A Blesma-funded course has given one Member the confidence and skills to start his own motorbike spray painting business.

Roger Mason attended a Paint My Ride course last December, having always dreamed of working in the paint spraying industry. For the last eight years, he has been spray painting for his wife’s business 'Glamsticks', which specialises in customising and personalising mobility aids. He has been teaching himself along the way before he decided to take his passion further after finding it helped with his PTSD.

Thanks to funding from Blesma, Roger attended an intensive 11-day course which taught him how to repair metal, plastic and fiberglass, as well as to master a number
of air brushing and polishing techniques.

“Spray painting gives my mind a focus and gives me peace,” said the 56 year old from Lancashire, who currently works in a police control room.

“The course was absolutely fantastic and has greatly improved my skills and confidence!”

Roger is already taking commissions and is in the process of building his website.