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06.06.25

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Brandon Gore

Introducing The Outlier Hotel: A Boutique Destination Built with Rammed Earth in the Ozarks

We're proud to officially announce one of our most exciting rammed earth construction projects to date—The Outlier Hotel—a modern boutique hotel currently in development just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas. EarthForm has been tapped to bring our expertise in site-formed rammed earth w...

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20.05.25

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Brandon Gore

The Outlier Hotel Wins Architizer Award—And Rammed Earth Takes Center Stage in Eureka Springs

When you design with intention, recognition has a way of showing up.We're proud to share that The Outlier Hotel, a modern boutique hotel currently under development just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas, has been honored with a 2025 Architizer A+ Honorable Mention Award. Designed in col...

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11.03.25

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Brandon Gore

Your Project Could Be Next – Now Booking Rammed Earth Construction

The calls started coming in after the fires - homeowners, architects, and builders all asking the same question: How can we build stronger, more fire-resistant homes? They were looking for a material that didn't just stand the test of time but could also stand up to the extreme conditions Ca...

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05.03.25

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Brandon Gore

The Erosion Sink: A Statement Piece Designed to Last a Lifetime

For over two decades, I've been perfecting the Erosion Sink - a signature design that has become a defining element of my craft. I've created more of these than I can count, yet each new iteration refines the concept further. And this one? It just might be the best yet.⇒ WHY THE ER...

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11.02.25

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Brandon Gore

The Erosion Sink: A Wabi-Sabi Masterpiece for Architects & Designers

Great design isn't just seen—it's felt. It's the way light moves across a surface, the way form and function speak in quiet harmony. The Erosion Sink, an original icon by Brandon Gore, embodies this philosophy. Inspired by the organic beauty of natural erosion, its sculpted lines and ti...

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04.02.25

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Brandon Gore

Mastering Modern Concrete: Highlights from the February 2025 Fundamentals Workshop at Concrete Design School

This past weekend, a group of makers stepped into the arena at the Concrete Design School February 2025 Fundamentals Workshop—and walked out with more than just great-looking concrete. They cast a side table with an inlay and lamp attachment, built a textured display for some fresh Kodiak Pro mer...

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13.01.25

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Brandon Gore

Build Your Dream Home with Fire-Resistant Rammed Earth by EarthForm

Build Your Dream Home with Fire-Resistant Rammed Earth by EarthForm In a world increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, ensuring the safety of your home is paramount—especially in fire-prone regions like California and Oregon. If you're planning to build or rebuild in these areas, the m...

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11.12.24

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Brandon Gore

Upgrade Your Concrete and Stone Polishing: Diamond Pads Now Available for Festool, Bosch, Mirka, and Dynabrade Sanders

When it comes to polishing concrete a, achieving a flawless finish without the usual mess is every professional's dream. At Kodiak Pro, we've made that dream a reality with our Diamond Pads, now available for a wider range of sander options, including 5" Festool, 6" Festool, 6...

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06.12.24

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Brandon Gore

Your Guide to Mastering Concrete Craftsmanship in 2025

2024 may have been a challenge, but the tides are shifting—and 2025 holds incredible potential for artisans like you. At Concrete Design School, we understand your drive to create, grow, and succeed. That's why we've crafted workshops designed to help you achieve your goals and stand out in ...

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17.09.24

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Brandon Gore

Unlock the Art of RammCrete at Our Exclusive Workshop – November 16-17

Join us at Concrete Design School for a 1.5-day immersive RammCrete Workshop, led by Brandon Gore in Goddard, KS. Inspired by the ancient technique of rammed earth, RammCrete allows you to craft stunning, textured designs perfect for wall panels, furniture, and sinks. In this hands-on training, y...

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06.05.24

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Brandon Gore

The Success of The Concrete Hero's Quest III in Napa, CA

Picture this—you're stepping into a place where your creative spirit gets to play with the sturdy, enduring nature of concrete. That's exactly what went down at the recent Concrete Hero's Quest III, a Concrete Design School workshop hosted by SC Fabrication right in the heart of Napa, CA. Over 2....

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02.04.24

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Brandon Gore

Elevating Craftsmanship with EarthForm Rammed Earth: A Testament to Sustainable Living

What if I told you that the very walls surrounding you could be more than just barriers between spaces? What if they could be resilient fortresses against nature's elements, acoustic sanctuaries, and timeless works of art? Enter EarthForm Rammed Earth – a revolutionary approach to building that n...

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22.02.24

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Brandon Gore

Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Craft with our Exclusive Concrete Workshops!

