hey doyle i have written this question about 3 times and no reponse...maybe my things are getting through so i am trying on this forum...do you have to go to your class first before going to italy with you on a trip...my wife and i are thinking about later this year and also we have some friends..a couple...who also plaster but not with our products yet but they are very much interested in them as we have always been bragging them up. so could they come as well? and i sent you some pictures that we did at the san francisco design center galleria..did you ever get them and if so were are they posted...you said something about in the event page? thanks doyle.....kendall

Kendall,
Yes, you must take the class prior to the advanced course in Italy. I know that it is fine to take along your significant other. When I went to Italy, the significants went sight seeing while we were in class.
As for the folks who are currently not familiar with Safra, I am pretty sure the policy is still the same. Having gone to Italy myself, it is best to have at least beginner knowledge of Safra products, it is easy enough to fall behind even with experience.
Does this help?

i kinda figured that was the situation...i will have to tell my friends to get into a class...my wife and i also need to go to another one to keep up the info....thanks amy for the reply! kendall