Rosemaling Classes

Richfield Community Education

Explore this beautiful folk art that originated in Norway. No painting experience is necessary and those who have painted before who are interested in learning or developing Rosemaling skills are welcome. Students can paint with oil or acrylic paint. The class will cover brush strokes, color mixing and how to paint a design. More experienced students can select a project of their own.

Milan Folk School

We will be exploring the Os style of rosemaling with its bright colors and lots of line work to embellish the unique design. We will discuss this style along with other styles so that we can see the differences and likenesses of Os compared to many of the other styles of rosemaling. We will be having fun creating this interesting style.

North House Folk School

This class will introduce or reintroduce you to the Norwegian folk art of rosemaling. We will be learning about the Telemark Rosemaling style with fanciful scrolls, flowers, and linework, as well as “C” and “S” strokes. At the end of the class, you will have learned about Norwegian rosemaling history, preparing your woodenware, paints, caring for brushes, and the brushstrokes that are key to the Telemark Rosemaling style. We provide the paints, brushes, and plate project. Come immerse yourself in the beautiful Norwegian rosemaling.

Richfield Community Education

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.

North House Folk School

Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of specific regions in Norway. In this course, participants will be able to bring unfinished class projects they wish to complete (from any class, not just a North House class). There will be plenty of one-on-one instruction and guidance provided. Rosemaling experience is required; this is not a beginner course. Note: the materials fee will vary based on what each student needs the instructor to supply, including brush use. Fees are typically $10-20 if you use the instructor's supplies and paint, and will be payable to the instructor during class. Instructor contact information will be included in your registration confirmation email. Brushes will also be available for purchase.

North House Folk School

During this class you will be introduced to rosemaling. Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has distinct styles in specific regions and valleys, however rosemaling as a whole celebrates the visual language of Nordic regions. During its height in the 1800s it was a way to bring the beauty of nature inside for the long winter months. In class we will go over the basic technique and history of this decorative style. We will practice the fundamental painting process using oil paint on paper. Basic supplies and rosemaling patterns will be supplied by the instructor. At the end of class, you’ll go home with worksheets and a small decorated wall plaque.

Richfield Community Education

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.

Richfield Community Education

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 and students will learn more about color mixing and paint design. Participants can paint with oil or acrylic paint.