2027-01-21 – Fundamentals of Telemark Style Rosemaling (online)
Class Details
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Schedule: Three Thursdays, January 21-Febuary 4 (3:30-6:00 pm CT)
- Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
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Instructor: Lise Lorentzen
- Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly
Description
Discover the beauty of Telemark rosemaling in this beginner-friendly class. You'll learn the basic brush strokes and techniques that are the foundation of this traditional Norwegian rosemaling style while creating a simple project designed to build your confidence.
We'll practice brush control, paint consistency, and the flowing C- and S-strokes, teardrops, scrolls, and leaves that make Telemark rosemaling so distinctive. By the end, you’ll have a completed piece that highlights your growing skill and understanding of rosemaling fundamentals.
Supplies
A complete kit of supplies including paints, brushes, bristol boards, and a special treat from Vesterheim (a $50 value) is included in the cost of enrollment.
If you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact folkartschool@vesterheim.org when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class.
Additional Supplies
Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
Special Instructions
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.
Enrollment Deadline
December 28, 2026
Vesterheim's rosemaling classes are supported in part by the Wilma A. Anderson Endowment for Rosemaling.