Welcome!
eThe Illinois Norsk Rosemalers Association exists to promote and encourage the art of rosemaling: by publishing a newsletter ‘Avisen’, sponsoring classes and holding meetings for members. We participate in northern Illinois events to promote our organization and offer our rosemaling for sale.
Rosemaling Classes page
In-Person Events 2024
- March 16, 2024: 11 a.m. Member Meeting: Annual Sweater and Baking meeting
- April 12-14: True Beginner Rosemaling Class, La Grange, IL. In person class with Bev Gunderson taught using oil paints.
- May 18 2024: Norwegian National League lunch at Park Ridge Country Club.
- May 19 2024: Syttende Mai Parade in Park Ridge – organized by the Norwegian National League of Chicago
- June 15: Make a Sami bracelet, general meeting with lunch.
- June 21 and 22, 2024: Swedish Days in Geneva, IL at the Gift Box 310 West State St., Geneva IL
- Summer Picnic for members TBD
- September 8, 2024: Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, Elgin, IL
- October 19 and 20, 2024: Cottages in the Woods, Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL
Member Studio time together via ZOOM – link sent to members via email JOIN NOW!
2024 Raffle: 16″ Hallingdal style by Donna Benson, Vesterheim Gold Medalist. Winner was drawn on October 20, 2024. Check back for 2025 raffle piece.
Avisen Newsletters
Password required and provided to members. Click on the image of the newsletter you wish to view.
Ornaments of the Year (OOTY’s)
INRA chooses a different shape each year to be our OOTY. These are numbered and rosemaled by artists and members and sold at our sales events.
