October 13, 2007 | 9:30 am - 5pm SO-CAL Speed Shop will host a "can't be missed" workshop with world famous pinstriping guru Herb Martinez. This workshop will cover an introduction to brushes, paints, solvents, safety and of course applying the lines! Some design work will also be covered. This workshop is a must for any airbrusher or custom painter involved in the Hot Rod or motorcycle decorative arts. Cost of the workshop is $250 per day and will include: One '00 Mac series' 10 striping brush One 1/4 pint can of white '1 Shot' paint(sponsored by 1shot) One 4 oz Squeeze bottle of 1Shot Thinner a clipboard for holding a slick paper magazine for paletting your paint. Bring a magazine of your choice. Herb Martinez's Guide to Pinstriping book There will also be miscellaneous color charts and reference guides available at no charge You must reserve a spot for the workshop by filling an application. A $50 deposit must be made to reserve your spot. Any further information needed is included on the application. Go to SO-CALs site to apply. Don't wait too long because the spots will fill up fast! More details at http://www.so-calspeedshop.com or http://www.herbmartinez.com/
I took one of Herb's classes a couple years ago... it was worth it! I live near him so I 'crash' his local classes from time to time... always fun to watch new stripers learn.
So far the title for "longest traveled for a pinstriping workshop at SO-CAL" goes to a a guy all the way from Nebraska who just signed up!
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