This unique 5-day Advanced Training: Design + Construction for Fireplaces, Islands + Architectural Walls led by Fu-Tung Cheng is for the concrete artisan interested in the art of designing and building sophisticated kitchen islands, formed walls and fireplace surrounds. Highlights include observing demonstrations on casting wall sections, pouring and de-molding a complex island as well as instruction by master mold-maker, Dave Condon (who many of you will remember from his presentation at our 5-Day Advanced Countertop Design Training Program). This design intensive training will conclude with a design critique of your work conducted by Fu-Tung Cheng.

• What You’ll Learn
  - How to design exterior and interior formed walls (both structural and non-structural)
  - How to design kitchen islands
  - How to design fireplace, door and window surrounds
  - How to simulate limestone/sandstone finishes
  - How to develop mix designs
  - How to work with stucco pigments
  - Techniques available to the artisan for implementing these designs
  - How to market your business to the High-End Residential Market
  
• Session Time and Capacity
  - 5 full days, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  - 15 participants maximum


• Participation Requirements
  Limited to active Concrete Exchange Members who have completed the 5-day Advanced Countertop Design Training

Schedule + Cost

Next Session: June 18 - 22, 2007 - sold out

Please contact our Membership Manager (see left column) for complete details. Group/business discounts are available. Materials such as forms, molds, mixes, and other materials used throughout the Training are included. Light refreshments and a catered lunch will be provided each day of the Training.

Location

1142 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA

Registration

To register, contact us at (510) 849-3272 ext. 217 or membershipmanager@chengdesign.com.