learn to consider the dimensions of the painting surface as they organise their ideas, refine the composition and select their colours.
Alongside this technical work, we hold brainstorming sessions on marketing and business identity, looking at how a design can respond to the commercial needs of a client.
Developing a Design for a Real Client
Participants meet the owners of selected businesses who want to decorate their shutters and invest in their exterior appearance. They collect the information and references needed to approach the project as a commissioned work.
Back in the classroom, I guide the brainstorming and design process. We work with the information gathered from the client, considering the business identity, commercial requirements and proportions of the space.
Once the composition and colour selection are complete, participants prepare the final sketch and proposal. This stage connects the creative process with the responsibility of presenting a design for approval before painting begins.
From Approved Proposal to Finished Wall
After the proposal is approved and the schedule is confirmed, we move on to preparation. Participants learn how to prepare the working area and protect the surrounding surfaces before applying paint.
During execution, they put the techniques covered in the course into practice: transferring the sketch to the wall, using the appropriate painting methods and improving their skills as the project develops.
I guide participants through this stage, helping them connect their classroom work with the practical demands of completing a mural or painted shutter for a client.
Frequently Asked Questions About REB.MWC’s Professional Practice Workshop
How long does the workshop last?
The Professional Practice Workshop is an intensive three-month course combining research, classroom design sessions, technical practice and work on a client project.
What painting techniques are covered?
Participants explore freehand spray painting, stencil, rollers, brushes and masking tape with different specialists. The course also covers drawing, colour theory, composition and methods for transferring a sketch onto a wall.
Will participants work with real clients?
Yes. Participants meet selected business owners, gather information and references, and develop proposals for their shutters or exterior spaces. The artwork and schedule must be approved before painting begins.
Does the workshop include design and project preparation?
Yes. Participants work through client research, brainstorming, composition, colour selection and presentation of the final proposal. They also learn how to prepare the working area and protect surrounding surfaces.
How can I request registration information?
Complete the form below to enquire about the three-month Professional Practice Workshop and request availability and registration details.
Develop Your Professional Practice with REB.MWC
Complete the form below to request information about the workshop. Tell me about your interest in graffiti, street art or mural painting and enquire about the next available course.
Join a Design and Spray Painting Workshop with REB.MWC
Interested in developing your design and spray painting skills with me? Complete the form below to request a place in the three-month Professional Practice Workshop or enquire about organising this course for your institution or group. Share your preferred dates and what you would like to learn, and I’ll provide information about availability and registration.