Artisan Concrete Mastery – Intermediate GFRC Training (3 days)

This class will be taught by our Master Artisan and Chief Creative Officer, Josh Thiel. Josh individually has had over 20 years of creative fabrication and design experience with many different materials that have helped him to excel within the world of artisan concrete.  His extensive experience as a fabricator and engineer offers an invaluable experience and insight to learn from and operate your own business. The value of learning from our mistakes far exceeds the cost of this basics class.  
Within this 3 day training session we will cover the following:
Form and Mold Building  (Studio - Day 1  8:30am - LATE)

Understanding Formwork Design and Layout
Fabric Forming Process
Two Part Molds - Hollow Boxing
Oversized Molds and Seaming
Fabricate a Custom Sink Mold
Silicone Mold Casting
Stretch Rubber Forming
Tips and Tricks of the trade **EXTRA** Into the night - Learn how to Weld!

 Casting Techniques (Studio - Day 2   8:30am - LATE)

Mold Preparation
Mixing Process and Techniques
GFRC and Wet Casting Techniques
Explore Pigments and Texturing Techniques
Proper Curing
Discussions and Creative Free play **EXTRA** Into the night - Learn how to Weld Better!

Processing, Troubleshooting, and Sealing (Studio - Day 3   830am - LATE)

Unmolding, Flipping, and Handling of Fresh Casts
Processing and Polishing
Trouble Shooting and Identifying what causes various visual "defects"
Slurrying and Filling Voids
Sealing
Mechanical Seaming of slabs and color match caulking
How to Field Repair Chips
TESTING! Build confidence in your work by destroying it!
Open Discussions **EXTRA** Into the night - Learn how to Weld More Betterer!

+ Much More including Open Discussions, Questions/Answers

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