Hands-on Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, decorative painting, and specialty finish training in Los Angeles.
Practical, Real-World Decorative Finishing Education
At Meoded Academy, our training programs are designed to provide practical, real-world education for professionals and enthusiasts looking to master decorative plasters and specialty paint finishes. Whether you’re exploring decorative finishes for the first time or refining advanced application techniques, our workshops combine expert instruction, hands-on experience, and industry knowledge to help you build confidence and expand your capabilities.
Located in Los Angeles, Meoded Academy offers a range of decorative plaster training programs, including Venetian plaster classes, limewash workshops, microcement training, decorative painting courses, clay plaster instruction, and private educational experiences tailored to your goals.
Our programs are ideal for contractors, painters, drywall professionals, decorative finishers, designers, architects, artisans, DIY’ers, and homeowners seeking to learn premium decorative finishing techniques used in today’s residential and commercial projects.
Designed For:
Contractors • Painters • Drywall Professionals • Decorative Finishers • Designers • Architects • Artisans • DIYers • Homeowners
Live Demonstration Classes
Observe professional techniques, learn product systems, and ask questions.
1-Day Hands-On Workshop
Beginner-friendly practical training in popular decorative finishes.
3-Day Hands-On Workshop
Comprehensive immersive training across Meoded’s decorative finish portfolio.
Private Training Programs
Personalized instruction tailored to your goals, team, schedule, or project.
Students travel from across California and the United States to attend Meoded Academy’s professional decorative finishing workshops.
Watch experienced instructors demonstrate decorative finishing techniques, product systems, surface preparation, tools, and professional best practices.
Best For:
Product education and learning before hands-on training
Build foundational skills through guided hands-on practice with popular Meoded decorative plasters, paints, and specialty finishes.
Best For:
Beginners and first-time applicators
Gain immersive, project-based experience across Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, decorative paints, concrete effects, and specialty finishes.
Best For:
Professionals and serious applicators
Customize your training around specific products, techniques, team needs, schedules, or upcoming project requirements.
Best For:
Individuals, teams, and project-specific goals
Observe. Learn. Ask Questions. Build Confidence.
Practical, Real-World Decorative Finishing Education
Our Live Demonstration Classes are designed for individuals who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of decorative finishes before stepping behind the trowel.
During these educational sessions, students observe an experienced instructor demonstrate proper application techniques while explaining product characteristics, surface preparation requirements, recommended tools, troubleshooting methods, and professional best practices. Participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout the demonstrations and gain valuable insight from decades of real-world application experience.
Designed For:
Contractors • Painters • Drywall Professionals • Decorative Finishers • Designers • Architects • Artisans • DIYers • Homeowners
✔ Contractors
✔ Painters
✔ Applicators
✔ Drywall Professionals
✔ Wallpaper installers
✔ Designers and architects
✔ Homeowners
✔ Paint retailers and sales associates
✔ Venetian plaster demonstrations
✔ Limewash paint applications
✔ Moroccan clay techniques
✔ Microcement systems
✔ Decorative metallic finishes
✔ Stone-effect plasters
✔ Concrete-inspired finishes
✔ Surface preparation
✔ Product specifications
✔ Open instructor Q&A
Introduction to Decorative Finishes
Decorative Finishes Covered
Lime Wash Paint
Learn proper surface preparation, cross-hatch application techniques, movement creation, and soft color variation.
Moroccan Clay®
Explore natural clay finishes and application methods for warm, matte surfaces rich in movement and character.
Sapphire Metallic® Paint
Create textured metallic Sahara effects that add depth, shimmer, and dimension.
Pearlas Velvet®
Learn suede metallic paint applications with soft movement and an elegant pearlescent sheen.
Stucco Lamundo®
Practice glossy Venetian plaster techniques, trowel control, burnishing, and polished finishes.
✔ Surface Preparation
✔ Product Mixing
✔ Tool Selection
✔ Trowel Techniques
✔ Brush Applications
✔ Texture Creation
✔ Finish Characteristics
✔ Troubleshooting
✔ Residential Best Practices
This workshop is ideal for contractors, painters, drywallers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of decorative finishing.
Comprehensive Decorative Plaster & Paint Training
SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Our 3-Day Hands-On Workshop is Meoded Academy’s signature training experience, providing immersive, project-based instruction across Meoded’s complete portfolio of premium decorative plasters and specialty finishes.
Participants work directly with professional materials while refining techniques, troubleshooting challenges, and developing the confidence necessary to complete decorative finishing projects successfully. In addition to mastering application techniques, students gain valuable insight into the practical realities of working in the field and building a successful decorative finishing business.
Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience creating a variety of traditional and contemporary finishes used throughout residential and commercial spaces.
Venetian & Lime Plasters
Additional Specialty Finishes
Build the technical expertise, project knowledge, and business confidence needed to deliver and grow professional decorative finishing services.
Leave With the Skills to Apply, Price & Grow
By the end of the workshop, participants leave with the technical knowledge, business insight, and confidence needed to successfully incorporate decorative finishes into their projects and grow their services professionally.
Personalized Instruction Built Around Your Goals
Looking for a more customized learning experience?
Meoded Academy offers private training programs tailored to your specific goals, skill level, schedule, and project requirements.
Whether you’re interested in mastering a single product, learning multiple decorative finishing systems, training a team, or preparing for an upcoming project, private training provides focused, one-on-one instruction designed around your needs.
✔ Venetian plaster techniques
✔ Limewash application
✔ Microcement systems
✔ Moroccan Clay plaster
✔ Metallic and specialty decorative paints
✔ Stone-effect and concrete plasters
✔ Surface preparation and primer selection
✔ Sample board creation
✔ Project-specific training
✔ Team and company training programs
With flexible scheduling and personalized guidance, private training allows students to learn at their own pace while focusing on the products and techniques most relevant to their business or project goals.
Whether you’re a professional contractor looking to expand your services, a painter interested in decorative finishes, or a homeowner wanting to learn a new skill, Meoded Academy offers training programs designed to help you succeed.
Explore our training programs, review upcoming class schedules, and reserve your spot today.