We live in a world of imitation materials that are manufactured into disposable furniture by soulless machines. We have lost touch with what is real and long for furniture that bears the imperfections of the mortal hand, and ages as gracefully in time as we do. Furniture that is designed for humans living in a human world, and conceived with durability and longevity in mind. Furniture with the narrative that is was handmade by the owner. That is a rare thing in these modern times, and that is precisely the focus of this workshop.

IN THIS 1.5-DAY CLASS WE WILL WORK TOGETHER IN TEAMS TO DESIGN AND CAST A PIECE OF FURNITURE. WE WILL COVER DESIGN CRITERIA, THE BASICS OF CONCRETE, TOOLS AND MATERIALS, FORM BUILDING, AND HOW TO PROPERLY AND PROFESSIONALLY CAST, CURE AND FINISH CONCRETE. 

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS CLASS IS AN EXPLORATORY EXERCISE. THE PURPOSE IS TO OPEN YOUR WAY OF THINKING IN ALL ASPECTS; FURNITURE DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND FABRICATION. EXPECT TO FAIL, FOR THROUGH FAILURE LIES THE ANSWER. FAILURE IS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF KNOWLEDGE, AND ONE THAT WE EMBRACE WHOLEHEARTEDLY. MANY OF THE WORKSHOP PIECES TURN OUT PERFECT, AND MANY DO NOT, BUT ALL HAVE A LESSON CONTAINED WITHIN. 

We highly recommend that you attend the 2.5 Day Fabric-Forming + GFRC Workshop if enrolling in this class as we spend very little time on the science of concrete and nearly all the class working on designing and building the furniture piece.

This class will be taught by Brandon Gore, founder of Gore Design Co. and Hard Goods, and a judge on the hit furniture design competition 'Framework.' The class will be held at his private studio in the Ozark Mountains of Eureka Springs, AR.

When it comes to training, no one has been teaching cutting-edge concrete longer than Brandon Gore. As with all things in life, you get what you pay for - good training isn't cheap and cheap training isn't good. Invest in yourself, enroll in this workshop today before it is sold out and you spend the rest of your days lamenting what could've been had you only taken this class.

SESSION TIME AND CAPACITY

• 1 day of training at the Concrete Design School Headquarters located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

• These sessions are limited to 15 participants to ensure hands-on learning and class participation

COST

• First-time Students: $1200

• Alumni: $975

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.

WORKSHOP DATE

• May 1, 2019