JANUARY 2025 WORKSHOP

January 2025 Vertical Carving Workshop

Join us for three inspiring days as we design and build an 8-foot by 12-foot geology-inspired rock feature wall.

Jan 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 25, 2025, 4:00 PM

Wilmington,

6727 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA

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Workshop Details

Dates & Times

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, January 24th, 2025: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, January 25th, 2025: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location
Workshop Studio:
6727 Amsterdam Way, Suite E
Wilmington, NC 28405, USA

Travel Information

Closest Airport: Wilmington International Airport (ILM) – 17 minutes away
Alternative Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – ~1.5 to 2 hours away

Nearby Accommodations
Hotel recommendations coming soon!

3-DAY ITINERARY

Workshop Itinerary

DAY 1: THURSDAY (1/23)

8:30-9:30: Introduction (name, company, market segment)

9:30-10:00: Design/Sales Overview- Chunky Granite Wall

10:00-11:00: Underbody Coat- Understanding basic materials

11:00-12:00: Hands On Application
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:30: Form - Foam XPS and EPS. Indoor/Outdoor

3:00–4:30: Hard Coat Structure

DAY 2: FRIDAY (1/24)

8:30-9:30: Mix Designs- Understanding the main components

9:30-10:00: Crafting the Carving Mix

10:00-11:00: Application

11:00-12:00: Texturing
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:30: Carving/Flaking/Fracturing- Special FX

3:00–4:30: Final Details

DAY 3: SATURDAY (1/25)

8:30-9:30: Color Discussion/Theory

9:30-10:00: Mixing and Crafting Custom Recipes

10:00-12:00: Application
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:30: Masking FX, Glazing Wash Tones, Adding REALISM!!

3:00–4:30: Final Details- closeout

Design, Create, and
Bring Concrete to Life

Knowledge is power!

Over the years of training students and companies I developed a training system that focused on the “ whats and whys” which helps the student really understand the background of the “how to”.

Join us for three inspiring days as we cover vertical carving, as well as designing and creating an 8-foot by 12-foot geology-inspired rock feature wall. With a custom lighting strip to highlight every texture and fracture, this piece will be a true focal point.

These walls are becoming a must-have for homeowners and builders—now’s your chance to learn how to create them yourself!