California School of Italian Plasters
128 East Cliff Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Safra Certificaton Class


5  Class is the total package for the professional.   Safra has the most extensive high quality lines of fine wall finishes.  They carry lime, sythentic and hybred finishes.  This class is designed for wall professionals who  want to add fine plaster finishes to their skill set.  You will leave this class ready to market to your existing client base and to new clients as well.   Each student will leave with 25+ samples in over 20 different plasters-a complete portfolio!!!   Also,  you receive  the 14 DVD's plus national marketing to promote you as an applicator. We share with you what has worked for us, including actual pricing for all of the plasters and a business plan to help you market yourself. This is a proven plan that we successfully have used ourselves for years. You will be able to practice along with the DVD to perfect your technique.  $1,495.00 
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The California School of Italian Plasters is an off shoot of the School of Italian Plasters which pioneered sales and training of the Safra Colors LTD. line of Venetian Plasters over 10 years ago. CSIOP and the Midwest-School of Italian Plasters.    are the only two certified instruction centers for Safra Colors.  Additionally, we hold serveral classes in our facilities during the year in decorative and faux finishes, green finishes and architectural coatings.  Please check our schedule for our classes and events.  
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Eco De Vita---Japanese Zen Wall Finishes

Class Description:  This 1-Day course will teach you the full line of Shikoku Eco de Vita products: Sand Series and Diatomaceous Earth Series.  The Diatomaceous Earth Series purifies toxins in the air and regulates humidity.  We will do 8-10 sample boards including some with glass beads, silk fibers, metallic leaf, and stencils.  LEED points are available for these products.  Information will be provided along with your handbook.  Register 30 days or more in advance and save $50 on the class.  By taking this course, you will also become a member of our Loyalty Program and receive 10% off all future classes with Metrowallworks/CSIOP(*excludes guest instructors). 

Price: $325 

Early Bird Price: $275

Class dates: Saturday September 18th  and Friday November 13th
2fer Plaster Class I
(2ish coat interior) 


All finishes in this class are authentic hand troweled plaster veneers that can be completed in 2 passes*.   Given normal conditions one should be able to make a profit selling these finsihes at +/- $7  per square foot.  This class is created for the professional fine wall finish applicator.  This class does not teach basic Venetian plaster technique.  This class teaches those with experience, 12 different plaster veneers, that can be offered at a competitive price. You will leave with 12 sample boards from 4+ manufactures.  2 Days- lunch included.
Pavan trowels and 1/4 inch drywall boards will be provided, but you are free to bring your own trowels and sample boards if you choose.

$395

Friday and Saturday, October 22nd and 23rd.

* some require a brushed on primer