Rosemaling Classes – rosemaling.org

INRA offers classes at all levels in the different rosemaling styles. Classes are open to anyone who is a current member. Annual membership dues are $15.

Typically for our classes:

Instructions and a required materials list (paints, brushes) are included with the class information packet provided to students after registration.
Students are responsible for supplying their own brushes, paints, etc.
Preparation of woodenware including application of design must be completed prior to class.
Steps will be demonstrated by the teacher and the student will be able to paint areas demonstrated.

Experience Level descriptions:

True Beginner – Never had a rosemaling class, needs to learn to how to background paint the woodenware piece, and learn the strokes and linework of a first rosemaling style.
Beginner – Has had at least one rosemaling class, but wants to be walked through the steps of a project. May be learning a new style or technique.
Advanced Beginner – Knows basic strokes, is able to background woodenware and transfer a pattern prior to class in which a pattern is used to complete a project.

Intermediate – Can independently complete a project start to finish, is taking classes to improve skills and techniques, and enjoys challenge of learning to adapt patterns and create personal designs.
Advanced Intermediate – Completes independent projects, learning additional design skills and techniques to improve personal projects.
Advanced – Has mastered one or more styles. Independently creates designs and completes personal projects.

Beginner Rosemaling with Jan Boettcher via Zoom

July 9 & 11

This is a skills class for new students and may be used as a refresher class by those with rosemaling experience. Plate project is Rogaland style and will be taught using oil paints.
$50 class fee + $15 membership + $29 materials plus shipping (plate and project packet)
Please order materials by July 1 (see form below) or visit Jan’s Etsy shop and select Rosemaling packet for INRA class, July 9 & 11th, 2024.
Tuesday, July 9, and Thursday, July 11, 6:00 – 9:00pm Central time.

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Rogaland Style shallow bowl with Trudy Peach via Zoom

July 12 & 13

Friday July 12, 6:30-8:30 pm and Saturday July 13, 9am-12 and 1-4pm, Central time. 8 hours total
order woodenware by June 17: 12″ shallow bowl from Tim Montzka $25.95. Tell him you are ordering for INRA class. https://montzkawoodworking.com/
Level: Intermediate and above
Class will be taught using oil paints
$95 + $15 membership

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Necklace/Pendant Series with Jan Boettcher via Zoom

July 18, Aug 1, 15, 29

Taught using oil paints
Cost: $80 + $15 membership + Materials and pattern packets
Materials and pattern packets $42 plus shipping. See class information form or visit Jan’s Etsy shop. Please order by July 8.
Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00pm (Central):
1. July 18 – Raudsaumsmaling
2. August 1 – Rogaland
3. August 15 – Telemark
4. August 29 – Valdres
Option to take individual classes: 2024 membership paid + $25/class + $12 + shipping for materials/class (see information form). Order materials 10 days before class.

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Lettering in Rosemaling

with Bev Gunderson via Zoom August 24

$50 + $15 membership
Taught in oils. Acrylics painters welcome.
Saturday August 24. 9am-4pm with a 1 hour break for lunch at noon. Central time.
This is a skill class, and suitable for the advanced beginner andup. Our focus is to focus in on the lettering that enhances our rosemaling projects by covering:
- The basic strokework of lettering
- Various lettering scripts used by rosemalers
- Use of lettering in the different styles of rosemaling
- Straight line and curved line lettering

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