Are you ready to take your concrete craftsmanship to the next level? Buckle up because we have some thrilling news for you! We're ecstatic to announce three additional workshop dates for 2024, including two workshops we haven't offered in years: Fabric-Forming and Furniture Design. It's time to s...

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20.12.23

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Brandon Gore

Unveiling the Artistry: Crafting Custom Concrete Tiles with Brandon Gore

Ever dreamt of creating your own concrete tile? Step into Brandon Gore's world as he meticulously handcrafts custom concrete tiles for a bathroom makeover. Soon, these unique tile molds will hit the shelves in a limited-time release. If you're keen on getting your hands on these molds, give us a ...

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23.08.23

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Brandon Gore

Reflections on the 'Concrete Hero's Quest' Workshop: Unveiling the True Value Amidst Industry Deception

It's been a couple of weeks since our recent 'Concrete Hero's Quest' workshop in Napa, CA, and I've had some time to gather my thoughts about the event. First and foremost, it was an incredible class, easily one of my favorites in the last two decades of teaching. The participants were fantast...

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12.07.23

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Brandon Gore

From Dream to Reality: My Journey of Building a Rammed Earth Cabin Featured in Custom Builder Magazine

I was humbled by Custom Builder Magazine's invitation to feature my rammed earth cabin in Eureka Springs, AR. They graciously sought my input for an article, and I have attached the link for your perusal. https://www.custombuilderonline.com/delicate-details-rendered-robust-rammed-earthIf you a...

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27.06.23

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Brandon Gore

Stormy Skies and Endless Plains - A Morning in Wichita

Dark skies loomed above my studio in Wichita as the morning unfolded. The sprawling plains, seemingly endless, beneath the churning clouds that resembled the restless waves of a tempestuous ocean. Why did I choose to settle in Wichita, some may ask? My answer has always been a simple, defiant "wh...

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15.06.23

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Brandon Gore

Revolutionizing Rammed Earth: Thin Panels and Versatile Furniture for Modern Spaces

If you've been captivated by the beauty of rammed earth but hesitated to incorporate it into your project due to its traditional limitations, we have some exciting developments to share with you. Our dedicated team has been revolutionizing rammed earth with our high-performance admixture, aptly n...

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12.06.23

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Brandon Gore

Unleash Your Concrete Craftsmanship at the Concrete Hero's Quest! August 9-11, Napa, CA

The inaugural Concrete Hero's Quest triumphed with resounding success. Mark your calendars for the next one on August 9-11 in Napa, CA. We met fascinating new attendees and cherished the moments with the returning ones. The creations we fashioned were unmatched, and it was an incredible time with...

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29.05.23

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Brandon Gore

Transforming Spaces: Rammed Earth Artistry and Community Impact

We recently completed an impressive rammed earth art installation at the Griot Museum of Black History in St. Louis, Missouri. This monumental project involved mixing, placing, ramming, finishing, and cleaning approximately 500,000 pounds of rammed earth for the museum's beautifully curved exteri...

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13.05.23

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Brandon Gore

Building Sustainability: Harnessing Indigenous Materials for Stabilized Rammed Earth Walls

EarthForm specializes in constructing stabilized rammed earth walls using locally sourced materials such as volcanic ash, clay, and subsoil. We're currently working on a project that incorporates crushed brick salvaged from demolished buildings in the area, resulting in walls that are not only ae...

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14.01.23

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Brandon Gore

From Leaning on the Fence to Leading the Way: A Story of Purpose and Progress in the Concrete Industry

I leaned against the fence and watched the cattle graze. It was a cool morning on the ranch, and I closed my eyes and let the sun warm my face. Suddenly, my mother called for me from the house. Her voice was strained, and I knew something was wrong. My grandfather was struggling to breathe. We ru...

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10.01.23

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Brandon Gore

From Struggling to Balance Work and Family to Creating a Lasting Legacy: The Kodiak Pro Story

I grew up with a hole in my life. My father, a businessman, was always gone, consumed by work. I saw him little and when I did, he was lost in his own thoughts. This made me vow that my own kids would not feel abandoned. I knew firsthand that a father's involvement, or lack thereof, has a great e...

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05.01.23

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Brandon Gore

Meet Martin Haddock and Ashlea O'Neill at the Concrete Hero's Quest, Napa, CA, April 26-29, 2023

One of the standout features of the Concrete Hero's Quest is the chance to meet and spend time with Martin Haddock and Ashlea O'Neill. In addition to being the UK and European distributors for Kodiak Pro (Designer Concrete Supplies Ltd.), a company that specializes in providing high-quality concr...

