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 online:
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- Register now for:
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Lettering in Rosemaling with Bev Gunderson via Zoom August 24
In-Person Events 2024
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- 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!
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2024 Raffle: 16″ Hallingdal style by Donna Benson, Vesterheim Gold Medalist. Tickets available through October 2024.
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Avisen Newsletters
Password required and provided to members. Click on the image of the newsletter you wish to view.
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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.
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