| Wet Carved Concrete |
| Laminated Ferrocement Class |
| FC Sinks and Countertops |
| Ferrocement Faux Bois |
November 30th, 1999 |
Ferrocement Faux Bois |
 * 5/9/09 PLEASE NOTE, This Class Is Canceled: I have just received the following email from Donald Tucker ******I am very sorry to have to announce that due to a recent medical issue arising, I will not be able to conduct the "Introduction to Ferrocement Faux Bois" class in Colorado this August. I was just informed after undergoing surgery on Thursday, the 7th of April that more extensive procedures are necessary and that I will very likely be down for several months. And that's if everything goes perfectly. I was really looking forward to teaching this class and hope that another at a later date will be possible. My very sincere apologies to Paul Sarnstrom at the Ferrocement Educational Network as well as the good folks who have already signed up for that class, but this is just one of those things in life that you sometimes get handed without notice and just have to deal with. My Sincere Regards & Thanks to all, Donald R. Tucker ***** We hope to have Don back in the future but at present we don't know when. Paul Sarnstrom, director Ferrocement Educational Network FC Faux Bois 8/17/09 - 8/21/09
Hello, I first came across the Garden Art Forum website three years ago and was immediately fascinated and impressed with Don Tucker’s FC Faux Bois work. This is some of the finest Faux Bois work I have seen. Even when viewed close up, the subtleties and nuances of texture and color lead one to believe they are looking at an old, weathered wood. Note: I had the good fortune to facilitate the 2008 FC Faux Bois class. I was extremely impressed with Don's knowledge, experience and skill in Faux Bois and by his talent for communicating and teaching others from his many years of experience. At present Don is only teaching one FC Faux Bois class each year. So as to give maximum instructor/student interaction the class is limited to 15 students. Paul Sarnstrom, director Course Overview:
“Faux Bois” (French for “False Wood”) Also known by the Spanish term, “El Trabajo Rustico” or “The Rustic Work”.Ferrocement Faux Bois is the very nearly lost art form that employs steel and cement-based media to sculpt three dimensional representations of wood and wooden objects. The purpose of this five day course is to provide the basic skills, techniques and information necessary for a craftsperson to create works that are both decorative and functional. Course Outline:
____________________________________________________________________Day One, AM History of the art and media employed Known artisans and works for further study Overview of Media & Materials Day One, PM Overview of Processes Design & Engineering ___________________________________________________________________ Day Two, AM Constructing an Armature or Framework Day Two, PM Creating Form with Stucco Lath and “Wire Work” Metal Treatments/Corrosion Inhibitors ___________________________________________________________________ Day Three, AM Understanding Cement-Based Media Formulations Employing Admixtures Mixing Techniques Day Three, PM Mixing & Applying Base Materials Sculpting and Forming Basic Shapes Refining shape & Form _________________________________________________________________ Day Four, AM Mixing & Applying Finish Coats Finish Coat Sculpting Techniques Day Four, PM Texture & Details Curing ________________________________________________________________ Day Five, AM Finishing Options & Techniques Coloring Techniques Sealing Options Day Five PM Full Process Review with Q&A Session COST, LOCATION, DETAILS:
The cost of this 5-day course is $525 and the class dates are: August 17th-21st. The class will be held in Montrose, Colorado. To facilitate maximum student/instructor interaction class size is limited to 15 students. Each student is responsible for bringing the following: 1. At least 1 pair of good fitting but durable rubber gloves. 2. At least 1 pair of good fitting leather gloves. 3. Eye protection, either fitted goggles [not just safety glasses] or a full face shield or preferably both. 4. At least one particle-type dust mask, white paper is fine. REFUND POLICY - NOTE: THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. Any questions may be directed to Paul Sarnstrom paul@ferrocement.net
Organizing and facilitating this class demands a substantial amount of time as well as a significant financial commitment from the Ferrocement Educational Network. The following refund policy is in effect. $100 of the class fees are non-refundable. A cancellation made 90 days prior to the class will receive a refund of $425. A cancellation made 45-89 days prior to the class will recive a refund of $212.50 No refunds will be given for cancellation 44 days or less prior to the class. Inquiries may be directed to Paul Sarnstrom paul@ferrocement.net
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