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04.01.23

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Brandon Gore

The Concrete Hero's Quest, a 3.5 Day Workshop in Napa, CA April 26-29, 2023

ATTENTION ADVENTURE SEEKERS! ARE YOU READY TO EMBARK ON A HANDS-ON JOURNEY AND BECOME A CONCRETE HERO? Join us for our 3.5 day workshop, the Concrete Hero's Quest, where you'll work as a team to design and construct a one-of-a-kind post-tensioned concrete table. Using state-of-the-art equipmen...

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10.12.22

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Brandon Gore

Never Underestimate Hydraulic Pressure

"Never Underestimate Hydraulic Pressure" is a mantra we live by. We've relearned that lesson more times than we'd like to recount over the last 2 decades. It's these hard earned truths that have come to define the distinction of our workshops - experience.   If you are considering attendi...

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10.11.22

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Brandon Gore

Highlight Video of the Concrete Hoedown in the Holler 2022

Here is a highlight video for 'The Concrete Hoedown in the Holler' event, held at Dusty Baker's shop in McEwen, TN October 14-15, 2022. It was an amazing gathering of concrete craftspeople, and we look forward to the next one. A huge thank you goes out to Dusty and Brandi Baker for their ext...

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24.07.22

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Brandon Gore

Concrete Hoedown in the Holler, Oct 14-15, 2022

THIS IS IT, THE CONCRETE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join Jon Schuler, Dusty Baker, and Brandon Gore in McEwen, TN, October 14th and 15th, 2022, for the 'Concrete Hoedown in the Holler!' What is the 'Concrete Hoedown'? It's 2 days of concrete camaraderie, making, learning, games, and debauchery....

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02.07.22

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Brandon Gore

Rammed Earth in the United States

Rammed Earth is experiencing a massive surge in popularity in the United States, we receive calls nearly daily from interested architects and builders wanting to use it on their projects. These are a few photos of my personal rammed earth home that I've taken over the last week. This property, bu...

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29.06.22

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Brandon Gore

Photos from the Summer 2022 Pinnacle Concrete Camp

Our 6-day Pinnacle Concrete Camp has become known around the world as the BEST decorative concrete training event to learn how to make concrete sinks, concrete countertops, fabric forming, DustyCrete, Upright Casting, and the business of running a successful concrete business.  We started...

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29.05.22

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Brandon Gore

Matty Matheson’s Prime Seafood Palace Concrete Sinks

Matty Matheson's newest restaurant, Prime Seafood Palace, just opened in Toronto's Queen Street West to much fanfare. Case in point, this great in-depth look at the restaurant by Architectural Digest. Hard Goods was approached by renowned architect Omar Gandhi to create the sinks for this amaz...

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15.02.22

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Brandon Gore

Interested in becoming a Kodiak Pro Dealer?

Kodiak Pro is a small company founded by decorative concrete professionals, focused on making the highest performance concrete materials with an emphasis on quality above all else. When evaluating potential dealers, our goal is to form partnerships with like-minded businesses that share our philo...

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09.01.22

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Brandon Gore

The ALCES Collection, a Cast Concrete + Bronze Furniture Line Launching Summer of 2022 (hopefully)

The ALCES Collection is a line of luxury outdoor furniture composed of ultra-high performance cast concrete and bronze. I have been working on it off and on for the last three years as time permits. Every aspect has been hand-sculpted and handcrafted by me.  It is my goal to officially launc...

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03.01.22

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Brandon Gore

New Online Video Tutorials for Decorative Concrete Artisans

If you have been interested in online video tutorials, I just released the first 2. These aren't your run-of-the-mill YouTube tutorials from folks that don't do this for a living. These are made by me and share a wealth of information worth far more than the cost of admission.-BG

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23.11.21

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Brandon Gore

Kodiak Pro Open Studio - February 28, 2022 - Eureka Springs, AR

Are you interested in trying Kodiak Pro products for yourself? Would you like to learn the correct way to mix, cast, and cure Maker Mix? How about getting hands-on instruction on applying ICT Reactive Sealer from the chemist and concrete artisan that developed it, Jon Schuler? If none of tho...

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14.11.21

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Brandon Gore

Life is but a dream in a Rammed Earth Home.

The autumn colors have peaked at the CALX Cabin in Eureka Springs, AR. Life is but a dream, or so it seems, when living in a rammed earth home.  This house features a true southern exposure to optimize passive solar gain in the winter months. As the sun moves lower on the horizon and the ...

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18.10.21

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Brandon Gore

EarthForm Rammed Earth featured in 'At Home in Arkansas' Magazine!

The CALX Cabin and EarthForm Rammed Earth was featured in the November 2021 issue of 'At Home in Arkansas' Magazine. 

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10.09.21

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Brandon Gore

Kodiak Pro Launches New Website!

