Introduction to Rosmaling
Description
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $42, Materials: $23
Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has distinct styles in specific regions and valleys. However, rosemaling as a whole celebrates the visual language of Nordic regions. During its height in the 1800s, it was a way to bring the beauty of nature inside for the long winter months. In class students will go over the basic technique and history of this decorative style. Students will practice the fundamental painting process using oil paint on paper.
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| Instructor Will Provide: |
| Basic supplies and rosemaling patterns (brushes, oil, tracing paper, cleaner, rags, aplette knife, oil paint) |
| Students Will Provide: |
| A creative mind |
| Skill Level: |
| Beginner |
| Age Suggestion: |
| This class is designed for learners aged 14 and up, or for motivated youth. Please reach out to our staff at info@elyfolkschool.org if you're curious about whether this class is a good fit for you or someone in your life! |
About your instructor: Tara Austin received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Painting. In 2014 she took her first rosemaling class at the North House Folk School in her hometown of Grand Marais, MN. Since then she completed a yearlong Rosemaling Apprenticeship funded by the Wisconsin Arts Board with Vesterheim Gold Medalist Andrea Herkert of Belleville, Wisconsin. Tara focused on Gudbransdal and Telemark styles of rosemaling and conducted research at the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, IA. In 2017 Tara traveled to Norway to continue her research of rosemaling in 2017 funded by an International Travel Research Grant from UW Madison.
Note: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. This class will run with a minimum of 6 students. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.