GFRC Training Courses, Workshops & Online Learning
Learn the skills to create architectural concrete products, launch your own projects, and take ideas from concept through to finished piece.
Train online from anywhere in the world, join us in Spain or Western Australia for hands-on workshops, or arrange customised on-site training for your team.
Choose How You Want to Learn
Choose Your Training Path
Online Courses
Learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Our online courses combine detailed video instruction, downloadable resources and practical demonstrations to guide you through the complete GFRC process from mould making to sealing.
In Person Workshops
Work alongside experienced fabricators while creating your own concrete projects from start to finish. We offer small group workshops in Spain and Western Australia. Use the same equipment, materials and techniques used in commercial GFRC manufacturing.
Private Training
Need training for your team, business, university or organisation? We offer customised workshops, consulting and on-site training delivered either at our facilities or directly at yours.
Training Grounded in Practice
Why Students Train With Us
15 Years Industry Experience
We've been designing, manufacturing and shipping GFRC products since 2012. Every lesson is built on real-world production experience, not theory alone.
Learn From a Working Studio
We operate an active concrete manufacturing business on two continents alongside our courses. We teach the same techniques we use every day.
Train Online or In Person
Choose from online courses, workshops in Europe, workshops in Australia, or customised private training delivered directly to your organisation.
Practical Skills That Work
From mould making and casting through to finishing & sealing, you'll learn proven workflows developed through thousands of successful projects.
Putting Your Skills to Work
Where GFRC Can Take You
Start a Business
Launch a business creating bespoke GFRC products or add concrete fabrication to an existing design, furniture or construction business.
Extend Your Existing Business
Integrate GFRC into an established design, construction or fabrication business and expand the range of products and services you can offer.
Work Professionally
Develop the technical foundation to work confidently with architects, designers, builders and clients on professional projects.
Design Functional Products
Design and manufacture basins, furniture, lighting and architectural products with confidence. Develop a strong understanding of form, durability and production methods.
Create Original Artwork
Explore concrete as a sculptural and expressive medium, create artworks, installations and one-off pieces that combine craftsmanship and design.
FAQ
Before you enrol, some questions answered
We've answered some of the most common topics, from course requirements and learning outcomes to equipment, experience levels and what to expect during training.
If you are looking for more technical information. Explore our Learning Centre for guides, tutorials and practical insights into GFRC, mould making, casting and concrete production.
No. Our courses are designed for complete beginners through to experienced makers and professionals. We guide you through the entire process, from mould making and casting to finishing and sealing.
We offer in-person training at our studios in Fremantle, Western Australia and Mallorca, Spain.
Yes. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds including design, architecture, construction, furniture making, ceramics and product development.
Yes. Many students take the course to develop products, offer custom fabrication services or add GFRC to an existing business. The course provides a practical foundation for commercial production.
Yes. We offer both in-person workshops and online learning options, allowing students to learn at their own pace from anywhere in the world.
Learning through making
Hear From Our Students
Testimonial
I would do this same course over and over again. Classmates were great. Most importantly, Phil & Brent incredibly kind, patient and easy going. Nothing was ever a problem. If you think to do this course, don’t hesitate. Two days of relaxed creative fun.
Kendel Inverarity
Artist
Testimonial
I just took part in a recent concrete casting workshop with Phil and Brett. It was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end! Phil is so generous with his knowledge, friendly and accommodating. We made a stunning vanity sink and table top. Well worth the course fee and I could not recommend this experience more highly 10/10.
Monique Tippett
Artist
Testimonial
Totally awesome experience!
Phil and the team are at the top of their game and couldn't do more to share the knowledge they have gained. So refreshing when most artisans keep their secrets closed to the rest of the community.
Brad Groenewold
Workshop Student
Meet your Instructors
Led by Philip Mark Martin and Brent Gilham, our training combines design thinking with hands-on manufacturing expertise. From mould making and GFRC production to finishing and problem-solving, students learn directly from the team responsible for creating Concrete Studio's architectural concrete products and bespoke commissions.