We're excited to announce the launch of our new website and online shopping experience for Kodiak Pro - the worlds finest concrete materials for craftspeople that care about their reputation. Kodiak Pro is the premier source for UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete) pre-blended mix that can be u...

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20.08.21

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Brandon Gore

Listen to 'The Concrete Podcast' on Spotify!

Listen to 'The Concrete Podcast' on Spotify! Join industry veterans and business partners Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler as they talk all things concrete and interview concrete company owners. New episodes released weekly, listen on Spotify!Click Here To Listen

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13.08.21

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Brandon Gore

Kodiak Pro Maker Mix, a white Ultra High Performance Concrete Mix

Kodiak Pro Maker Mix is a pre-blended white Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) mix developed specifically for high-end concrete projects that demand superior surface quality and maximum strength. Born from necessity, Maker Mix is quickly becoming the go-to bagged mix to create custom concrete...

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08.08.21

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Brandon Gore

Rammed Earth Wall Consulting, Training, and Construction in the United States

EarthForm recently consulted with and conducted on-site training for a builder in South Dakota that was hired to build a rammed earth addition onto a home.  Consulting services include plan review and detail modification, local materials analysis, both compressive strength as well as colo...

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09.07.21

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Brandon Gore

A short video about the Bear Ridge Property, which is currently For Sale in Eureka Springs, AR

In preparation of listing The Bear Ridge Property on the MLS, we filmed a short video touring the estate as well as the area surrounding it. Eureka Springs is a wonderful historic town in the Ozark Mountains, with rivers, lakes, hiking and mountain biking trails galore! If you would like to learn...

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28.06.21

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Brandon Gore

The Bear Ridge Rammed Earth Property is For Sale!

Visit www.BuyBearRidge.com for more details!A truly unique and high-design estate, the Bear Ridge Property in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will appeal to the discerning buyer on many different levels. Consisting of three architect designed buildings, Bear Ridge is the ideal fusion of both r...

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13.04.21

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Brandon Gore

Why Build with Rammed Earth?

Why build with rammed earth? This is a question I receive quite often. There are many reasons why building with rammed earth makes sense, and just as many why it doesn't. Let's start with the benefits of rammed earth. Rammed earth is solid. Have you ever been in a rammed earth house? If s...

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28.03.21

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Brandon Gore

The CALX Cabin, a first glimpse into the finished interior

The CALX Cabin interior was recently photographed by NW Arkansas photographer Aaron Menken. This custom modern rammed earth cabin was built by EarthForm and completed in 2021. The casework, GFRC concrete sinks, and contemporary concrete countertops were designed and handcrafted by Hard Goods. ...

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23.03.21

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Brandon Gore

Spring 2021 Pinnacle Concrete Camp Recap and Fall Workshop Date Announcement!

The Spring Pinnacle Concrete Camp was a wonderful class, we had a great time with an amazing group of craftsmen. Thank you to Polytek for supplying rubber for the workshop and having Bryne Klusovsky come out to assist with teaching and technical questions. We used Kodiak Pro Maker Mix and the new...

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17.03.21

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Brandon Gore

Custom Concrete Sinks with Turquoise Inlays

Concrete + Rammed Earth go together like a rainy night + Miles Davis. Hard Goods custom crafted concrete sinks for the rammed earth cabin, which was built by the EarthForm team. The sinks were made to fit the faceted walls perfectly, and feature turquoise inlays from Kingman, AZ.  Bespoke...

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19.02.21

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Brandon Gore

Custom Concrete Breeze Blocks for a Beautiful Home in Los Angeles, CA

​Concrete Breeze Blocks are making a comeback, and for good reason, they are form and function in perfect harmony. Custom breeze blocks offer architects and designers the opportunity to design the facade of a space while also controlling and playing with light and shadow, as well as air flow. Bre...

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09.01.21

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Brandon Gore

A Custom Modern Concrete Fire Pit

Although fire is primitive, enjoying it doesn't have to be. Hard Goods was commissioned to create this custom handcrafted concrete fire pit based on our Triangulum Fire Pit that was released in 2012. This piece is massive, measuring 84" (2,133 mm) across and 18" (457 mm) high. It was cast using o...

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15.12.20

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Brandon Gore

A Snowy Day in the Ozark Mountains at the Rammed Earth Cabin in the Woods

The snow came down heavy this last Sunday at the Rammed Earth Cabin Build in the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas. The thermally broken 18" thick solid walls and the vintage Jotul 118 wood burning stove kept the inside warm and toasty. 

