“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.”
THIS IS IT, the World Famous Fabric-Forming Concrete Sink + GFRC Workshop! Over the last 19 years we have taught, asked and listened to students, then refined and repeated countless times. All of that experience has led to this, the absolute best Fabric-Forming + GFRC Workshop that has ever been offered in the history of man. We should know, we have been teaching both subjects longer than anyone else!
Every student will receive a full-color 36 page course guide, packed with invaluable information and never-seen-before photographs! This course guide is not available for purchase to the general public. It is only available to students who enroll in this workshop.
Fabric-forming is the future of concrete, now. It is an amazing method that can be employed in the creation of custom sinks, planters, wall panels, fireplace surrounds, etc. There is much rationale backing fabric as the optimal material for creating forms, with the primary being that it creates a natural shape, a form that cannot be created any other way. We will work together to create a fabric-form from scratch. All processes are covered with a concentration on the nuances that can only be gained from years of experience.
Once the form is completed, we continue with GFRC (glass-fiber reinforced concrete). We cover GFRC tools and equipment, materials, mix design, proper mix protocol, and most importantly, how we cast GFRC. We will cast and finish the concrete, and discuss sealers and application methods.
GFRC (glass-fiber reinforced concrete) is the medium we choose to create our work with for several reasons. It is easier to manipulate than traditional concrete, it is lighter, and ultimately, GFRC creates a stronger finished piece. However, it is important to note that GFRC is not new, it has been used in exterior commercial pre-cast applications for more than 30 years in some of the harshest climates known to man. The material is sound. It is proven.
Anything can be made more difficult than it needs to be, and left up to engineers, it is. We have striven to reduce our mix designs and techniques to be simple, repeatable and reliable so you can focus on the heart of the matter, and the reason you are interested in concrete; art, design, expanding horizons, and to shape the world around us with our own two hands.
We were the first company to train both fabric-forming and GFRC and are the long-leading experts in this emerging market segment. Our training is often imitated, but never duplicated; the pieces our attendees create are in a league of their own. You will not find cliche college’esque course numbers, bloated egos or erroneous claims of practical knowledge here. What you will find is the most passionate, creative and thorough training of fabric-forming and GFRC available anywhere - if this is what you’re looking for, welcome to your workshop.
Workshop Dates
June 21-23, 2024
Session Time and Capacity
2.5 days of training at the Concrete Design School Headquarters located in Goddard, KS
These sessions are limited to 20 participants to ensure hands-on learning and class participation
Cost
First-time Students: $2,450*
Alumni: $1,225*
*We're thrilled to share that we've teamed up with Kodiak Pro to provide the materials for this workshop. As a bonus, each attendee will receive a $250 materials credit for Kodiak Pro Maker Mix, RADmix, or Kodiak Pro Festool compatible Diamond Pads, redeemable at a later date. With this credit, the workshop costs effectively decrease to $2,200 for First-Time attendees and just $975 for Alumni!
You may be asking yourself, which ticket type should I purchase? If this is your first time attending a Concrete Design School Workshop you should choose the 'First Time Student' ticket. If you have previously taken part in a Concrete Design School class you should choose the 'Alumni' ticket, as we offer special reduced pricing to returning attendees as way of saying thank you for your continued support.
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WORKSHOP LOCATION AND TRAVEL DETAILS
Concrete Design School is located at:
414 E. Industrial St., Suite E, Goddard, KS 67052
GPS Coordinates: 37.65434° N, 97.56817° W
Airport Code: ICT
The shop is located 10 miles (15 minute drive) from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. We highly recommend renting a car for your stay to Wichita.
Hotels: There are hundreds of hotels within 15-20 minutes of the shop. There is a brand new Hampton Inn that opened in Goddard, it is 1.6 miles from the shop (www.hilton.com, 455 N. Crowne Dr., Goddard, KS 67052, (316) 453-0444). There is also a low-cost motel next-door to the Hampton called the Rodeway Inn (www.choicehotels.com, 19941 W. Kellogg Dr., Goddard, KS 67052, (316) 794-3366).
Explore Wichita: To discover exciting activities and attractions in Wichita, please visit https://www.visitwichita.com.
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The Fine Print
If you need to cancel, the course fee will not be refunded but the amount can be used towards a future Concrete Design School workshop.
All participants will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with penalties for unauthorized disclosure of material. The methods and formulas taught during the class may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form.
Concrete Design School reserves the right to change, modify or cancel the class schedule at any time.