You will Learn How to Make Lightweight Fiber-Concrete Countertops and Vanity Tops with Sinks
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Online Training
You will Learn How to Make Lightweight Fiber-Concrete Countertops and Vanity Tops
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Online Training
Master the art of concrete with our new
Introduction to GFRC - Online Course
Concrete is hard.
Learning it shouldn't be.
Whether you want to expand your DIY skills, start your own business, or add new skills to your existing services, Concrete Studio’s Introduction to GFRC Online Course will show you the complete process of making beautiful concrete pieces, from building the form to casting your pigmented mixture, and finally how to detail and seal your pieces.
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The course is presented by Phil Martin, the founder of Concrete Studio.
The course is available in English and Spanish.
" We don't hold back any information... we teach it as exactly as we make it, day-in-day-out. "
Phil Martin
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Introduction to GFRC Online
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Special Earlybird Price
USD $
245
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Full unlimited access to the Introduction to GFRC Course
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All future updates to this course included
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All five detailed modules as listed below
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No interruptions, adverts, or Youtube scraping
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Our whole process from start-to-finish
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Detailed course manual as a digital download
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Impartial: we aren't here to sell specific raw materials
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Discount on any in-person course
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Perfect for yourself or as a gift
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345
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All future updates to courses included
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Advance previews of future courses
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Q&A / Webinar support for All Access holders
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Suggest content for future courses
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Discount on any in-person course
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Learn the endless design possibilities of GFRC
What is GFRC?
GFRC stands for glass fiber reinforced concrete. It’s a composite material that combines cement, fine aggregates, water, polymers and alkali-resistant glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product.
GFRC is commonly used in architectural and construction applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, durability and versatility. The glass fibers in GFRC provide reinforcement and improve the tensile strength of the concrete, making it less prone to cracking and more resistant to impact and flexural loads. The fibers also help to distribute stress throughout the material, enhancing its overall performance.
At Concrete Studio we mould GFRC into various shapes, textures and finishes, allowing for a wide range of design possibilities. We make architectural cladding, facades, decorative panels, countertops, sinks, furniture and many other architectural elements.
In addition to its structural properties, GFRC offers other advantages such as fire resistance, weather resistance and low maintenance requirements. It can be pigmented or stained to achieve different colors and a skilled maker can form it into intricate designs.
'Introduction to GFRC'
Course outline - What you will learn
Supplies & Tools
Module 01.
- Where and when to use GFRC in a project to get the best results.
- Benefits and challenges of working with GFRC.
- The differences in formwork and casting.
- Essential equipment and what you need to start making. We teach the whole course with items from any well equipped hardware store, and a few bits easily found online. You do not need to buy anything else from us.
- How and where to source GFRC additives.
- How to find your own additives if commercial GFRC additives aren’t available locally to you.
- How to make and modify GFRC spray guns.
Mould & Form Making
Module 02.
- Types of materials used for form works to get the best results.
- Molding set up: tricks and techniques that will save you hours later in the process.
- Assembling and preparing counter top and table molds. Again, heaps of time saving measure that we have perfected over the years.
- How to seal your mold with silicone to give your finished pieces perfect edges.
- How to make perfect blockouts for sinks, stoves and faucets.
Mixing & Casting
Module 03.
- The exact mix design and method that we use every day.
- How to mix the perfect top coats and backer coats.
- Techniques for spraying GFRC. We show you how to avoid common problems like crumbly edges and pinholes.
- Applying reinforcements.
- Creating weight-saving voids on large pieces.
- Making GFRC in different temperature environments, hot, cold, dry and humid. Learn about the chemistry of concrete.
Curing & Demoulding
Module 04.
- Preparing for the demold process so that pieces are undamaged at this critical time.
- Learn the importance of timing: how long to leave a piece in the mold to avoid twisting, warping or curling.
- Tips on lifting, using slings and lifting gear, or just elbow grease.
- Grinding and polishing the underside and removing blockouts.
Polishing & Sealing
Module 05.
- Preparing your pieces for sealing.
- Pros and cons of different types of sealer (penetrating and topical).
- Laying on your sealer primer.
- Grouting the piece to fill airholes.
- Polishing and cleaning in preparation for final sealer.
- Laying on the top coat of sealer.
- Final inspection and ensuring your project is ready for installation and total satisfaction of the end user.
Read our course Google reviews
Attended the course a few weeks ago. It was an amazing course, well run, informative and very hands on. Thrilled with the new skills I have learnt.
Thoroughly enjoyed it, it was well run, extremely easy for any level of experience to keep up with the well structured, step by step course...! Great teacher and fantastic lunches, thanks again. Will definitely be going to another course in the future!
Thoroughly enjoyed it, it was well run, extremely easy for any level of experience to keep up with the well structured, step by step course...! Great teacher and fantastic lunches, thanks again. Will definitely be going to another course in the future!
On a whim, I flew over from the coastal Victoria to Perth to participate in the workshop at Concrete Studio learning how to make concrete basins and bench tops.
A hands on course, very inspiring. I'm looking forward to seeing what evolves from what I learnt. Great team, led by owner Phil. A big thank you to his wife who spoilt us all with the most sensational lunches and morning teas! thanks too for recommendations down Margaret River way, I loved it! Best wishes for the continued success of Concrete Studio, great products.
