Unleash Your Creative Potential with Masterful Material Choices
The Materials You Use Matter – Learn Their Strengths, Limitations, and How to Choose the Right Ones with Confidence.
01. Course Overview
Discover the Craft of Material Mastery with 'Materials in Design'
Join Austin Kerr for an insightful exploration into the materials that shape our world. This course offers a deep dive into the function and application of various materials used in design, from construction elements to finishes.
Whether you're a professional, a DIY enthusiast, or a hobbyist, you'll gain the knowledge to make informed decisions that enhance the durability and aesthetics of your projects. Enroll now to start making smarter choices that elevate your work and stand the test of time.
02. Course Curriculum Overview
1. Wood Selection Fundamentals
Explore essential wood species, understanding grain patterns, their formation, and the right wood for specific environments. Learn about pricing per board foot, distinctions between plywood types, and key differences in paint grade versus stain grade woods. Also covers wood cuts and their behavior with expansion and contraction.
2. Primers and Sealers for Every Environment
Dive into various primers and sealers, including lacquer, urethane, conversion varnishes, oil finishes, and waxes. This chapter clarifies the best applications of each to ensure proper usage in different environments, helping avoid common material misapplications.
3. Adhesives for Durable Bonds
Understand the specific uses of CA glue, various epoxies, and contact cement. This section guides you in selecting the right adhesive for different situations, ensuring durability and strength in your projects.
4. Abrasives: Choosing the Right Grit
Get a quick overview of different abrasives types, learn to identify grit levels, and understand their meanings to choose the correct abrasive for your specific needs.
5. High-Quality Wood Stains Explained
Overview the varieties of quality wood stains, explaining their differences and appropriate uses in various applications to achieve the best results.
6. Effective Paint Strippers and Wood Bleaches
Learn about different paint strippers and wood bleaches, including their distinct functions and roles. This chapter focuses on selecting the right type of stripper and bleach for effective use.
7. Professional Touch-Up Materials
Gain insight into the touch-up materials used by a high-skilled professional for restoring valuable and collectible pieces. Includes information on touch-up markers, fill sticks, blendal sticks, bronzing powders, concentrated colors, aerosols, touch-up cans, and preferred cleaners.
8. Selecting Wood Fillers for Restoration
Explore different types of wood fillers, their unique characteristics, and guidelines on when and where to use each type to enhance structural integrity effectively.
9. Mythbusting Furniture Materials
Challenge common myths about wood materials and types of sealers. This chapter educates on the truths behind these materials to prevent misconceptions and ensure informed decisions in material selection.
03. Meet Your Mentor: Austin Kerr
From Passion to Mastery
Austin Kerr's journey into restoration started at just six years old, developing a deep respect for the craftsmanship in his family’s furniture business.
Unlike many courses taught by hobbyists or commercial finishers, Austin's background in high-caliber restoration sets him apart. His experience isn't just broad—it's deep, dealing with both high-value and everyday pieces that require a meticulous and educated approach.
A Craftsman Who Values Quality
Austin stands out in the field of design restoration. While many professionals may work on lower-value items from high production companies, Austin specializes in both luxury and more accessible projects, applying the same level of care and precision. This ensures durability and high-quality results, avoiding the common industry pitfall of cutting corners for profit.
Trusted by the Best
As the official restorer for Design Miami, the world's premier collectible design fair, Austin's work is globally recognized. This prestigious event showcases the highest caliber of design artistry, attracting leading galleries, collectors, and designers from around the world.
Austin is trusted not only for his technical skills but also for his commitment to preserving the historical integrity of each piece. His approach to material selection and restoration avoids guesswork, focusing on sustainable practices that enhance the value and longevity of each piece.
Learn from a Master Restorer
Join Austin in this course and gain insights into a methodical approach to restoration. Learn how to value engineer your projects—balancing cost without compromising quality.
Whether you’re honing your skills or embarking on a new career path, Austin provides the expertise and inspiration to elevate your craft.
Your Path to Mastery Starts Here
Enroll now and begin your education with a master of the trade, where quality and care are at the heart of every lesson.
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Who Is This Course For & How Will It Impact You?
Materials in Design is designed for anyone eager to deepen their understanding and mastery of design materials, offering specific benefits tailored to various interests:
Furniture Makers: Enhance the longevity and aesthetic appeal of your creations. Learn material properties that ensure your furniture withstands the test of time, increasing customer satisfaction and reducing costly redos.
Interior Designers & Architects: Avoid common material pitfalls. Gain insights into durable and aesthetically fitting materials for spaces, directly reducing project overheads and enhancing client trust and referrals.
DIY Enthusiasts & Furniture Flippers: Turn hobbies into high-quality outputs. Acquire professional-level understanding of material choices that improve the value and appeal of your projects, making them stand out in a competitive market.
Restoration Enthusiasts: Restore with confidence and precision. Discover advanced techniques for maintaining the integrity and historical value of pieces, crucial for preserving or increasing their market worth.
Ready to Elevate Your Craft? Join now and start making informed decisions that not only enhance your work but also set new standards in your field.
04. FAQs
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No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for both professionals and hobbyists at any skill level.
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You will have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime.
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The total video content is approximately 90 minutes, divided into digestible modules that you can complete at your convenience.
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Yes, the course is self-paced. You can start anytime and progress according to your own schedule.
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We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
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Yes, all course participants can schedule a consultation with Austin Kerr at a 10% discount.
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Yes, refer a friend and receive an additional 5% off a consultation or 10% off your next course purchase, totaling 15% off consultations and 10% off courses.
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Yes, you can access the course on any mobile browser or through the Kajabi Mobile App for a better experience, including offline viewing.
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We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and Apple Pay and Google Pay.
05. Special Offers and Group Discounts
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Whether you're enhancing the skills of a small team or upgrading your entire firm's expertise, 'Materials in Design' offers scalable solutions to fit your needs:
Small Teams (2–5 people): Enjoy a 10-15% discount, only $130 per person.
Medium Teams (6-15 people): Save 20%, priced at $115 per person.
Large Teams (16+ people): Get a 30% discount, with each license costing just $95 per person.
Flat Fee for Unlimited Access (1-Year License): For firms with 25+ employees, secure a flat fee of $2,500+, providing unlimited access to all employees.
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Bundle Perks: Teams purchasing 6+ licenses receive a free live Q&A session or a 30-minute consultation. For 16+ licenses, enhance your team's learning with an additional hour of Q&A or consulting, tailored to meet your specific needs.
Certification and Bonus Resources: All team licenses come with a certificate of completion and bonus resources, enabling firms to track and verify the professional development of their employees.
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Equip your team with the tools they need to excel in material selection and application, improving the quality and sustainability of your projects. Enroll now and transform your workplace with cutting-edge design knowledge.
The Course That Pays for Itself
Stop wasting money on avoidable mistakes. Master material knowledge and transform your work with expert-backed techniques.
✔ Avoid costly errors by choosing the right materials.
✔ Work faster & smarter with expert techniques.
✔ Deliver higher-quality results that last.