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15.11.20

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Brandon Gore

The Concrete + Steel Modern Muskoka Rocking Chair

The award-winning Hard Goods Modern Muskoka Concrete + Steel Chair has been a best seller for nearly a decade, and for good reason. Each chair is handcrafted one at a time in our beautiful Ozark Mountain studio of materials chosen to last for hundreds, if not thousands of years. We were recently ...

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18.10.20

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Brandon Gore

One Month until the Fall Pinnacle Concrete Camp! Learn GFRC, ECC, Dusty-Crete, Upright Casting, Post-Tensioning, and Rubber Mold-Making!

We're 1 month out from the Fall Pinnacle Concrete Camp at Concrete Design School! This is your last opportunity for 2020 to learn how to create cutting edge concrete furniture pieces using post-tensioning, how to make rubber molds, GFRC and ECC mix designs and casting techniques, the rustic-moder...

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02.09.20

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Brandon Gore

September Cabin in the Woods Construction Update

We're on the home stretch with the rammed earth cabin in the woods project located in Eureka Springs, AR. Over the last several weeks drywall was hung and painted, plumbing and electrical were wrapped up, HVAC was installed, operational windows and doors were placed, the concrete floor was buffed...

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18.08.20

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Brandon Gore

The Concrete Hoedown in the Holler Recap

Last week we conducted our Summer 2020 hands-on concrete training class, 'The Concrete Hoedown in the Holler'. This workshop was held at Dusty Baker's studio located just outside of Nashville, TN. It was a great event and we had a lot of fun, made some amazing concrete pieces, and even better fri...

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31.07.20

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Brandon Gore

Wabi Sabi Modern Bathroom

We love this bathroom designed by Rodney Lawrence, Inc. It features a custom Concrete Erosion Sink by Hard Goods, a wabi sabi modern sink design that works well in the space. Thank you Lawrence and crew for specifying our products for your exquisitely designed spaces over the years, it is always ...

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26.07.20

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Brandon Gore

Custom Concrete + Steel Outdoor Dining Table

We recently finished this custom Concrete + Steel Modern Outdoor Dining Table for a longtime client in Missouri. Their lake house could easily grace the cover of Dwell Magazine, it is impeccable. They needed an outdoor dining table that could withstand the elements and would dovetail with their d...

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18.07.20

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Brandon Gore

The pain of building forever

There has been a flurry of activity on the rammed earth build site the last few weeks. Spray foam was placed, plumbing rough-in was completed, electrical rough-in and service is nearly finished, the in-ceiling mini-split HVAC and ERV system was installed, Low-E insulated glazing is nearly wrapped...

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20.06.20

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Brandon Gore

Kodiak Pro MAKER MIX, a concrete bagged mix for GFRC, ECC, Sprayable, and Clay Mixes, is now available for purchase online!

Kodiak Pro MAKER MIX, the finest pre-blended concrete bagged mix on the market, is now available for purchase online. This high-performance white concrete mix (grey mix available via special order) can be utilized for GFRC, ECC, Sprayable, and Clay mixes, the only adjustment you make between mix ...

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14.06.20

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Brandon Gore

Luxury Money Can't Buy

This last week we ground and polished the concrete floors to a natural terrazzo finish. One of the things I love about rammed earth is the sense of time and place it brings to a build - the walls feel ancient and anchored. The light in the space is unreal, especially the late afternoon sun. Dappl...

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04.06.20

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Brandon Gore

Modern Arkansas Cabin Update

There's been a lot of activity on the modern cabin project in NW Arkansas. Framing is complete for the roof and interior walls, the custom metal fascia has been fabricated and fitted, the deck railing is installed, and the roof is going on! Hopefully we'll be dried in soon! Also, my daughters hav...

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07.05.20

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Brandon Gore

A Modern Wood Deck for the Rammed Earth House

While we're waiting to get underway on framing the roof, we decided to build a modern deck off the back of the rammed earth cabin. The proportions are based on the golden ratio (always an important consideration when determining size), and these dimensions put an oak tree right in the middle of t...

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03.05.20

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Brandon Gore

Concrete Pour at the Modern Cabin Build in NW Arkansas

Progress on the sustainable modern cabin build in NW Arkansas continues with the pouring of the concrete floor. Because of the density of trees and tight access on the build site, we had to bring in a massive concrete pump truck with a 130' reach, and even then, it was just barely able to reach t...

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28.03.20

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Brandon Gore

Sustainable Modern Cabin Update

It's been exactly one month since the last update on the sustainable modern cabin project located in the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas. The EarthForm crew has been busy building and finishing the rammed earth walls, and now work has shifted to installing utilities and preparing for the concrete ...

