SIGN ARTS + BUSINESS

About Our Workshops

Have your ever came across a great company and wondered what makes them tick? We have. In fact we obsess over the finest details from the craft of our products to the customer service experience, continuously learning from global leaders. 

As entrepreneurs and craftsmen we understand that the more we know, the more we don’t know. Our workshops are about sharing ideas, collaborating with other sign companies and passing on knowledge to help each other grow professionally.

Our Services

We're here for You!

We've created a curriculum focused on sign shop success. Whether it's customer growth, minimizing deficiencies, or inspiring new ideas... we're here for you.

MENTORSHIP

HANDS-ON TRAINING

SUCCESS TOOLS

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Tooting our own Horn!

Our companies have been featured in numerous magazines, articles and posts. We've won several business excellence & achievement awards.
Kelso Brennan
Instructor & Entrepreneur

Kelso Brennan

Kelso has background in software development, project management and Lean Six Sigma productivity improvement. Kelso has been the founder and CEO of several creative companies such as Knorth Creative, Thinkwerx and 310-SIGN.
Instructor Banff School of Sign Arts
Instructor & Designer

Brendon Rayner

Brendon has been in the sign industry for 17 years, working nearly every position from graphic design to general manager. With nearly 2 decades under his belt creating every type of sign Brendon provides valuable insight into the craft and design of effective signage.
Banff School of Sign Arts
Instructor & Marketing

Brett Foskett

Brett has a background in business development and marketing. With over a decade of experience in logistics, hospitality and co-ordination, Brett has a wealth of knowledge to share about targeting market segments with tools to grow big clients.

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

The Mountains are Calling!

What does the program offer?

Here are some of the key learning outcomes from our 2-Day Workshop in Banff, AB

  • Introduction to Lean Business
  • How to Price Signage
  • Online Marketing Strategies
  • Social Media Platforms
  • How to Design Effective Sigange

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Our workshops are geared toward sign companies with under $2,000,000 in annual sales.

  • Small Sign Shop Owners & Operators
  • General Managers & Operations Managers
  • Anyone Seeking to Start a Sign Company
  • Sign Employees Seeking Career Advancement
  • Promotional Companies Contemplating a Pivot into Signage

WHEN AND WHERE ARE WORKSHOPS?

Workshops are held at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Banff Sign Co.

  • We are currently pre-booking for Summer 2019-20 Workshops (June + July) TBD
  • Workshop dates will be announced for Fall 2019-20 - Contact Us Below
  • Workshop dates will be announced for Winter 2019/20 - Contact Us Below

How much does it cost?

E-Mail us for Early Bird Registration Discounts and Group Packages

  • Workshops start at $995 for 2-Days for early registration.
  • Workshop fees increase to $1295 once enrolment exceeds 50% capacity.
  • Accommodations, meals and travel not included.

WONDERFUL CLIENTS

Meet them All

Road to the top was difficult but we would not be here without all the companies that trusted us. The pleasure is all ours.
Lulu Lemon
Banff Lake Louise
Starbucks
Fairmont Hotels
Helly Hansen
Davids Tea
Parks Canada
The North Face
Patagonia

Get to Know Us

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LET'S DO THIS!

Get in Touch!

We're looking forward to helping you develop your professional skills and grow your business in a fun, creative atmosphere.

GENERALS

workshops@signarts.ca
  (403)-762-4945
  www.signarts.ca

HEADQUARTER

#3 100 Jay Street
Banff, Alberta, Canada
T1L 1C3

OFFICE

Edmonton, AB
(780)-201-2222