GrCI Workshops in San Luis Obispo, California

Workshops conducted by the Graphic Communication Institute are typically held at our training facility on the campus of Cal Poly State University. Workshops are geared towards a hands-on format, reflecting the “learn by doing” philosophy of the university. These GrCI training classes for the printing and imaging industries focus on state-of-the-art technology, advanced workflows and electronic digital imaging as well as traditional forms of printing, including offset lithography, flexography, gravure and screen printing. Digital imaging and printing classes support a variety of workflows to various devices, including direct-to-press, direct-to-plate and laser printing, offering workshop participants the opportunities to “learn by doing” in a lab setting.

Workshops can be customized to meet the needs of specific companies. The GrCI will gather customer requirements and translate them into a curriculum that can be delivered at the GrCI facilities. See the Custom Training page for more information or to request a quote.

To view a chronological list of workshops, see the GrCI Calendar.

Hotel Accomodations:
The Graphic Communication Instiutute does not make travel or lodging reservations. The hotel nearest to the Cal Poly campus is the Holiday Inn Express, 1800 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. You may reserve your room by calling the hotel directly at 805-544-8600, but before making your reservation be sure to email the GrCI Office to see if there is a current Cal Poly Rate Code for obtaining the best possible rate (includes complimentary breakfast and free wireless Internet access). You may also stay at any other San Luis Obispo-area hotel or motel; there are many other choices located within a two-block radius of the Holiday Inn Express (please contact the GrCI Office for more information).

GrCI's Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy:
Written notice of your withdrawal must be received by Cal Poly Continuing Education’s Registration Department at least six business days before the first day of class to be eligible for a total refund (fax your request to 805-756-5933). If you withdraw less than five business days before the first day of class, you are still eligible for a full refund minus a fee of $15. Withdrawals received on or after the first day of class are not eligible for a refund, but you may apply your registration towards a future workshop. Attendee substitutions are welcome, with written notice.*

GrCI reserves the right to cancel or modify seminars, rates, content or speakers without notice as conditions warrant. Final determination to cancel a workshop will be made no later than ten business days (two weeks) prior to the workshop’s start date. GrCI is not liable for airfare change fees or other costs associated with cancelled workshops.*

* Note: Different policies apply for FFTA-GrCI co-sponsored flexography workshops. For more information on those policies, contact the FFTA's Meetings Department at 631-737-6020.

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