The 1-day Professional Mold-Making Workshop teaches the building professional how to build custom molds for sinks, fireplace surrounds and other architectural elements using a wide range of methods. Materials utilized in this class include Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber, Fiber Reinforced and Lightweight Sculpting Plaster. Techniques examined will include bench-run and rotary jig construction as well as foam and plaster sculpting.

 

Large-format sculpting and shaping methods are demonstrated along with irregular and organic shape construction. Many of the principles covered in this workshop can be applied to larger vessel construction such as bathtubs and complex planters. This intensive program is held at our 7,000 s.f. CHENG Fabrication Studio, Fu-Tung's working concrete shop.


 
  • Learn the art of CHENG craftsmanship.

Working with experienced instructors, participants will learn the tips, techniques and methods that have made Fu-Tung and his CHENG team the unparalleled leader in concrete countertop design, craftsmanship, and education.

  • Learn to build advanced sink molds from start to finish.

Working in a small group environment, you'll build a master mold using fast-setting plaster under the guidance of CHENG Instructors. All instructors possess extensive hands-on experience in the design and fabrication of advanced sink molds.

  • Learn how to produce high-quality rubber molds ideal for repeat production.

Working with pourable and brush-on rubber mold material, learn how to produce high-quality, reusable molds for casting your custom knock-outs and plugs. Make your own drainboards, edge treatments, soap dishes and surface patterns.

  • Learn how to turn large-scale molds on a turntable using light-weight sculpting plaster.

With an oversized turntable, fast-setting plaster and pearlite, learn to create molds for large planters, fire pits and vessels.

  • Learn the basics of  fiberglass mold-making.

Working with fiberglass materials, resins and components, learn to make durable, quality molds, plugs and knock-outs.

This business-focused training is geared toward the professional who wants to grow or alter his or her concrete, remodeling or countertop business. This educational experience should be viewed as an investment opportunity designed to expand business capabilities.

Spend the time with other professionals, like yourself, experienced in countertops and/or construction and who also approach the training with a serious enthusiasm about expanding their craftsmanship and business skill sets.

INVESTMENT : 1-DAY PRO MOLD-MAKING WORKSHOP
$950 investment includes
  • 1 full day of training at CHENG Concrete Training Academy in Berkeley, CA
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Session limited to 15 participants to ensure hands-on learning + class participation
  • Complete training manual/s
  • Materials used during training such as forms, molds, mixes, + other supplies
  • CHENG Certificate of Completion
  • Post-training technical support
  • Audio, video and still photography permitted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
  • 15% Savings on Concrete Project Materials and Supplies—walk away ready to start your project
  • Free Shipping on CHENG Products for 1 week after training (within contiguous U.S.)
  • Breakfast + Refreshments: light continental breakfast, coffee, tea, soda, juices
  • Catered lunch
SEE CURRENT SCHEDULE

Training

Date

Location

Status

September 2010

 

 

 

2-Day Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Indoor + Outdoor Applications Training

September 10-11, 2010
Friday - Saturday

Seattle/Tacoma, WA

Available

3-Day Professional Concrete Countertop Training

September 15-17, 2010
Wednesday - Friday

Berkeley, CA

Available

1-day Concrete Countertops Essentials Workshop

September 18, 2010
Saturday

Atlanta, GA

Available

1-Day Professional Mold-Making Workshop

September 20, 2010
Monday

Berkeley, CA

Available

2-Day Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Indoor + Outdoor Applications Training

September 21-22, 2010
Tuesday - Wednesday

Berkeley, CA

Available

October 2010

 

 

 

½-day Outdoor Living Essentials Workshop

October 15, 2010
Friday

Berkeley, CA

Available

3-Day Professional Concrete Countertop Training

October 15-17, 2010
Friday-Sunday

Atlanta, GA

Available

1-day Concrete Countertops Essentials Workshop

October 16, 2010
Saturday

Berkeley, CA
Lincoln, RI

Available

5-day Advanced Countertop Design Training

October 18-22, 2010
Monday-Friday

Berkeley, CA

Available

November

½-day Outdoor Living Essentials Workshop

November 18, 2010
Monday

Berkeley, CA

Available

1-day Concrete Countertops Essentials Workshop

November 19, 2010
Tuesday

Berkeley, CA

Available

REGISTER TODAY

Call: 510.849.3272 x 217
Email: Training Sales Manager

Contact our Training Sales Manager to register or for more details. Group, or business, and student discounts are available. Once your registration is complete, we'll email you a pre-workshop package, including workshop travel and hotel recommendations.