Rosemaling Classes
Growing the art of Norwegian rosemaling, one class at a time.
Minnesota
2026 In-classroom classes
Two Day Folk Art Workshop: Norwegian Hallingdal Rosemaling
April 2 & April 9, 2026
Burnsville Community Education
Burnsville, MN
Explore the tradition of Norwegian Folk Art known as Hallingdal Rosemaling. The class is designed for beginning and continuing painters. Stories and history are shared as you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own folk art using acrylic paint. All supplies are provided, but a supply list is available for students who want to use their own paints and brushes. Wear a paint apron or clothing you can get a little paint on. Adults and students age 13 are welcome to enjoy this fun folk art. For the best experience, please arrive on time.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$59
Beginning Rosemaling: Continuation Class
Tuesdays, May 5-19, 2026
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
Continue to explore this beautiful folk art that originated in Norway. This class is for anyone who has taken a beginning Rosemaling class and has learned basic brush strokes. The class will include a project, or students can select their own project. Class will expand on color mixing and painting techniques. Participants can paint with oil or acrylic paint.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$49
Two Day Folk Art Workshop: Norwegian Telemark Rosemaling
July 2 and 9, 2026
Burnsville Community Education
Burnsville, MN
Explore the tradition of Norwegian Folk Art known as Hallingdal Rosemaling. The class is designed for beginning and continuing painters. Stories and history are shared as you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own folk art using acrylic paint. All supplies are provided, but a supply list is available for students who want to use their own paints and brushes. Wear a paint apron or clothing you can get a little paint on. Adults and students age 13 are welcome to enjoy this fun folk art. For the best experience, please arrive on time.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$59
Rosemaling Workshop - Tuesdays
Tuesdays - April 7-May 12, 2026
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
Students will choose a pattern and provide paper or prepared woodenware on which to work. The instructor will give critiques and ideas to improve stroke work, color and design. Bring painting supplies. Patterns will be available. Students should have enough skill to work independently.
Instructor
Shirley Evenstad, VGM
Price
$79
Beginning Rosemaling: Basic Brush Strokes
April 28, 2026
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
This class will prepare you to explore the beautiful Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling. No painting experience is necessary to take this class. We will cover how to prepare wooden and paper surfaces and how to do basic brush strokes. Participants can paint with oil or acrylic paint.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$25
Fjord Horse Rosemaling Class
May 16, 2026
Ingebretsens
Minneapolis, MN
Swedes may have Dala horses, but in this class we’ll paint our own Norwegian rosemaling fjord horses. This class is designed for all skill levels-including those who have not painted before. All supplies are provided, and your instructor will guide you through the process, from researching traditional rosemaling styles to designing your own motifs. Wear a paint apron or clothing you can get a little paint on. Adults and students age 12 and up are welcome to enjoy this fun folk art. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$90
Beginning Rosemaling: Continuation Class
Tuesdays, July 7-21, 2026
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
Continue to explore this beautiful folk art that originated in Norway. This class is for anyone who has taken a beginning Rosemaling class and has learned basic brush strokes. The class will include a project, or students can select their own project. Class will expand on color mixing and painting techniques. Participants can paint with oil or acrylic paint.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$49
Rosemaling Workshop - Wednesdays
Wednesdays -April 8-May 13, 2026
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
Students will choose a pattern and provide paper or prepared woodenware on which to work. The instructor will give critiques and ideas to improve stroke work, color and design. Bring painting supplies. Patterns will be available. Students should have enough skill to work independently.
Instructor
Shirley Evenstad, VGM
Price
$79
Brush Techniques for Rosemaling
May 2, 2026
Wet Paint
St Paul MN
Learn and practice foundational brush techniques to improve your art or folk art painting. Brush anatomy, brush care, and brush types (round, flat, filbert and liner brush) will be discussed. You will execute various brush strokes such as comma, teardrop, S, crescent, dipped crescent, spiral, circle stroke and dots, with a round brush. Learn why Rosemalers talk about the C and S stroke. Instructor will observe and assist with any stroke work challenges.
This class is for anyone who wants to develop brush skills and is encouraged for anyone who is interested in taking classes in the beautiful Norwegian decorative painting tradition called Rosemaling.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$48
Beginning Rosemaling: Basic Brush Strokes
June 30, 2026
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
This class will prepare you to explore the beautiful Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling. No painting experience is necessary to take this class. We will cover how to prepare wooden and paper surfaces and how to do basic brush strokes. Participants can paint with oil or acrylic paint.
Instructor
Julie Anderson
Price
$25
Introduction to Rosemaling
October 24 & 25, 2026
Milan Folk School
Milan, MN
Discover the art of Norwegian rosemaling by creating a beautiful project on wood. In this class, you will learn all the essentials to start your rosemaling journey. Master the foundational C and S strokes, and get hands-on experience with proper tools and techniques. You will also learn how to prepare the wood, transfer patterns, mix paints, perfect your brush strokes, and care for your brushes. The class will be taught in oils, providing a rich, traditional experience.
Instructor
Judy Velde Weiss
Price
$135-150