Not all areas of rosemaling have a regional style. A regional style is one that you look at and know the area it is from, while other styles are more specific to the artists from a region. The rosemaling that is found in Sunnmøre is more specific to an artist, and in this class we will paint a design based on a piece by an unknown painter that is in the collection at the Sunnmøre Museum. The design is based on a simple C scroll that is accompanied by many teardrops that are outlined. The design is simple yet interesting.

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Class instruction will include demonstration, open painting time, and individual feedback. The class project will be demonstrated in oils and independent acrylic painters are welcome to participate. This class is recommended for intermediate and advanced level painters.

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Through this 2025 Cohort Seminar Series Louise Bath will assist experienced intermediate and advanced rosemalers through the process of completing an individually chosen project. Participants will develop their own project designs, find and choose their own individual woodenware, and decide on their own color palette, but be able to ask questions of and discuss ideas with Louise and their fellow cohort members. This project might be something larger than you usually take on, but you will have Louise and a cohort of people to encourage and support you through the process, plus you will have months to work on it!

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In this class you will be using a 14” double bedded narrow band plate or other item of your choice to recreate the look of the above plate sample. The colors and flowers are reiminsent of Ole’s style with a sophisticated twist. Learn why he was one of the two most famous Nord Trondelag painters. Learn more about this beautiful painting style. Open to all level of rosemalers-with basic stroke skills! We look forward to seeing you! The class will be recorded so if you can’t make it, you may sign up anyway and watch the recordings available after each class. No refunds.

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Join Lise Lorentzen for a fun online zoom rosemaling class for advanced beginners and beyond. This class is a continuation of Lise's study style series. This will be a great class for those that are interested in learning more about the Valdres style of Rosemaling and creating a lovely wooden ornament for years of enjoyment. Lise will discuss design aspects, brushstroke technique, line work, as well as the practice of painting chinoiserie. This is a two sided design project. This 8 1/4" x 6 1/8th" Round ornament may be purchased form DePalma's Custom Woodcrafts (HS-ORLL). Email DePalmascw@gmail.com to order or You may also bring your own item to paint for this class! If you are interested in taking more classes with the series, I would suggest purchasing a number of these ornaments.

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Join Lise for a fun exploration of the Os style (Hordeland) of rosemaling with this colorful design. This pattern will be painted on a base-coated Bristol board that will be great for framing and hanging on the wall once the class is complete.

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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 Lise Lorentzen for a fun online zoom rosemaling class for advanced beginners and beyond. This will be a great class for those that are interested in learning to demystify the wonderful turned leaf style of rosemaling called Gudbrandsdal . Lise will discuss design aspects, brushstroke technique, line work, and much more in this class. In this class you will receive a supply list, pattern packet, etc that will be sent via pdf. file email. The supply list will be sent shortly after you sign up for the class and the full pattern packet will be sent a week prior to class. The pattern packet will include the supply list once again, full written instructions, line drawings and color sheets. Lise will also provide any extra videos and scans if needed for the class.

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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.

HYBRID CLASS Meets in-person and via Zoom Central time.

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In this class we will discuss what distinguishes styles of Rosemaling and will focus on the Hallingdal and Telemark Rosemaling styles. After the discussion we will then paint two simple tulip inspired designs step by step. One Telemark design and the other Hallingdal. This class is perfect for those who want to learn more about the various styles of Rosemaling or as a continuation class for anyone who has taken the Rosemaling: Brush strokes class, however those who have not taken that class are welcome. Students can paint with acrylic or oil paint.

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Unravel the mystery of hidden and prominent shapes in Scandinavian folk arts and learn about the messages of protection, fertility, and trickery they relate. This visual code was woven, painted, stitched, and beaded into beautiful and useful objects used and worn for special occasion and everyday. Trace the long history of these symbols with interdisciplinary artist and arts educator Laura Berlage of Erindale Tapestry Studio.

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In this class we will discuss what distinguishes styles of Rosemaling and will focus on the Rogaland and Agder Rosemaling styles. After the discussion we will then paint two simple tulip inspired designs step by step. One Rogaland design and the other Agder. This class is perfect for those who want to learn more about the various styles of Rosemaling or as a continuation class for anyone who has taken the Rosemaling: Brush strokes class, however those who have not taken that class are welcome. Students can paint with acrylic or oil paint.

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Come join Cathy Castellanos painting her original Viksdal design filled with historical symbolism while exploring C strokes, S strokes and elongated Tear Drops. Symbolism incorporated in this design are Four Bladed Cross, Maria's Flower, Webbing, Twisted Tongues. Other symbolism and historical facts will be presented during class.

This class is for Advanced Beginners to Advanced level students. The design pictured is an intermediate level but can easily be simplified by omitting several parallel lines and decreasing the number of tear drops which will be discussed and demonstrated during class. Both pictures will be in the class packet along with interesting Viksdal facts and symbolism.

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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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