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28.03.20

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Brandon Gore

Spring 2020 Pinnacle Concrete Camp Recap

We recently held the Spring Pinnacle Concrete Camp (photos below), and WOW, what an amazing class and a great group of people! Buddy Rhodes, the man, myth, and legend, was in attendance and his enthusiasm and love for concrete was infectious. We demonstrated products from Buddy Rhodes Concrete Pr...

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03.02.20

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Brandon Gore

Ozark Organic Modernism

Work has resumed on the modern sustainable cabin in the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas. This style of build could be called "Ozark Organic Modern" - is that a thing? If not, it should be! This rammed earth, concrete, steel, and wood custom home is the epitome of clean minimalist lines and real ma...

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21.12.19

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Brandon Gore

Be Profitable in 2020 Making Concrete!

Owning and operating a decorative pre-cast concrete company is the dream that many of us have, but being profitable in this business is elusive to the vast majority of folks that try their hand at it. The failure rate each year for decorative concrete start-ups is over 50%, and that number increa...

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16.12.19

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Brandon Gore

2 weeks on the modern cabin build

Over the last 2 weeks the EarthForm team has formed four complex walls and mixed, placed, and compacted nearly 100,000 lbs of rammed earth! We've completed about 25% of the rammed earth portion of the build. The crew is heading to their respective homes for the holidays and we'll pick back up on ...

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09.12.19

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Brandon Gore

A week in review, rammed earth construction in NW Arkansas

We officially started ramming walls for a modern sustainable cabin in the Ozarks one week ago today. Over the last 7 days we have mixed, placed, and compacted over 37 tons of material, as well as set forms for 3 complex walls. Follow our progress as the adventure continues, and if you have a proj...

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19.11.19

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Brandon Gore

Concrete Footings Poured for the Modern Rammed Earth House Build

This morning we poured 34 yards of concrete into fabric-formed footings for a modern rammed earth, concrete, wood, and steel home. Luxury sustainable builds are our specialty and we sweat the details. If you are located in NW Arkansas, including Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, or Eureka Spring...

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15.11.19

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Brandon Gore

Brass Plates for Rammed Earth Home

When you build to last for thousands of years it's good to let future generations know who built the ruins they are exploring - that is the timeline we strive for in all areas of design and construction. The custom engraved brass plate will be rammed into the wall in an inconspicuous location to ...

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12.11.19

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Brandon Gore

Innovators, Not Imitators

"Awesome training classes and the after class support and networking is the best out there!! For me, taking concrete classes is about Higher Learning and avoiding hundreds of hours of trial and error and CDS delivers! Unfortunately you can't learn everything or experience every scenario out there...

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11.11.19

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Brandon Gore

Hard Goods Studio and Rammed Earth House Build Progress

The weather is cooling off here in the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas, and I captured this surreal photo of the Hard Goods Studio in the Autumn mist. We have several custom Concrete, Wood, and Steel furniture projects in production for clients that value quality and craftsmanship. If you have a c...

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08.08.19

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Brandon Gore

APEX Concrete Workshop

We’ve been teaching concrete enthusiasts for a long time - nearly 15 years now, and that has resulted in a lot of conversations. The APEX Concrete Workshop is a result of those discussions. APEX is focused on the following most requested topics:POST-TENSIONING CONCRETERUBBER MOLD MAKINGGFRC MIX D...

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10.06.19

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Brandon Gore

The CDS Difference

This video about Dusty Baker is a great example of what sets our training apart from our competitors - the passion and love that we have for concrete is unrivaled. We create high-end concrete pieces for a living, it's how we feed our kids and pay our mortgages. When you want the best and most rel...

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07.06.19

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Brandon Gore

Hard Goods Apprenticeship Program

ApprenticeshipsThe Hard Goods APPRENTICESHIP Program 
Studio Concrete, Steel, and Wood : Small Business Practices : Artisan ManufacturingInquiries please contact Brandon Gore  :  brandon@goredesignco.comThe Hard Goods Apprenticeship Program honors the spirit and practice of inquiry...

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09.04.19

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Brandon Gore

The Concrete Podcast - Episode 2 - Michael Karmody - Cast In Place > Precast

In Episode 2 of The Concrete Podcast we have a conversation with Michael Karmody about the benefits of cast-in-place concrete vs. pre-casting off-site.  Below is a transcript of the podcast:THE CONCRETE PODCAST, Episode 2, with MICHAEL Karmody00:01 - 23:06.INTRO WITH MUSIC: Welcome to The Co...

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03.04.19

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Brandon Gore

Tennessee Workshop Travel Information

WHERE ARE YOU GOINGStoneCrete Artistry is located at:921 Barren Hollow Rd., Hurricane Mills, TN 37078GPS Coordinates: 35.881518, -87.783706AIR TRAVELYour first order of business is getting here. The airport you will fly into is Nashville International Airport, Airport Code: BNA, Driving Distance ...

