Welcome!
The 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.
Come see us at Scandinavian Day in Vasa Park, Sunday September 13
- Festival Hours are from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
- $15.00 per person entry fee, Children 12 and under free!
- click here for the flyer and here for Vasa Park info.
Folio Inspiration with Louise Bath via Zoom September 14, 21, 28
Christmas Tree with Kristen Birkeland September 25-26 via Zoom
Visit our Rosemaling Classes page.
In-Person Events 2026
- April 26, 2-4 pm. Member open house and spring meeting at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N. Nina, Chicago, IL. Meet visiting artist Mona Stenseth from Norway and share your rosemaling experiences. View the INRA permanent art collection on display.
- April 27, visit the Norsk Museum 3656 E. 2631st St. Sheridan, IL 60551 with Mari and Mona.
- May Member Meeting: Norwegian National League lunch Syttende Mai, Saturday 11 a.m., May 16, 2026, Park Ridge Country Club.
- May 17, 2026: Syttende Mai Parade in Park Ridge – organized by the Norwegian National League of Chicago
- June 26-28, 2026: In person class in Lake Zurich, IL. Telemark with Jill Willems.
- June 26-27, 2026: Swedish Days in Geneva, IL at the Gift Box 310 West State St., Geneva IL
- Summer general meeting via Zoom July 13.
- Fall Meeting: September 13, 2026: Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, $15 entry for adults, Vasa Park, Elgin, IL
- October 17-18, 2026, 10am-4pm: Cottages in the Woods $10 entry for adults, Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL
2026 Raffle: Vintage 12″ Lefse board rosemaled in Rogaland style by Joanne MacVey, 1987. Vesterheim gold-medal in rosemaling 2001.
See the Raffle item and buy tickets at our in-person events.
Member Studio time together via ZOOM – link sent to members via email JOIN NOW!
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.
