Instructors

May 2012 Retreat Instructors

Bonnie Norling Wakeman is a Fine Artist, Illustrator, Muralist and Sculptor. She and her husband Joe, (Joe’s Fauxs), established their business “Norling Wakeman Studios” in the mid 90’s, enhancing local homes and businesses. They have since expanded across the Rocky Mnt region, and nationally as far as Florida and California.

Bonnie has not only become known for her beautiful Mural Painting & unique Sculptural relief murals, she also receives commissions in Oil, Acrylic, and Bas Relief Fine Art. Her desire to “pass it on” is her main motivation for producing her Bas Relief Instructional Video and starting her Workshops in 2011: “I want artists to know they can expand their creativity and businesses with this fun and rewarding art form!” 

Bonnie also produced a cover plate painting video and has instructed Artists over the years, in Portraiture, Pastel Painting, and Mural Painting.

Several video shorts of her work can be seen on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO6aREYLnuw&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL And on their web site: www.TransformingWalls.com Feel free to contact her with questions or comments at: studio 970-468-8392 cell 970-470-2370 e-mail address This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Ron Hansen

Ron has been a popular finisher for many years and boasts a large following.  We are honored that Ron will be teaching his debut class at the retreat.  Ron's stunning finishes are known for being so unique and mostly done with local, low cost products.