Take Your Plaster Skills to the Next Level
Take Level 1: C3611
Essential Plaster Workshop
Ready to elevate your plastering expertise?
Begin with our C3611 Essential Plaster Workshop—an intensive 2-day in-person course that covers key plastering techniques, from surface preparation to troubleshooting common issues. This foundational course is your first step towards mastering plaster finishes.
Find upcoming C3611 Essential Plaster Workshop courses here.
Take Level 2: C4611 (this event!)
Advanced Hands-On Plaster Workshop
After completing C3611, you can advance to the C4611: Advanced Hands-On Plaster Workshop—a transformative 5-day course designed to bring your skills to the pinnacle of the industry. This course is unparalleled in the industry, offering builders and plasterers the chance to master every critical aspect of plastering under the expert guidance of Jon Temple and his skilled team. This advanced workshop is designed to minimize callbacks and ensure flawless finishes.
Cost: $2000 per student
Recommended Airport ✈ Jacksonville International Airport
Level 3
Earn professional certification.
Become a Certified Watershape Plaster Professional (CWPP)
By fulfilling all the following:
- Complete C2111 and be a current CWF
- Complete C3611 and become a CWFS
- Complete C4611 and apply for CWPP status by verifying your professional mastery of plastering skills
All Dates Offered for C4611
Don’t miss out on your chance to take this course! Register for any of these additional dates, all held in Jacksonville, FL:
Each class is limited to 10 students.
December 9 – 14, 2024 (upcoming)
March 17 – 21, 2025
Shotcrete Surface Preparation
Waterproofing Techniques
Ensuring long-lasting durability.
Plaster Mixing and Application
Precise methods for a flawless finish.
Set/Cure Process
Secrets to optimal curing for strength and beauty.
Exposed/Polished Aggregate Procedures
Achieving a stunning, high-end look.
Chemical Wash
Perfecting the final touches for a pristine finish.
Start-Ups
Transitioning smoothly from installation to maintenance.
Why This Course?
Each day of the workshop is filled with hands-on practice and real-time feedback, empowering you to execute each step with precision and confidence. This course not only refines your skills but also positions you to become a Certified Watershape Plaster Professional (CWPP)—a mark of excellence in the industry.
Ready to make your mark? Get started now.
Instructors for C4611
Jon Temple - Founder & CEO at Tempool, Inc.
Jon Temple is the President and Founder of Tempool Inc., a renowned pool finish application company based in Jacksonville, FL. With 28 years of experience in the industry, Jon has built Tempool into an international powerhouse, servicing pool builders, homeowners, and resorts across the globe. His expertise and dedication have taken him and his team to the United States, Honduras, Mexico, Trinidad, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, St. Lucia, the Bahamas, Canada, Spain, and Qatar.
Jon’s passion for quality and education led him to create the world’s first privately owned pool plaster training and testing school. He has personally trained over three hundred participants worldwide, sharing his vast knowledge and setting new standards in the industry.
As a faculty member of Watershape University, Jon continues to inspire and educate the next generation of pool professionals. He is actively involved in developing the Essential Plaster Workshop, where his hands-on approach and real-world experience provide invaluable insights to students.
Johan Temple - Plaster Manager at Tempool Inc.
Johan Temple is the Plaster Manager at Tempool Inc., a leading pool plastering and remodeling company based in Jacksonville, FL. Johan started his career in the pool industry as an apprentice, working alongside his father, Jon Temple, the founder, and CEO of Tempool. He quickly learned the intricacies of the trade and was running his own crew by the age of eighteen.
In 2020, he embarked on a unique adventure in India, constructing skateparks with hand-mixed concrete. This experience broadened his horizons and deepened his passion for working with materials.
Now, as a Plaster Manager at Tempool, Johan oversees multiple crews, ensuring that every project meets the company’s high standards. He is also a faculty member of Watershape University, where he collaborates with his father, Jon, and colleague, Robert Abinuman, to teach the Essential Plaster Workshop. Johan’s experience and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to both Tempool and Watershape University.
Robert Abinuman - Department Head for Plaster at Tempool Inc.
Robert Abinuman serves as the Department Head for Plaster at Tempool Inc., a leading pool plastering and remodeling company based in Jacksonville, FL. Since its establishment in 1992, Tempool has transformed thousands of commercial and residential pools, working closely with pool builders, managers, and homeowners to deliver exceptional results.
With two decades of experience in the pool plastering industry, Robert has honed his skills to perfection. He joined Tempool 24 years ago and has since become an invaluable asset to the company. His expertise has taken him around the world, managing crews in the Caribbean, Central America, and Europe.
Now, as a faculty member of Watershape University, he is transforming companies in the pool industry with his expertise in developing and teaching the Essential Pool Plaster Workshop.
Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI
President — Drakeley Pool Company
William Drakeley is an award-winning shotcrete technologist specializing in concrete science and construction, particularly shotcrete applications, techniques and standards, with thirty years (+) experience in shotcrete installation, waterfeature and geotech design and construction. Services include consultation and review, training and testing and expert testimony. He’s principal and founder of Drakeley Pool Company, a luxury design and build firm based in New England; and, Drakeley Industries, an international consulting firm focusing on shotcrete applications and techniques, notably providing training for the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority underground tunneling projects.
An educator and advocate for high industry standards, Bill has most recently developed and launched Watershape University (WU) with colleague David Peterson, P.E. to provide the highest quality of live instruction of business, design, engineering and construction programs to students of all levels of pool, spa, aquatics and outdoor living sectors. Bill has conducted trainings for the Colorado School of Mines, the American Society of Landscape Architects (CT), World of Concrete, GENESIS 3, Aqua Show, NESPA, and others. His technical writings have been widely published in trade magazines and e-publications.
