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Online Classes - 2023

Lise Lorentzen

Nationwide

Creating a Hallingdal Flower

July 14-15, 2024

Rosemaling Coast to Coast

Nationwide

In this class you will explore, design and paint typical Hallingdal flowers and scrolls freehand, using grid methods.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$45-75

Bel Air, MD

Basic Round Brush Techniques, Part 2 - Cs and Ss

April 11, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

The C and S brushstrokes are the core of all styles of rosemaling and here is a class that is great for beginners and for all levels of rosemalers/painters who wish to develop a strong technical foundation and brush control for their artwork.

Lise will demonstrate the brushstrokes up close, focusing in on how to hold your brush, direction of your bristles for proper flow of the stroke, mediums, brushes, etc. Worksheets/practice sheets, supply information, etc. will be provided via pdf files. There will be general discussions about styles of rosemaling, palettes, acrylic and oil paints as well. This class will focus on using the round brush for the strokework.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$27

Bel Air, MD

Norwegian Rosemaling - Os Style

April 30, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

This will be a great class for those that are interested in learning more about the Os style. Lise will discuss design aspects, brushstroke technique, line work, and much more in this class. This is a one night class.This bright and cheery Os design is painted upon a 10"x10" White washed wooden square plaque from Michaels - Item #10665182 and may be purchased in person or online. The center of the design is left open for each person to choose what they may want to write inside of it. Some suggestions - Welcome, Velkommen, your house number, family name, etc.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$37

Bel Air, MD

Telemark Rose Rectangular Box

May 17, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

Lise is a well-known, experienced Rosemaling artist who has designed in all styles. This is a fantastic opportunity to paint with her. She frequently teaches for the National Rosemaling Society, so this is a terrific opportunity to be introduced to this form of decorative painting. Class is suitable for the confident beginner as well as more experienced. We promise you will not be disappointed.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$40

Bel Air, MD

Hallingdal flowers and design

April 2, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

We will be working on designing central Hallingdal flowers to use for small designs with supporting scrolls and flowers. A great class to help you start your own hallingdal projects. You will also receive some hallingdal basic flower line drawings that we can use as examples as well that may be transferred onto your surface.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$27

Bel Air, MD

Telemark Round 6" Christmas Ornament

April 16-18, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

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 more about the Telemark style and creating a lovely Christmas ornament for years of enjoyment. Lise will discuss design aspects, brushstroke technique, line work, and much more in this class.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$45

Bel Air, MD

Freehand Telemark Flower and Detailing, Part 4 - all levels

May 2, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

The combination of C and S strokes and detailing will be covered in the class in the creation of Freehand Telemark Flowers.

This is a class that is great for beginners and for all levels of rosemalers/painters who wish to develop a strong technical foundation and brush control for their artwork.

Lise will demonstrate the brushstrokes up close, focusing in on how to hold your brush, direction of your bristles for proper flow of the stroke, mediums, brushes, etc. Any worksheets/practice sheets, supply information, etc. will be provided via pdf files. There will be general discussions about styles of rosemaling, palettes, acrylic and oil paints as well.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$27

Decorah, IA

Continuing the Basic Strokes of Rosemaling

June 2, 2024

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Folk School

Decorah, IA

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.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$145-160

Bel Air, MD

Introduction to Rosemaling Brushstrokes, Part 1 - C and S strokes with a Flat Brush - Evening

April 4, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

The C and S brushstrokes are the core of all styles of rosemaling and here is a class that is great for beginners and for all levels of rosemalers/painters who wish to develop a strong technical foundation and brush control for their artwork.

Lise will demonstrate the brushstrokes up close, focusing in on how to hold your brush, direction of your bristles for proper flow of the stroke, mediums, brushes, etc. Worksheets/practice sheets, supply information, etc. will be provided via pdf files. There will be general discussions about styles of rosemaling, palettes, acrylic and oil paints as well. This class will focus on developing brush technique with the Flat Brush.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$27

Bel Air, MD

Introduction to Rosemaling Basics, Part 3 - Detailing and linework

April 25, 2024

Art of Lise

Bel Air, MD

Welcome to a continuation of the introduction of rosemaling with this class that focuses on Detailing and Linework. This is a class that is great for beginners and for all levels of rosemalers/painters who wish to develop a strong technical foundation and brush control for their artwork. We will be building upon the stroke work from the previous class.

Lise will demonstrate the brushstrokes up close, focusing in on how to hold your brush, direction of your bristles for proper flow of the stroke, mediums, brushes, etc. Any worksheets/practice sheets, supply information, etc. will be provided via pdf files. There will be general discussions about styles of rosemaling, palettes, acrylic and oil paints as well.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$27

Decorah, IA

Introduction to the Basic Strokes of Rosemaling

May 12, 2024

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Folk School

Decorah, IA

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 practice strokes and complete a project on board. The class will be taught using acrylic paint. If you’ve painted with oil, this would be a good opportunity to explore acrylics.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$125-140

Decorah, IA

Introduction to Os-style

July 1, 8, and 9, 2024

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Folk School

Decorah, IA

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.

Instructor

Lise Lorentzen

Price

$130-150

Lise Lorentzen

Rosemaling Artist and Instructor

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