Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Online Training Course
Concrete Studio has launched its online course, "Introduction to GFRC," offering an excellent starting point for anyone looking to dive into the world of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Discover the potential of this versatile material and kickstart your GFRC journey today.
Master the art of concrete with our
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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245
'Introduction to GFRC Online'
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Detailed video and text training modules
No interruptions, adverts, or Youtube scraping
Our whole process from start-to-finish
Impartial instruction. (We are not here to sell raw materials or tools)
Price is refundable against any in-person course
Perfect for yourself or as a gift
USD $
345
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Price increases each time a new course is added
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Learn the endless design posibilities of
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
This is the course content
Course Outline
'Introduction to GFRC'
In this course, you will learn essential skills and knowledge to get started with fiber reinforced concrete: covering key concepts, practical techniques, and hands-on applications to enhance your understanding and professional growth.
Welcome Video
About GFRC and this course
MOLD MAKING - Full Lesson
VIDEO 1A - Making a Vanity Top Box Mold
VIDEO 1B - Making Larger Countertop Molds
VIDEO 1C - Fitting a Fiberglass Basin Mold
VIDEO 1D - Perfect Silicone Edges
VIDEO 1E - Making the Mold Inner Frames
THE MIX - Full Lesson
Video 2A - Using a Hand Mixer
VIDEO 2B - Using a Vertical Shaft (Planar style) Mixer
GFRC CASTING - Full Lesson
VIDEO 3A - Spraying and Brushing the Face Coats
VIDEO 3B - Spraying Backing Coat, Filling the Edges and Finishing Off
VIDEO 3C - Vanity Top with Basin - Full Casting Process
DEMOLDING - Full Lesson
VIDEO 4A - Demolding The Countertops
VIDEO 4B - Demolding The Vanity Top and Basin
SEALING AND DETAILING - Full Lesson
VIDEO 5A - Sealing with Trinic H13
VIDEO 5B - Detailing for Pin Holes and Final Seal
VIDEO 5C - Full Sealing Process with ICT Reactive
What is Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete.
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.
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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.
Questions and answers
An opportunity to purchase Introduction to GFRC as well as pre-purchase all of our future courses, for an incredibly reasonable price of just $345.*
Casting Foam Core Concrete (even stronger and lighter)
Pouring, Trowelling and Burnishing Countertops
Waterfall Ends and Negative Details
Vessel Basins
Making Fibreglass Moulds (one piece)
Making Fibreglass Moulds (two piece)
One-off foam moulds
Ongoing Sealer Updates
Repairing Chips and Dents
*The above list is not exhaustive. We will produce and release courses about every three months, prioritising those that are most requested. We do not commit to a particular schedule, only that we will continue to publish.
This is a professionally produced video (mp4) production presented in English, (with a Spanish option coming soon) and available to stream any time.
The course is broken down into modules with text and video components.
The course is self-paced so you can work through the modules at your convenience.
Access all material of the course online through the members area on our website.
Put simply, because people asked us for it.
Since 2015 we've been running our in-person courses for national and international students. But many people cannot travel the distance or afford the flights.
So this year (2024) we finally finished filming this project (which we first started before the pandemic).
Yes, there is similar content on YouTube. But there is a mix of good content out there... and not so good content. What we teach here is the process we know and trust.
Structured Curriculum: Our course provides a carefully organized and progressive curriculum, ensuring a solid foundation of knowledge.
Expert Instruction: Led by our experienced instructor (Phil) with industry expertise with valuable 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 a raw materials sales funnel. Most of our students live hundreds or thousands of miles from us, so they source their supplies close to them.
The short answer is 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 great ways to make GFRC, and many great teachers out there. We just teach the processes that we use ourselves and which works for us.
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 worldwide.
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.
Phil teaches the in-person courses in Australia, with courses in Spain and Australia coming soon.
This depends on how often you want to fabricate, but you will need the following:
Workshop / Garage
Strong, flat worktable(s)
Compressor with an airline
GFRC spray guns (we show you where to buy them / make them)
Hand tools for mold making
A grinder usually comes in handy. But we try to avoid using them as much as possible.
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
You can buy a lot more than this of course, but most people who are 'handy' will already have most of what they need. The spray guns are the most 'specialist' part, but they are easy to find on eBay and elsewhere online.
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