Take your airbrushing to the next level—and create work that stands out!
Ready to move beyond the basics? This two-day intensive masterclass is designed to elevate your skills from competent to confident, creative, and professional.
Led by industry expert Piers Dowell, this hands-on course dives into the techniques and thinking behind high-end custom paintwork—the kind that turns heads on helmets, bikes, and beyond.
If you’re looking to refine your control, expand your creative toolkit, and start producing truly professional-looking designs, this is your next step.
The techniques you’ll learn can be applied to a huge range of creative projects, including: Helmets, Motorbikes, Guitars, Drum kits, Murals, Automotive work & more!
This course is the perfect progression from Beginner Airbrushing and leads naturally into Piers’ Helmet Painting Masterclass, where you’ll bring everything together into a complete, professional workflow.
Learn from a Master! With over 30 years of experience and more than 5,000 helmets painted, Piers Dowell is one of the UK’s leading custom painters. As the official UK & Ireland painter for Stilo, his client list includes Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Pirelli.
Refine Your Skills. Elevate Your Work. Paint Like a Pro.
This isn’t just another course—it’s where your airbrushing starts to look truly professional.
Dates: Wednesday 25th - Thursday 26th March 2026
Times: 09:30 am - 4:30 pm
Duration: 2 days (14 hours approx.)
Tutor: Piers Dowell
Class size: 5 students maximum
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Location: The Airbrush Company Ltd, Marlborough Road, Lancing Business Park, Lancing, West Sussex
BN15 8UF. Click here for how to Find Us
If these dates are not suitable, please contact us to register your interest in the next course.
What You’ll Learn:
Over two immersive days, you’ll explore the core techniques used by professionals, including:
- Setting up your studio and equipment for best results
- Understanding surface preparation (theory)
- Choosing the right paints, finishes, and lacquers
- Developing precision with freehand airbrushing
- Creating depth and interest with loose masking techniques
- Mastering finelining for sharp, detailed work
- Learning pro-level mural techniques used in custom paint
- Understanding lacquering processes and safety considerations
What is provided:
- All students will be supplied with metal panels to work on throughout the course which they can take home at the end of the course
- Full access to professional airbrush equipment and paints
- Small class size (max. 5 students) for personal guidance
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout
- Exclusive opportunity to purchase equipment and materials on the day – at discounted prices!
You will also need:
- Accommodation - A list of local hotels and B&Bs will be sent with your booking confirmation.
- Lunch - Please bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, Snack Shack is a cafe located at Paula Rossa, Manhattan, on the Lancing Business Park (which is only a few minutes’ walk from us).
Please read our Terms and Conditions regarding course cancellations and postponements. A printed copy of these terms will be sent with your booking confirmation.
About Piers Dowell:
Piers Dowell has been Custom Painting since 1991. He started, as most painters did, just doing a few helmets for friends. This didn’t take long to turn into a steady stream and now he’s probably painted in excess of 5000. He has a number of full and part time employees working in a state-of-the-art facility at his home in Worcestershire. The mainstay of his work is still crash helmets for the Auto Sport industry. He is official painter for Stilo crash helmets in the UK and Ireland. His clients include Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Red Bull, Royalty, Demon Tweeks to Pirelli.
You can view more of Piers' work by visiting his website: www.piersdowell.com.
