Craftsmanship and Painting Conference Schedule

* Schedule Subject to Change Without Prior Notice *

TUESDAY - April 8, 2025

All Day
Optional Activities
Conference attendees will have the option for local tours given by historians in Annapolis. Stay tuned for more!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception

WEDNESDAY - April 9, 2025

6:45 AM - 7:15 AM
Breakfast

7:00 AM - 7:15 AM
Mainstage Welcome

7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Opening Keynote Session
Michael Day, EVP Historic Annapolis

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Color Theory and the Science of Paint
Hosted by Mike Mundwiller and Benjamin Moore

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Maximizing Profit and Minimizing costs: Financial Workshop for Craftsman
Hosted by Chris Moore, Elite Business Advisors

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Know Your Numbers
Hosted by Daniel Honan
Sponsored by Bookkeeping for Painters

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Decorative Finishes 101
Hosted by Dean Sickler, IDAL

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Vendor Meet and Greet with boxed lunch

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Path to Perfection: Flawless Cabinet Refinishing
Hosted by Ray Sola & Ray Rahni

Evening Social Activity
Hosted by Benjamin Moore
More details to come!

THURSDAY - April 10, 2025

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
From Theory to Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to Spray Techniques
Hosted by Zach Kenney
Sponsored by Titan Tool

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Polish and Shine: Practical Training for High Gloss Finishes
Hosted by Rick Holtz
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Essential Skills and Techniques for Wallpaper Installation: Mastering Design and Application
Charles Gilley & Peter Suciu

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
100+ Ideas with the Craftsmanship Forum
Hosted by Don Easton

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Break

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Panel: Faces of Design - How to Work Successfully with Interior Designers
Moderated by: Lauren Corbin
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Break

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Empowering and Managing Employees with COPs
Hosted by Stacey Spear

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Session