Special Guests

PBA Virtual Guest speaker: Wendy Batten

PBA Virtual Guest speaker: Wendy Batten. At Painters Business Academy (PBA), our mission is to empower and uplift the creative community by providing invaluable insights, connections, and resources. We’re excited to present Wendy Batten, an extraordinary business coach, as our distinguished virtual guest for this year’s event! Who is Wendy Batten? With over 20 years of hands-on business experience, Wendy […]

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Tom Monahan General Finishes

Master Finisher and General Finishes Salesman Introducing Tom Monahan from General Finishes has been an integral part of the General Finishes family since 1994. Prior to joining GF, he owned and operated a furniture restoration business for a decade, honing his skills and mastering the art of finishing. With over 30 years of experience as a master finisher, Tom’s expertise […]

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Monika Winner of BBC’s Interior Designs Master

The Painters Business Academy (PBA) event is fast approaching, and we’re excited to announce that Monika Winner of BBC’s Interior Designs Master from 84 Square will be joining us as a special guest this year! Monika is a talented artisan who has been upcycling furniture for several years now. Her unique style, which she describes as “faded glamour meets dark […]

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Annie Sloan: Returns to PBA

We are thrilled to announce that Annie Sloan: Returns to PBA for the second year running! Annie has been a huge support to us and the industry as a whole. We count ourselves lucky to have her join us once again. How Annie Sloan Changed the Landscape of Furniture Flipping and Interior Design Annie is the OG of the furniture […]

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Jonathon Marc Mendes: at PBA 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Jonathon Marc Mendes: at PBA 2023, he will be our special guest for the second year in a row! JMM is a talented artist and one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He has gained a reputation for his amazing tutorials and his old-world charm look using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. See […]

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Jennifer Ferguson: Decorative Painting Expert

Jennifer Ferguson: Decorative Painting Expert. We are excited to announce that Jennifer Ferguson, owner of Artistic Painting Studio, will be joining us as a special guest at the upcoming PBA event. Jennifer has over 30 years of experience in the decorative painting industry ( faux finishes ) and is a self-taught artist. She has authored four books and appeared as […]

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Meet Kacha at PBA 2023

Meet Kacha at PBA 2023 as a special guest this year! Kacha, has become a well-known figure in the art community. Thanks to her beautiful soft glam style of painting and her huge social media following. Kacha started painting furniture in 2016 as a way to cope with the sudden passing of her mother. She has since turned her love […]

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Brushed by Brandy: Inspiring Creativity

Brushed by Brandy: Inspiring Creativity. Brandy is a name that has been taking the furniture painting world by storm in recent years. We believe this for good reason. She is the creative artist behind the brand. Has become a beloved figure in the community thanks to her infectious personality, down-to-earth demeanor, and unparalleled talent. Brandy Kollenborn: A Rising Star Brandy, […]

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Chloe Kempster Designs – Special Guest

Thrilled to announce Chloe Kempster Designs as a special guest at Painters Business Academy. Chloe is an acclaimed furniture artist. Chloe has been Annie Sloan’s painter in Residence as well as on the BBC’s Money for Nothing. Her accolades don’t stop there. She has been featured in many magazines and online publications including but not exclusive to. Reclaimed Magazine, The […]

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Emily Reagan – Digital Marketer

Emily Reagan – Digital Marketer has worked with the best in the industry to help scale their businesses. Emily also has a VA agency, where she finds the best VA to help you in your business, from simple tasks like helping on Pinterest and admin to a full marketing strategy. She will find the right ‘Unicorn’ VA for you! Unicorn […]

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