2026-01-31 – Kurbitsmåling a Dala Horse (Online)
Schedule:
January 31 (9:30-1:00 pm CT) and February 1 (9:30 am-12:30 pm CT)
Instructor:
Kim Garrett
Location:
This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
In this class, students will learn the traditional Swedish art of Kurbitsmålning – the decorative folk painting seen in northern Sweden. We will explore the history of this craft, its bright colors, and the flowing floral patterns that make it unique.
Vesterheim will supply each participant with a wooden Dala horse, paints, and brushes. Step by step, you’ll learn traditional kurbits techniques—how to create the flowing leaf shapes, bold outlines, and vibrant color combinations that make these horses so special. By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautifully painted Dala horse of your own, along with a deeper appreciation for this cherished piece of Swedish folk art.
Level of instruction:
Advanced beginner to advanced. You should have some experience with rosemaling in the past.
Supplies:
A complete kit of materials shipped to your home (a $65 value) containing paints, brushes, and woodenware is included in the cost of registration.
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:
January 16, 2025
Click here to learn more about instructor Kim Garrett.
Supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund by Susan and George Louthain and by the Wilma A. Anderson endowment.