Join Robert Walker of byUMBERTO and learn brush control and other sign writing techniques, whilst chatting about all things craftsmanship. 

A lifelong learner & teacher, Robert is a huge advocate of sharing his knowledge and expertise. Passionate about typography, craft, detail and keeping heritage skills alive, Robert started out as a sign writer and mural painter- what was once known as a ‘decorator’ – and is trained in a multitude of craft techniques.

Drop by and have a go at painting lettering, or contribute to a small mural board that will be painted collectively across the weekend.

About byUmberto

byUMBERTO is the studio of Robert ‘Umberto’ Walker- artist, artisan & educator based in Marsden, UK. Robert’s focus is not just on learning from the best (and sometimes the last) in their field, but he believes in finding and using the tools once used by masters of their trade, to stay true to these heritage skills.

Trained in a multitude of craft techniques, Robert’s speciality is in the art of Verre Églomisé, which involves painstakingly painting a design and applying gold leaf onto the rear face of glass, once a commonly-used technique for signage, now an at-risk heritage skill. Now, Robert brings all of his experience and obsession together to create high-end pieces from the byUMBERTO studio, for exteriors, interiors, and collectors, and is increasingly exploring the creation of contemporary art pieces using traditional sign-writing methods.