In this class, we will paint a project using paint with transparent properties. This technique is only one way to achieve the light and airy feel from painting transparently. We will also explore another way of achieving this affect.

Examples of traditional paintings (from prior to 1900) can be seen on the ceilings by Thomas Luraas (1799 - 1886), a painter of prominence in his day from Tinn, Telemark.

A complete kit of materials ($55 value!) including a wooden plate, oil paints, high-quality brushes, and a sweet treat from Vesterheim is included in the cost of registration and will be shipped to your home close to the start of class. Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.

Viksdal rosemaling is a cottage industry that was in a small area of Norway in a valley of Gaularsfjellet. The style died out in the 1920’s. In the 1970’s, Alvhild Eldal of Eldalstunet researched and documented the style and brought it bought to life. Her efforts awarded her the King’s Medal in 2011. This style is based on symbolism that goes back to the Middle Ages and earlier.

Think Spring!! Join us for a project that will remind you of all the flowers and colors you wish for after a long winter. We will be painting this delightful miniature sending basket in the colorful Os style of rosemaling. Each side has a different Os design as does the center of the basket. Use it for holding rings, change, flowers, and don’t forget…Mother’s Day is coming up too!

The basket measurements are 5 ½ x 2 ½ with a handle that reaches 5 inches. It is designed by Mike Lusk and we have them available on our website for cost plus shipping.

This class will be taught in oils, but acrylic painters are always welcome. Some painting experience preferred.

Have you tried rosemaling but are looking to broaden the range of styles you're comfortable with? This class is for you! Exploring Hordeland, Aust Agder, Os, and Gudbrandsdal fra Lesja styles, you'll learn the traditional elements of the style in the morning, work on a project during the day, and add the finishing touches in the afternoon. Students will be provided with all the supplies and materials needed to paint four separate projects including wooden boards, a high-quality set of brushes, paints, and more.

This class will be taught using oil paints, and oil paints will be included in the kit. (Acrylics painters are certainly welcome to register and substitute their own paints for the materials included in the kit.) Whether you've taken a couple of classes or have studied rosemaling for decades, you can expand your repertoire by exploring new styles!

I first saw Persgard’s work on a Vesterheim folk art tour. There was trunk of his on the second floor of a farm building. The colors were rich and vibrant and he seemed to love huge black dots at the end of his linework.

Together we will explore the work of Sevat Uppheim through looking at pictures of his known works, sketching elements of his style, working out his colors, doing a bit of painting, and marveling at his creative genius and extraordinary detail work.