Education+ is a serie of virtual presentations available to architects and designers
Education+ presented by
Formica Canada
Education+ is Formica Canada’s series of accredited presentations aimed at residential and commercial architects, designers and other professionals.
Formica Canada’s Revamped Education+ Program
For many years now, our accredited experts have offered AIA-, IDC- and HSW-approved training courses tailored to the needs of design and architecture professionals with busy schedules.
Throughout 2025, we’ll be hosting five one-hour sessions online via Microsoft Teams:
- Friday, March 14, 12 p.m. (ET): Hard Wall, High Style
- Friday, May 9, 12 p.m. (ET): Inspired by Metal
- Friday, Septembre 19, 12 p.m. (ET): Specifying Solid Surfacing Materials
- Friday, October 24, 12 p.m. (ET): Materializing Sustainability
- Friday, November 14, 12 p.m. (ET): Phenolic Resin Panels for Scientific Application
You can register for sessions online by clicking on the CEU you wish to attend. Note that the presentations won’t be recorded, therefore you’ll need to attend in real-time. More information about each presentation is listed in the drop-down menu below.
Product Presentations
Looking to learn more about our products? Product presentations are available exclusively through your representative. Don’t hesitate to contact them for more information. Don't know who your Formica rep is? Let's find out!
Commercial spaces require vertical surfaces that are durable, long-lasting, impact resistant, and stylish. They must have industrial strength, but exude the latest trendy ambiance. Our focus today is on decorative protection panels that take the idea of high-pressure laminates to the next level, replacing the kraft paper core with a durable and resilient fiberglass core. This course explores this next generation of durable wall panels.
Accredited by: AIA, HSW, IDC
There are many refined metal surface options to add lustrous and reflective qualities in Hospitality, Retail, Office and High-end Kitchen spaces. Over the millennium, metals have been mined and refined for use in decorative objects and surfacing: starting with Copper to Gold, Brass, Bronze and Steel, then modern day Stainless and Aluminum. Decorative and protective finishing techniques enhance thin sheets of metal for easy-to-fabricate millwork used in modern interiors. Today’s vertical metal sheet options have suitable technical certifications and are easy-to-clean and maintain.
Accredited by: AIA, IDC
Solid Surface was first introduced more than 50 years ago and remains a strong option for both residential and commercial surfacing. From bathroom and kitchen counters to high-traffic transaction counters in retail environments or wet areas in healthcare, solid surfacing is a functional, stylish and durable option. This course will examine how solid surfaces are made, their key features and benefits, and common applications.
Accredited by: AIA, IDC
Explore the role of high pressure laminate (HPL) in sustainable design and material selection.
Participants will learn about the HPL manufacturing process, how to assess its environmental impact, and the key factors that contribute to its footprint.
The course will guide you in reducing HPL’s environmental impact, understanding sustainability certifications, and prioritizing environmentally responsible materials.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to make responsible, sustainable material choices that align with both environmental goals and high-quality standards.
Phenolic resin panels, commonly called Compact HPL, offer a versatile interior homogeneous material for scientific and demanding interior applications. In this presentation we will learn how phenolic resin panels are made and we will explore its properties, providing also a broad understanding of typical applications, certifications and best practices.
Accredited by: AIA, IDC