MEET THE GUEST INSTRUCTORS

Mike MacNeil
Nova Scotia, Canada

Mike, is credited as a Freeman of the City of and Guilds of London and Freeman of Worshipful Company of Painters. As a master decorative artist, he is known worldwide for his exquisite wood graining and marbling techniques. He has received numerous awards that recognize his extraordinary talent including Freeman of the City of and Guilds of London and Freeman of Worshipful Company of Painters – established in the 13th century and remains London's most prestigious level of recognition within the painting trade. Additionally, he has also been recognized by the Japanese Painters Association with numerous awards. Mike's creations have been displayed in London galleries, exhibited as works of art. Mike travels around the globe inspiring decorative artists through his specialty wood graining and marbling workshops.

Donna Phelps

Donna Phelps' more than 20 years of training and experience translates into her ability to provide students with a wealth of real world knowledge, technical support and the unique opportunity to learn to execute complex finishes with simple and profitable techniques. She continues to study new products and techniques as they are developed to help keep her teaching style fresh and her techniques cutting edge. Donna has traveled to teach numerous workshops at the SALI Annual Convention, The Faux Event, and prestigious painting institutions such as ArtiMatrix in Wichita, The Finishing School in New York, Surfaces in Kansas City, and Prismatic Studio in Cincinnati. With her fine tuned planning, attention to detail, and highly marketable finish designs, she consistently receives the highest marks from her student evaluations for her trendsetting curriculums.