Advanced Cast Stone and GFRC Precast Seminar
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WELCOME TO OUR CAST STONE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Join us at our cast stone and precast concrete
seminar.
Learn all you need to know about manufacturing cast stone and glass fiber reinforced concrete at our online
(proprietary) Dry-Cast Cast Stone and GFRC precast seminar, from mold making, to mixing the raw materials, then hand laying or spray coating the material into molds, also tips about installation of cast stone. Learn these manufacturing and installation techniques directly from me. Formally a 5 day seminar at one of the largest Cast Stone manufacturing plants in the US, bringing students from as far away as Australia and New Zealand, not to mention Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Turkey, England, Czechoslovakia, Italy, France, and many more, but with the advent of Covid we cancelled the plant seminar indefinitely.
After many requests to restart the seminar
I have decided to restart it but online, Condensing a 5 day seminar into a 3-1/2 hour online video seminar divided into 4 Moldmaking and 5 GFRC and texture lessons with 1 alternate 20 minute
(proprietary) Dry Cast lesson. Starting with making the first "Master" gypsum profile all the way to the finished GFRC and Dry-Cast cement product. This is, in my opinion a better investment. The plant seminar was a one time learning process, these online seminar videos can be watched time and time again, and can be downloaded to be watched on your computer, tablet or mobile phone on your own time schedule.
The Advanced GFRC and Dry Cast Training is comprised of a 3-1/2 hour video program learning the principles of a good cement mix design, the techniques to implement them, mold-making, and the trade secrets of Cast Stone Schools textured finishes. This will be followed by 2 Months of free post workshop e-mail support and advice on what you have learned.Learn all you need to know about manufacturing cast stone and glass fiber reinforced concrete at our online Dry-Cast Cast Stone and GFRC precast seminar, from mold making, to mixing the raw materials, then hand laying or spray coating the material into molds. Learn these manufacturing techniques direct from me. Formally a 5 day seminar at one of the largest Cast Stone manufacturing plants in the US, but after the advent of Covid we cancelled the plant seminar indefinitely. After many requests to restart the seminar, I have decided to restart it, condensing a 5 day seminar into a 3 hour online video seminar divided into separate Moldmaking and GFRC lessons and 1 separate 20 minute Dry Cast lesson. Starting with making the first "Master" gypsum profile all the way to the finished GFRC and Dry-Cast cement product. This is, in my opinion a better investment. The plant seminar was a one time learning process, the online seminar videos can be watched time and time again, and can be downloaded to be watched on your computer, tablet or mobile phone on your own time schedule.
The Advanced GFRC and (proprietary) Dry Cast Training is comprised of a 3 hour video program learning the principles of
a good cement mix design, the techniques to implement them, mold-making, and the trade secrets of Cast Stone Schools textured finishes. This will be followed by 2 Months of free post workshop e-mail support and advice on what you have learned.
What will I learn in the Advanced Cast Stone and GFRC Training?
Learn the fundamental principles of mix design.
With a solid understanding of mix design, students will be prepared to transform cement from the humble material of sidewalks and highways into high end columns, balusters, door-window trim, pool-wall coping and much more. At the heart of this program, you'll gain the need-to-know, secrets and details for crafting beautiful, high-end Cast Stone and GFRC precast profiles.
Learn the secret art of Cast Stone and precast manufacturing.
Students will learn the tips, techniques and methods that have made Jerry the unparalleled leader in Cast Stone concrete design, craftsmanship, and education.
Learn to build a concrete mold from start to finish.
Learn in real time, how to make a "Master" profile, then a mold which will be used to make a finished Cast Stone or GFRC product.
Learn the trade secrets for creating our Cast Stone finish.
Learn these high-end finishes developed over 30 years ago without requiring any additional finishing after de-molding.
Our proprietary cast stone mix does not need to have the expensive steam room
to cure the product.
Our additives take care of the overnight curing and the product exceeds 7,000
PSI, and does not chip easily like normal cast stone
products made by other cast stone manufacturers.
Who should take the Advanced Cast Stone and GFRC Training?
The 3 hour advanced cast stone seminar is recommended for the concrete professional looking to expand his/her portfolio of skills and experience to confidently work in the high-end construction community and start a Cast Stone business of their own without expensive machines.
Now this doesn't exclude the person who is not a professional but
someone who knows the fundamentals of making concrete or mixing cement. I,
for instance started my precast company in a small backyard building with
just myself and a friend. I developed it into one of the largest precast
manufacturing plants in the US. I started the business with the same
equipment and techniques used in the video seminars, and you can learn this skill too.
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 cast stone and GFRC 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 Cast Stone and precast manufacturing.
Working with Jerry and his experienced instructors,
attendees will learn the tips, techniques and methods that have made Ventura
Cast Stone 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 Cast Stone and GFRC.
Learn the trade secrets for creating our Cast Stone
finish.
This high-end finish developed over 20 years ago has been
the cornerstone of Ventura Cast Stone's success in the cast stone and
precast concrete industry, without requiring any additional finishing after
de-molding.
Who should take the Advanced Cast
Stone and GFRC Training?
The 5-day advanced cast stone 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 Cast Stone 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 Cast
Stone Seminar, we will reveal a number of "trade secrets,"
including how to achieve the Ventura Cast Stone textures.
Please contact Jerry Griffiths (805)
386-8185.
SEE CURRENT SCHEDULE
Training
Date
Location
Status
2-Day Professional Cast Stone and GFRC
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 Cast Stone and GFRC
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 cast stone and GFRC 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.
