The ‘Concrete Hoedown in the Holler’ is going to be a truly EPIC occasion! Join Brandon Gore, Dusty Baker, and Chuck Fournier in Hurricane Mills, TN, August 10-14, for a 5-day event that will be unlike any other. You will learn how to create fabric-forms, cast a complex concrete sink utilizing GFRC, gain an understanding of the basics of form-building and templating, and master the rustic-modern aesthetic known as DustyCrete. But wait, there’s more! Being that this monumental gathering is taking place at Dusty Baker’s studio, we will build bonfires in the evenings, shoot at things (targets mostly), spend time on the lake, and just have a good time in the south. Don’t miss out on this, register today!
WORKSHOP DETAILS AND SCHEDULE:
DAY 1 & 2 / august 10 & 11
FABRIC-FORMING CONCRETE SINK + GFRC WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: BRANDON GORE
THIS IS IT, the World Famous Fabric-Forming Concrete Sink + GFRC Workshop! Over the last 14 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 spend the first two days of your workshop creating 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 on day two 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. In the evening the mould is removed and the piece created is revealed! At that point we finish the concrete, repair any imperfections, 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.
DAY 3 / august 12
introduction to forming & templating
INSTRUCTOR: chuck fournier
Craftsman of all types are indebted to prolific wisdom-giver, Aristotle, for his timeless words: “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.” We at Concrete Design School understand the integral nature of all three legs of the Aristotelian stool on which excellence rests. We pride ourselves on taking people with high intentions and sincere effort, and instructing and mentoring them in intelligent execution. And, to be sure, intelligent execution in concrete design begins before the artist even begins to mix concrete.
In our newest class offering, Charles Fournier of Creative Concrete Industries Incorporated in Brockville, Canada will work from the assumption that students have little to no experience in creating forms for basic concrete designs (countertops, tables, bars, vanities, etc.). There are a whole host of materials that artists utilize to create the molds in which concrete rests. Special attention will be given to some of these materials as well as best practices for using them to achieve the designer’s goals. Additionally, we will explore the tools necessary for creating these forms with intentional consideration for those on a beginning artist’s budget. Whether it’s a simple round table or a double waterfall island, students will leave with confidence knowing that they can return home and begin building forms to bring their high intentions and sincere efforts into fruition. What is more, this course will set up each student to most effectively leverage the wisdom and insights of other Concrete Design School instructors.
DAY 4 & 5 / august 13 & 14
DUSTY-CRETE WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: DUSTY BAKER
Students attending my workshop will gain extensive knowledge turning regular concrete into a beautifully marbleized natural piece of art. We will be demonstrating a casting technique I have developed and perfected over the last 11 years. Our custom look uses the imperfections as part of the details that we call “Dusty-Crete.” During the workshop students will learn in-depth instruction on how to marbleize and vein concrete. Instruction on how to form concrete for unique edgings including carved and tooled. In addition, we will be teaching various finishing techniques such as slurrying, scrubbing, and buffing. Last but not least, our latest uses for color enhancement using water-based stain products and how to properly seal with the QUANTUM sealing system.
With the techniques that are taught by our artisans, students will be able to create a uniquely custom concrete product with a modern or rustic look. If you want something different, unique, and individualized to each piece of concrete, look no further than attending a workshop with the artisans of Stone-Crete.
Workshop Dates
The Concrete Hoedown in the Holler / Summer 2020: August 10-14, 2020
SESSION TIME AND CAPACITY
5 full days of training at Dusty Baker’s Studio located in Hurricane Mills, TN
These sessions are limited to 30 participants to ensure hands-on learning and class participation
Cost
First-time Students: $3750
Alumni: $1875
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
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StoneCrete Artistry is located at:
921 Barren Hollow Rd., Hurricane Mills, TN 37078
GPS Coordinates: 35.881518, -87.783706
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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.