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Workshops at Stone Soup Concrete

Mike Karmody and Mike Paulsen, co-founders of Stone Soup Concrete, have been teaching the art of concrete countertops since 2003.  Both have been innovators in this industry.  Together they share a passion for maximizing the possibilities available to those who have chosen to work in concrete. 

Stone Soup Concrete's workshops are designed to provide you with the means for an education, rather than the framework for certification. You will not leave with a bag of mix, a textbook or any clichés. You will leave with a more thorough understanding and practical hands-on experience for making beautiful concrete countertops and other architectural elements. We hope you will find our openness to sharing our techniques, processes, and business practices refreshing.

We at Stone Soup Concrete believe that community is essential to the development of a strong artisan based industry, so we remain in close contact with many of our former students. A good number of them have become industry leaders themselves.

 

All workshops include:

· Hands-on participation with the design & fabrication of a real project.

· Review of concrete chemistry and planning considerations.

· Time aside daily to discuss the business & art of concrete.

· The active participation of industry leaders.


Upcoming Dates:

Advanced: April 7 - 10, 2009 with a Welcome Dinner at 7:30 on Monday, April 6

Basic: March 28 - 29, 2009 hosted by Yestermorrow Design/Build School

 

It was a rewarding experience to work elbow to elbow with pioneers and innovators and be immersed in proven techniques for making beautiful countertops. I came away with absolute confidence that we can add countertops to our service offerings, and be able to create pieces that customers will be happy to pay for.
- Kerry Calvert, Artistic Surfaces

Having recently attended beginning and advanced concrete workshops at Stone Soup Concrete I can enthusiastically recommend the classes to anyone interested in learning how to fabricate concrete counter tops whether professionally or for personal use. The structure of the classes, using actual projects to demonstrate methods and materials, was well organized and particularly effective. The atmosphere was collegial and Mike, Mike and Tom were able to answer any questions with informative answers. The food was great too!
Bill O'Connell




Stone Soup Concrete   116 Pleasant Street - Suite 028   Easthampton, MA   413-203-5600   info@stonesoupconcrete.com