Years Teaching
Students Trained
Workshops
Certification Available
Professional Training
Years Teaching
Students Trained
Workshops
Certification Available
Professional Training
Materials Included
Welcome to Meoded Academy, the educational division of Meoded Paint & Plaster dedicated to teaching the application of Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, clay plaster, decorative paints, and specialty wall finishes.
Located in Los Angeles, Meoded Academy provides hands-on training, certification programs, workshops, and private instruction for painters, contractors, plasterers, designers, architects, and homeowners looking to master today’s most in-demand decorative plaster and paint systems.
Whether you’re interested in learning Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, Moroccan clay, metallic finishes, or luxury decorative wall applications, our training programs provide practical, real-world instruction using professional materials, tools, and techniques. Students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully complete residential and commercial projects while creating beautiful, high-end finishes.
Our training programs are taught by experienced professionals with decades of real-world application knowledge. Students receive hands-on instruction, work directly with premium materials and tools, and gain valuable experience that can immediately be applied to residential and commercial projects.
Meoded Academy offers a variety of specialized training programs covering decorative finishes, lime plasters, limewash, microcement, and architectural surface treatments.
These programs are designed for contractors, painters, drywall professionals, decorative finishers, designers, and homeowners looking to expand their skills and confidence with premium decorative plasters and paints.
Designed for those new to decorative finishes, this introductory workshop provides a practical foundation in the application of some of Meoded's most popular products. Participants will gain hands-on experience working with Lime Wash, Moroccan Clay, Sapphire Metallic Paint in a variety of Sahara textured effects, Pearlas Velvet® suede metallic paint, and Stucco Lamundo®, our traditional glossy Venetian plaster. Learn essential surface preparation, application techniques, and finishing methods while building confidence in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.
Take a deeper dive into the art of decorative finishes through immersive, project-based training. Develop your skills across Meoded's full range of products while refining your technique, troubleshooting common challenges, and learning professional application methods. Explore a variety of traditional and contemporary finishes, including lime washes, Venetian plasters, Moroccan clay, microcement, metallic paints, concrete plasters, and specialty decorative effects. Participants will gain hands-on experience creating finishes ranging from polished and matte surfaces to textured, stone-inspired, and metallic applications.
Observe professional applicators as they showcase techniques, tools, and best practices in real time. These educational sessions are ideal for those looking to gain product knowledge, explore decorative finishes, and build confidence before working hands-on.
Receive customized instruction designed around your specific goals, experience level, and project needs. For those who can't attend scheduled workshops due to work, travel, or other commitments, private training offers the flexibility to learn on a timetable that works for you. Whether you're training an individual, a team, or preparing for a specialized project, these sessions provide personalized guidance and hands-on instruction tailored to your schedule and objectives.
Founder, Picasso School of Venetian Plastering
Meoded Academy is proud to partner with William (Bill) O’Malia, one of the industry’s most respected decorative finishing instructors.
With decades of experience teaching Venetian plaster and decorative finishing techniques, Bill has trained contractors, painters, plasterers, and artisans throughout North America.
His practical teaching style helps students quickly develop the confidence and technical skills needed to produce high-end decorative finishes professionally.
Our workshops are held throughout the year at our Los Angeles showroom and select partner locations.
Join Meoded Academy’s immersive hands-on workshops in Los Angeles and learn Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, Moroccan clay, decorative paints, and specialty wall finishes from experienced industry professionals.
Whether you’re a contractor, painter, designer, architect, or homeowner, our small-group workshops provide practical training, professional techniques, and real-world experience using Meoded’s premium products.
✔ 3-Day Hands-On Workshop
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ All Materials Included
✔ Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Can’t make it to Los Angeles? Attend hands-on decorative finishing workshops in South Florida with Bill O’Malia through the Picasso School of Venetian Plastering.
Learn Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, decorative paints, and specialty finishes through professional, hands-on instruction.
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.