2025-05-31 – Introduction to the Basic Strokes of Rosemaling: Telemark Style (Online)

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If you’ve ever thought about trying rosemaling, here’s a great opportunity to take the brush in hand! Rosemaling is the wonderful folk art of Norway that is based on the flowing scrolls and flowers that are made up of "C" and "S" strokes. This class introduces students to these basic strokes that are the foundation of rosemaling, as well as the detailed line work that completes a rosemaling project. The class will include demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice. Students will practice strokes and complete a project on board. The class will be taught using acrylic paint. If you’ve painted with oil, this would be a good opportunity to explore acrylics.

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Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.

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When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.

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May 16, 2025

Click here to learn more about instructor Lise Lorentzen.

Vesterheim’s 2025 online programming is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Sons of Norway - Noreg Lodge 3-466.

Rosemaling classes are supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Susan and George Louthain and The Wilma A. Anderson Endowment.

This program is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund in loving memory of Harold & LuVerne Rosenbaum.