5-day Advanced Cast Stone and
GFRC Precast Seminar
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Join us at our cast stone and precast concrete
seminar.
Learn everything there is to know about manufacturing cast
stone and glass fiber reinforced concrete at our seminar, from the conceptual drawings, to mold making, to
mixing the raw materials, then hand laying or spray coating the material into
molds. Learn these manufacturing techniques direct from our staff here at our
plant.
Personally developed and led by Jerry Griffiths, the Training
is comprised of an intensive hands-on program as well as our seminar modules on
design.
Participants will learn the principles of
good concrete design, the techniques to
implement them, advanced mold-making, and the trade secrets of our many texture finishes.
Each team of participants will craft a personally designed
profile from scratch; each design includes features and techniques discussed
throughout the program.
This intensive, 5-day program is held at our 5,000 s.f. Fabrication
Studio, working concrete shop. The advanced training is conducted by professional instructors who possess real-world
experience in the precast concrete business. Participants will learn complex
mold-making and will complete an advanced-level concrete
program.
What will I learn in the Advanced
Cast Stone and GFRC Training?
Learn original design techniques and methods from our
highly experienced staff.
At the center of this program, you'll gain the
need-to-know, secrets and details for designing and crafting beautiful,
high-end precast profiles.
Learn the fundamental principles of planning and design
from Jerry Griffiths.
With a solid understanding of design, attendees will be
prepared to transform concrete from the humble material of sidewalks and
highways into high end columns, balusters, door-window trim, pool-wall
coping and much more.
Learn the secret art of precast manufacturing.
Working with Jerry and his experienced instructors,
attendees will learn the tips, techniques and methods that have made the unparalleled leader in Cast Stone concrete design,
craftsmanship, and education.
Learn to build an advanced-level, concrete profile from
start to finish.
Working in small groups, you'll build a complex, concrete
project under the guidance of our Instructors. All instructors possess
extensive hands-on, professional experience in the design, fabrication, and
marketing of
Learn the trade secrets for creating our
finish.
This high-end finish developed over 20 years ago has been
the cornerstone of success in the cast stone and
precast concrete industry, without requiring any additional finishing after
de-molding.
The 5-day advanced seminar is recommended for the
concrete professional looking to expand his/her portfolio of skills and
experience to confidently work in the high-end market and design community
and start a business of their own.
Participants should know the fundamentals of making
concrete or have attended our 1-day Concrete Essentials Workshop.
Back-to-back scheduling of the 1-day concrete workshop and 5-day advanced
training are available. Please review the current workshop and training
schedule below.
Spend the time with other professionals, like yourself,
experienced in construction and who approach the training with a serious
enthusiasm about expanding their skills and craftsmanship.
INVESTMENT : 5-DAY ADVANCED TRAINING
Investment includes
5 full days of training at Ventura workshop in Ventura, CA
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with a 1/2 hour break
for lunch, actual class time is 5 hours with 3 hours of either
talking with, or working with (optional) or observing moldmakers/product
makers.
Session limited to 10 participants to ensure
hands-on learning + class participation.
Materials used during training such as forms,
molds, mixes, + other supplies.
Post-training technical support.
Audio, video and still photography permitted.
15% Savings on Concrete Project Materials and
Supplies—walk away ready to start your project.
Disclosure of trade secrets.
During the course of the 5-day Advanced Seminar, we will reveal a number of "trade secrets,"
including how to achieve the textures.
Please contact Jerry Griffiths (310)
780-8185.
SEE CURRENT SCHEDULE
Training
Date
Location
Status
2-Day Professional Training
Monday
to Teusday of every week except the last week Dec
and 1st week Jan
Ventura, CA
Available
1-day Concrete Essentials Workshop
Monday of every
week except the last week Dec and 1st week Jan
Ventura, CA
Available
1-Day Professional Mold-Making Workshop
Monday of every
week except the last week Dec and 1st week Jan
Ventura, CA
Available
2-Day Installation Outdoor Applications
Training
Monday of every
week except the last week Dec and 1st week Jan
Ventura, CA
Available
5-day Advanced
Monday
to Friday of every week except the last week Dec and
1st week Jan
Ventura, CA
Available
1st Day: The program starts with one 8 hour day of
instructions and first hand experience of
making molds.
2nd Day: You learn more about making molds and how to
prepare molds for production.
3rd Day: You learn mix design, mix materials and
procedures to make batches.
4th Day: You learn how to mix batches then fill and
screed molds.
5th Day: You learn how to demold parts and
clean or sand wash them, if you still have time to spare
you can recap on the previous lessons.
All 5 days lessons are 8 hours long, starting at 7:00
am to 3:00 PM with a 1/2 hour breakfast break at around
10:00 am.
We provide writing material and soft
drinks, but don't supply lunch, however, there are many
restaurants and stores in the immediate area.
