Amy Goodwin
Fairground Art
Dr. Amy Goodwin is a Traditional Signwriter and Fairground Artist, based in Cornwall:
“Since 2011, I have specialised in the art of traditional signwriting, lining and fairground art, serving the travelling industries of the fairground and circus, and the preservation industries of steam and heritage. Underpinned by a passion for the history and tradition of these industries, instilled in me through my upbringing travelling steam fairs in the West Country, my work is crafted and authentic: all work is undertaken using traditional methods – by hand, using no tape nor digital assistance. I work both on-site and in a studio context and undertake restoration and preservation work commercially, as well as creating work for exhibitions and facilitating educational material.”
Events
Signwrite Your Own Ornate Letter Workshop
Friday 8 May, 10.30am - 4.30pm, at MAKE Southwest
This one-day workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to create an ornate, hand-painted letter and to gain an initial grounding in the principles of traditional signwriting – from crafting letterforms to brush techniques.
Adults. Beginners. £75. Book online.
Find out more about the heritage craft of fairground art on our Bloomberg Connects guide!