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31.03.19

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Brandon Gore

Eureka Springs Travel Details

Arkansas, 'The Natural State', is an amazingly beautiful place to visit all times of year. Concrete Design School is located in the scenic Ozark Mountains, just outside of the historic town of Eureka Springs. WHERE ARE YOU GOING?Concrete Design School is located at:45 Bear Ridge Rd., Eureka ...

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22.02.19

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Brandon Gore

Registration is Now Open for the Spring 2019 Workshops, with Jon Schuler!

We’ve received a lot of emails from folks inquiring about the next workshop dates with Jon Schuler, and we’re pleased to announce the Spring 2019 Workshop are officially open for registration! Additionally, we are going to be offering the Furniture Design Workshop, which is rarely offered and alw...

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11.02.19

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Brandon Gore

Review of the February 2019 Concrete Design School GFRC, ECC, Fabric-Forming, Post-Tensioning, DustyCrete, and Concrete Sink Workshops

Another series of Concrete Design School workshops has come and gone. It was a great week of training where we covered ECC, GFRC, SCC, UHPC, DustyCrete, Fabric-Forming, Concrete Sinks, and Concrete Countertops. We made a lot of awesome pieces, awesome friends, and even tested the strength of a si...

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03.02.19

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Brandon Gore

KodiakPRO is for those that know!

KodiakPRO Concrete Admixes and Sealer are the industry’s finest and most cutting-edge products available. The concrete craftspeople that are on the razors edge of what is possible use KodiakPRO on each and every piece that leave their studios. Click here to learn more!

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02.02.19

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Brandon Gore

The Concrete Design School Family is Preparing for the SOLD-OUT February 2019 Workshops!

It’s so great to walk into the studio to see the Concrete Design School family working hard prepping to ensure a successful workshop. That reminds me, yesterday we officially SOLD-OUT of the Dusty-Crete, Fabric-Forming, and All-In Workshops. There are a couple of seats left in the Post-Tensioned ...

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19.10.18

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Brandon Gore

New KODIAK PRO Concrete Admixtures Now Available

IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, YOU ARE CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO CREATE THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRODUCT POSSIBLE, FROM A MATERIALS VIEWPOINT AS WELL AS DESIGN. KODIAK PRO JUST RELEASED 2 NEW CONCRETE ADMIXTURES THAT WILL UP YOUR CONCRETE GAME. The first is ‘BOOST’ - this admixture, used at the upper end of the l...

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14.10.18

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Brandon Gore

The next workshops have been scheduled for February 4-8, 2019

Great news! The next workshops have been scheduled and will be held February 4-8, 2019! We are going to teach our three most popular workshops - they sold out last time, and we anticipate they will again for this event, so if you want to attend register today. 2 Day DustyCrete Workshop / Feb...

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27.09.18

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Brandon Gore

A recap of the September 2018 Workshops

We just finished conducting the September 2018 Concrete Design School Workshops and we had a great time getting to know an amazing group of people! We had several repeat attendees, which is always an honor, as well as new faces from all over the world, including India, Mexico, Finland, and Canada...

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09.09.18

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Brandon Gore

The September 2018 All-In Workshop & Fabric-Forming Workshop are SOLD OUT! You can still get into the Dusty-Crete and Post-Tensioning Workshop!

As anticipated the September 2018 'All-In Workshop' and 'Fabric-Forming Workshop' are officially SOLD-OUT! As of 8:00am this morning there is 1 seat available in the 'Dusty-Crete Workshop' and 'Post-Tensioning Workshop'. They won't last long so NOW is the time to register and book your travel arr...

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12.06.18

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Brandon Gore

Dusty-Crete Workshop is now scheduled for September 2018, and we have a special Reduced Rate Workshop Package for all three classes!

Well, we went and did it - we scheduled our THREE MOST POPULAR CLASSES IN A ONE WEEK PERIOD! Do you know what this means?! You can fly out to the beautiful Ozark Mountains and in one trip learn our best practices, techniques, and hard lessons gleaned from over 70,000 hours of success and failure....

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07.06.18

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Brandon Gore

Looking back at the May 2018 Workshops, and looking FORWARD to the September 2018 Workshops!

The May 2018 concrete training classes wrapped up a few weeks ago, and WOW, what an amazing group of talented folks! We had a great time getting to know everyone and the pieces they made in the workshops were top notch. Now that the May classes are in the books we are getting emails asking about ...

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10.04.18

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Brandon Gore

Over 1,000 Served!