A hands on course, very inspiring. I'm looking forward to seeing what evolves from what I learnt. Great team, led by owner Phil. A big thank you to his wife who spoilt us all with the most sensational lunches and morning teas! thanks too for recommendations down Margaret River way, I loved it! Best wishes for the continued success of Concrete Studio, great products.
Really glad I did this course, Phil has an extensive knowledge of concrete and it's properties. Jason and the boys in the workshop know their stuff, all done in a relaxed environment made it an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend this course to anyone. Phil's wife's lunches were amazing too! Cheers Paul.
Completed the 3 day course and was very impressed with the amount we covered in such a short time and the quality of the products we produced, would highly recommend this course to anyone interested.
Huge thanks to Phil and Ilka for the brilliant GFRC course I did recently. More informative, more professional, and a much simpler process than one I did on the east coast a few years ago! Phil's support since the course has also been awesome.
(*note… our great lunches are not available with the online courses)
Who is this course for?
Architects & Designers: Professionals who want to explore the possibilities of integrating GFRC into their architectural designs, such as facades, cladding, and decorative elements.
Contractors & Builders: Individuals involved in the construction industry who want to expand their skills and offer GFRC as a specialty service. This includes contractors working on both residential and commercial projects.
Artisans & Craftspeople: Those with a passion for creating unique and artistic concrete pieces, such as countertops, furniture, sculptures, and other decorative items using GFRC techniques.
DIY Enthusiasts: Hobbyists and homeowners who enjoy hands-on projects and want to learn GFRC techniques for personal home improvement, DIY furniture, or garden installations.
Construction Students & Educators: Students studying architecture, construction management, or related disciplines who wish to gain practical knowledge of GFRC for their academic or professional growth.
Professionals Seeking Continuing Education: Individuals already working in the construction industry, such as engineers or project managers, who want to expand their knowledge base and stay updated with the latest advancements in GFRC technology and applications.
FAQs
This is a professionally produced video (mp4) production presented in English, (with a Spanish option available) and available to stream or download.
The course will be broken down into modules with detailed bookmarking, downloadable references and learning aids.
- The course is self-paced so you can work through the modules at your convenience.
Access to all material of the course online through the members area on our website.
- Since 2015 we have conducted our acclaimed in-person courses in Australia with national and international students. Due to consistent demand we have created the Introduction to GFRC Online Course, (as well as our in-person course in Spain).
- While the course is still under production, we want to give the opportunity to all those interested to apply now with a substantial discount. This is why we have created our Early Bird offer.
- If you would like to give this as a gift please be sure to let us know on the booking page.
- Structured Curriculum: Our course provides a carefully organized and progressive curriculum, ensuring a solid foundation of knowledge.
Expert Instruction: Led by our experienced instructor with industry expertise with valuable business insights and guidance.
Comprehensive Coverage: We cover all essential aspects of GFRC, providing in-depth knowledge through all the course materials not found in fragmented YouTube videos.
- Quality Production: Our professionally produced course ensures clarity and enhances the learning experience.
- We are only here to teach, and not to put you into raw materials sales funnel. Most of our students live hundreds or thousands of miles from us, so they source their supplies close to them.
- Short answer: Yes.
- This course is taught exactly how we make our pieces in our workshop.
- The course itself is filmed at our manufacturing facilities with the same equipment we use for our pieces.
The whole process is shown with every tip and technique so that you don’t have to learn the hard way.
- All processes are explained in detail and showing all aspects of the process.
We want you to feel confident and creative to make high quality concrete furniture on your own.
- Note: our method is not the only method, and there are many ways to make GFRC. We just teach the processes that we use ourselves and have refined over the years.
Introduction to GFRC is presented and taught by Phil Martin: Concrete Studio’s founder and owner.
Phil started his concrete career in 2005 working in heritage apartment conversions in London. He is an award winning designer and has worked on projects in Australasia, Europe, Asia and North America.
After a move to Australia in 2010 he set up Concrete Studio to bring GFRC to Australia: the Studio was one of the first GFRC furniture companies in the country.
Phil has been teaching concrete courses since 2015 and has welcomed students from all over the world.
This depends on how often you want to fabricate, but you will need the following:
- Workshop / Garage
- Strong, flat worktable
- Compressor
- GFRC spray guns (we show you where to buy them / make them)
- Hand tools for mould making
- You may need a polisher depending on the finish you want. Typically we don’t use them
- The course goes into detail on all the equipment
Introduction to GFRC Online
(A)
Special Earlybird Price
USD $
245
-
Full unlimited access to the Introduction to GFRC Course
-
All future updates to this course included
-
All five detailed modules as listed below
-
No interruptions, adverts, or Youtube scraping
-
Our whole process from start-to-finish
-
Detailed course manual as a digital download
-
Impartial: we aren't here to sell specific raw materials
-
Discount on any in-person course
-
Perfect for yourself or as a gift
Popular
...or buy an ALL ACCESS Pass
(B)
Lifetime access to all future courses
USD $
345
30 Places Only
-
Everything in column A
-
Free lifetime access to every future course
-
All future updates to courses included
-
Advance previews of future courses
-
Q&A / Webinar support for All Access holders
-
Suggest content for future courses
-
Discount on any in-person course
-
Limited to 30 at this price
-
What's the catch? (see below)*
8 left
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