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This is a revised brush stroke class. Learn the anatomy of a brush, brush care, types of brushes and the brush stokes they can make. We will dive into how to load a round, flat, filbert and liner brush for “stroke work”; execute various brush strokes such as comma, teardrop, S, crescent, dipped crescent, spiral, circle stroke as well a dots.

This class is for anyone wanting to learn more about what a brush can do and is encouraged for anyone who is interested in taking classes in the beautiful Norwegian decorative painting tradition called Rosemaling.

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Join Patti Goke, VGM, and explore the life and art of Hallingdal rosemaler, Herbrand Sata (1753-1830). In this two-hour class we will look at pictures of his work and sketches inspired by his painting, whose motifs, and at the colors he used.

This will give you a foundation at the early works of the regional style of rosemaling that comes from the Hallingdal.

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This class is the first in a series called Let’s Design! In this class and the others in the series, class participants will look at the basics needed to begin designing your own patterns in the Telemark style of rosemaling.

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If you’ve ever thought about trying rosemaling, here’s a great opportunity to take the brush in hand! Rosemaling is the wonderful folk art of Norway that is based on the flowing scrolls and flowers that are made up of "C" and "S" strokes. This class introduces students to these basic strokes that are the foundation of rosemaling, as well as the detailed line work that completes a rosemaling project. The class will include demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice. Students will be provided with all the supplies and materials needed to practice strokes and complete a project on board, including brushes, paints, medium, boards, and a palette knife. The class will be taught using acrylic paint. If you’ve painted with oil, this would be a good opportunity to explore acrylics. This will be a fun class that will give anyone who is interested in trying rosemaling the opportunity to dip your toe in the water, or actually tip your brush into the paint!

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This class wil include information on Viksdal rosemaling, in addition you’ll learn how to do the various unique strokes, tear drops and more on this beautiful plate!

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This class is the first in a series called Let’s Design! In this class and the others in the series, class participants will look at the basics needed to begin designing your own patterns in the Telemark style of rosemaling.

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HYBRID CLASS - Meets in-person and online

This class is a great way to continue and expand your practice of Norwegian Rosemaling. A perfect next step for those who have taken Julie’s Brush Techniques class. We’ll be painting Telemark Style Flowers. Patterns are included and taught step by step.

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This class is the second in a series called Let’s Design! In this class and the others in the series, class participants will look at the basics needed to begin designing your own patterns in the Setesdal style of rosemaling.

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HYBRID CLASS - Meets in-person and online

A Telemark Rosemaling design will be used to execute details for scrolls and flowers. The class will cover various line work options for main design elements as well as embellishments that surround the designs and are used in borders. Students can paint with acrylic or oil paint.HYBRID CLASS - Meets in-person and online

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Join Vesterheim Gold Medalist Patti Goke for an opportunity to paint a Nordfjord-style ale bowl turned by master woodworker Roger Abrahamson! Rosemaling is an iconic and traditional art form, and this class will explore the stylistic elements of rosemaling in the Nordfjord style. This class is designed for experienced rosemalers.

Unlike other styles of rosemaling the Nordfjord style was influenced by outside impulses. The style is not painted in Norway and it is up to us to keep it alive. The palette of colors is simple with no blending and shading. Many times geometric shapes are used. There generally are three elements to the painted bowls: the bottom design, the side design, and lettering on the outside.

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Join Patti Goke, VGM and explore the life and art of Lars Aslakson Trageton (1770-1839). Trageton is credited for bringing rosemaling from Hallingdal, where he was born and grew up, westward, where he is credited for starting a regional style in Ryfylke, that is usually called Rogaland.

Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm Central Time

Together we will look at some of his work and discuss his designs, colors, and the elements of flowers, teardrops, scrolls, and everything else that makes up his unique designs.

We can see the influence of Trageton on the work of Bergljot Lunde, who was a rosemaler and teacher from this area. We will look briefly at her work as influenced by Trageton.

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Join Patti Goke, VGM, and discover the little known style of Nordfjord rosemaling.

Nordfjord is a region on the west coast of Norway where early farmers, to supplement their income and to keep from starving, turned bowls, painted them with geometric shapes, stylized tulips and undulating S strokes. The colors of the palette were minimal and simple.

These bowls had a particular shape and were used for the drinking of beer and used for all festivities: weddings, christenings, Christmas, etc.

Of all the styles of rosemaling, Nordfjord is one of the most approachable of styles for everyone.

In our time together we will look at many pictures Patti has collected through the years, explore a bit of history and geography, and examine the three areas of decoration.

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If you have already tackled one of the Introduction to Basic Strokes of Rosemaling classes, we welcome you back with fun sessions to continue your journey and learn basic stroke work with a new pattern and project! Join us for more S and C scroll painting. Keep on dipping your brush in the paint and toe in the waters with other rosemalers. Develop your technique further and meet new friends. The class will include demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice. The class will be taught using acrylic paint.

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Join Bev Gunderson as we look at artifacts of rosemaling and other Norwegian folk art that have been collected over the years, we find a “visual language” as Nils Brekke from the 2005 Rosemaling Vesterheim Symposium put it. Hidden symbolism or stories almost always accompanied pictures and figures in the folk art of the time. These figures were often distorted or simplistic because of lack of training or knowledge of how to draw or paint them correctly.

In this class we will learn how to draw figures, animals, and buildings in correct proportion while still maintaining the folk style of the period and rosemaling. We will work on designing scenes with elements that will compliment your rosemaling. If you have family heritage pictures let's try designing your story from them, in the folk style that works with rosemaling.

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Join Patti to paint this oval bentwood box made by Mike Lusk. You can order a box directly from him at https://www.luskscandiawoodworks.com/product/large-bentwood-box-274/. . As always, you can choose what you would like to paint on.

Let’s have some fun!

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Join beloved rosemaling instructor Lise Lorentzen to explore basic rosemaling techniques and paint rocks that you can use in your garden or give to friends! Inspired both by a painted rock in Vesterheim's collection and by the groups that paint rocks to hide in nature, this class is the perfect way to explore the traditional handcraft of rosemaling as a family.

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