Best training I ever had!— Robert Aurner via FacebookSince 2005 more than 1,000 Artisans have chosen to attend training workshops with Concrete Design School! There is a reason why so many have placed their trust in us when it comes to learning the Art of High-End Concrete. The Difference is Expe...

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21.03.18

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Brandon Gore

A recap of the March Workshops and looking towards the May Hands-On Workshops, which are Filling-Up Fast! Purchase Tickets Now!

We just wrapped training of the March Fabric-Forming + GFRC Workshop and the Post-Tensioned + Current Techniques Workshop. What an amazing group of people - we had attendees from all over the world including Venezuela, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kuwait, India, Dominican Republic, Canada, and from all ...

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06.03.18

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Brandon Gore

The March 'Dusty-Crete Workshop' and 'Fabric-Forming + GFRC Workshop' are SOLD-OUT! Tickets are on-sale for the May Workshops.

The March Dusty-Crete Workshop and Fabric-Forming + GFRC Workshop are officially SOLD-OUT! There are a few spots remaining in the March Post-Tensioned Concrete + Current Techniques Workshop, and tickets are on sale for the May Workshops!

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14.02.18

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Brandon Gore

The March 2018 Concrete Workshops are CLOSE TO SELLING OUT!

As of the evening of Wednesday, February 14th, the following is the availability of the March Workshops:DUSTYCRETE, MARCH 8-10, HURRICANE MILLS, TN: 2 SEATS LEFTFABRIC-FORMING + GFRC WORKSHOP, MARCH 12-14, EUREKA SPRINGS, AR: 3 SEATS LEFTPOST-TENSION + CURRENT TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP, MARCH 15-16, EU...

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31.12.17

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Brandon Gore

Camp during your next Concrete Design School Workshop in Eureka Springs

Are you the adventurous type that would prefer to sit by a campfire and sleep under the stars than stay in a motel? Great! There is a KOA Campground directly next door to Concrete Design School - you can literally walk through the woods to come to the workshop each day. They have tent sites, full...

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29.11.17

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Brandon Gore

Dusty-Crete 2018 Workshop Announced!

DUSTY BAKER HAS SCHEDULED HIS FIRST WORKSHOP OF 2018 FOR MARCH 8-10 AT HIS STUDIO IN TENNESSEE. DUSTY'S CLASSES ALMOST ALWAYS SELL-OUT, AND WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING A LOT OF EMAILS REGARDING HIS NEXT WORKSHOP, SO IF YOU ARE WANTING TO LEARN THE DUSTY-CRETE METHOD NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER! 

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18.11.17

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Brandon Gore

That's a wrap for INCEPTION, and now we're looking towards March 2018!

The INCEPTION Training Event was an overwhelming success! We had attendees from all over the world - South Africa, Pakistan, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, and of course the United States. It was truly a pleasure having this diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group in our studio for a week. W...

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30.09.17

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Brandon Gore

T-Minus 5 Weeks Until the Concrete Workshops!

I was a part of the class [that made the concrete bench in the photo above]. Learnt so much. If you are new to GFRC don’t buy anything till after your [CDS] workshop. You get a glimpse into a well run business. Looking forward to learning more.— Steve Sousa (@stevesousa) via InstagramWe are 5 wee...

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25.09.17

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Brandon Gore

Concrete Is Hard / A Fundraiser for Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker is a great man. I've known Dusty for well over a decade and over that time he has not only become a trainer for Concrete Design School but a friend as well. Dusty was working on setting up his new shop when he slipped off of a 16' ladder and broke both of his heels. This is one of the...

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17.09.17

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Brandon Gore

The November Concrete Workshops are HALFWAY FILLED!

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.— William Arthur WardThe November Concrete Workshops are HALFWAY FILLED!Perhaps you've been waiting for the perfect moment to come along to attend a Concrete Design School hands-on workshop? There are no perfect moments, the onl...

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26.08.17

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Brandon Gore

A Recap of Two Awesome Classes and Looking Forward to INCEPTION

Today was the final day of the Dusty-Crete Workshop, and the Fabric-Forming Concrete Sink + GFRC Workshop wrapped on Wednesday. Every class is great, and this one was no different - we had an amazing time getting to know the talented guys and gals that are the future of this industry. The solar e...

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06.08.17

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Brandon Gore

INCEPTION, the Training Event of 2017 you don't want to miss!

THE INCEPTION TRAINING EVENT, WHAT IS IT?It is the first series of workshops to be held at the new Concrete Design School headquarters located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. WHEN IS IT?We are holding 3 classes back-to-back November 5-11, 2017.WHAT CLASSES ARE GOING TO BE AVAILABLE?I’m glad you...

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