Keeping the Craft of Signwriting Alive

07/08/2024

I spoke to Winton frequently, travelled to do various projects with him, posting briefly his comments.

KTCOSA (Keeping the Craft of Signwriting Alive) was his effort to keep the Craft, an in demand craft, current with training for those who wish to gain or improve skills.

Previously several 2-3 day Workshops were run by retired or currently working Signwriters, make a comment if you personally would consider joining such Workshops if we run them again. Winton thought workshops critical as no Trade Schools remain. Perhaps 3, maybe 4 workshops a year?

18/07/2022

Here is a snap shot from yesterday of talented Signwriters in Shepparton, Australia. (Feel free to tag yourself!)

11/07/2022

Dear All,

A gathering of people will occur to remember Winton Geoffrey Francis on Sunday 17th of July 2022. From 1PM to 6PM. Plenty of parking, come when suits yourself.

Location is at Overlander Shepparton.

97 Benalla Rd, Shepparton VIC 3630

For enquiries feel free to message me, for example to have something read or on display.

Venue holds up to 250

Regards,

Edwin Reese

07/07/2022

I write to let people know, who want to attend a gathering to remember the passing of our friend & colleague, Winton Francis, that the date is to be Sunday early afternoon on 17th July 2022, at a venue being finalised this week.

The location will be in Shepparton, arranged by his son Tully Francis, who invites anyone who would like to attend to remember and celebrate Winton’s achievements.

05/07/2022

Beautiful lettering, modelled on an alphabet by Arthur Baker.. Well done Winton Francis.

Size 4 letterhead kolinski.
Learning from the way of the master.

30/06/2022

This week our friend, mentor, workmate passed leaving memories and a legacy.

Today there is a skilled group of people, some who have been blessed to be taught by Winton or are equally skilled Signwriters from around our beautiful planet, who will remember Winton’s dream. The dream is simply to have passion and support, to keep the craft of signwriting alive. I give my respect to Winton as a loyal friend, express my condolences to his colleagues, students, friends and family on his passing and remember his great achievements and his dream, which has manifested and will endure.

VALE Winton Geoffrey Francis, you have lived a full and interesting life, I shall always be grateful to have shared time and walked with you in our adventures.

21/04/2020

Three different techniques of rendering..brush and ink ..felt tip pens..ball point pens

21/04/2020

Raptors

21/04/2020

A good level of ex*****on...