Materiology Workshop

Theory can only take you so far—real-life experience is what truly elevates your career. Our MATERIOLOGY workshop is designed to focus on the practical aspects of specifying materials and finishes with confidence. We’ll offer an in-depth exploration of various material types and their classifications, ensuring you understand how to select materials that are not only appropriate for your designs but also durable, long-lasting and within budget.

MATERIOLOGY WORKSHOP $797

You’ll learn how to evaluate material performance, considering factors such as lifespan and environmental impact, so you can make informed choices for your clients. Additionally, we’ll guide you through the process of calculating costs to keep your projects within budget. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped to create designs that secure client buy-in and earn the builder’s approval, all while staying on track financially.
The MATERIOLOGY workshop is aimed at emerging, established and diversifying designers, decorators, and design and decoration students. This includes architects, building designers, documenters, specifiers, and builders. The workshop assumes a base knowledge of materials and finishes and is intended to build on those learnings.
New workshop date to be announced soon! See our socials to stay up to date.
We can’t tell you that just yet, but we can tell you it will be design inspired and filled with the prettiest things to elevate your learning.

What does it include? We have heaps of amazing things in store for the day!

- We’ll explore the key material trends we saw in Milan and discuss current trends we’re seeing on the ground and how they align with our client briefs.
- The ‘Flack effect’ and how this is shaping the way we specify materials.
- What are the most common material types and why do you (feel like) you need to have a PhD in them?
- We’ll take a look at the sub-categories of each material type so you know the difference between natural and engineered stone, timber veneer and laminate, vinyl wrap and 2pac, and lots more.
- Understanding your materials is key to winning over your clients and making sure they’re on the same page with your design choices.
- Learn the life-cycle and process of choosing stone—from picking the right type, selecting the perfect slab in the warehouse, collaborating with the stonemason, to ensuring installation aligns with your design vision.
- Plus, a fun, handy takeaway glossary that equips you with the vocabulary you’ll need to master your material definitions and boost your confidence in selecting the right materials for your projects and clients.
- How to create designs that last. Tips on how to make sure your designs stand the test of time—think 10 years or more.
- How to confidently communicate your material choices to clients and ensure they align with how the space will be used.
- How to set realistic expectations. Ways to help clients understand the pros and cons of different materials, so they feel confident and invested in your selections.
- A look at which materials will outlast others and how to choose the right ones for long-term durability.
We'll be joined by Brodware specialist Koula Batsis, who will spill the beans on tapware! She’ll dive into the craftsmanship behind their products, covering everything from new technology and detailing to spout and mixer types, finishes, and how their tapware stands the test of time in a crowded market.
- How to enhance and enrich spaces with the right material and finishes selections.
- How to use your knowledge of materials, construction methods, and details to ensure your designs are practical and buildable.
- Strategies for working with tradespeople to bring your designs to life and get their buy-in.
- How to accurately estimate trade costs and stick to clients’ budgets—keeping clients happy and earning those referrals.
- Ways to clearly communicate material and finish choices so the builder and client can easily bring your vision to reality.
Alison and Lauren will guide you through a hands-on workshop on how to practice assembling a material board for your client—learning what to include, how to present materials on a vertical or horizontal axis, and how to craft a visual story that gets the client’s tick of approval and a big “YES!”
Question time plus networking and a glass of bubbles!
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Extras: You’ll also receive a goodie tote filled with your Materiology workbook, Broadware finishes samples, notebook, water bottle and a 10% discount to our Styleology workshop.