rosemaling.org – Promoting the art of rosemaling.

Welcome to our website!

The Illinois Norsk Rosemalers Association exists to promote and encourage the art of rosemaling: by publishing a newsletter ‘Avisen’, sponsoring classes and holding meetings for members. We participate in northern Illinois events to promote our organization and offer our rosemaling for sale.

Come see us at Swedish Days June 24-25 Friday and Saturday in Geneva, IL

Hosted by The Gift Box at 310 W. State St., Geneva IL
Raffle piece on display / tickets for purchase
Rosemaling pieces on display / for purchase
Rosemaling demonstration
Information about our club and classes

Raffle Piece – see it at 2022 events

We are excited to present our 2022 Raffle Piece: a wooden tine rosemaled in the Telemark Style by Betty Gehr (18 ¼” x 13 ¼” and 9” tall). It will be on display at INRA events and the drawing will be held at the last INRA sales event of the year. Note the horse in the center!

Visit our Classes page!

Member Zoom studio – check for future sessions

**Zoom studio time on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, Central time. Join us for one, two or, all of the Thursday evenings in March to paint with fellow INRA members**
***Zoom link sent to members via email weekly.***

Avisen Newsletters

Password required and provided to members. Click on the image of the newsletter you wish to view.

Avisen Vol 45 No2 June 2022 Download

Ornaments of the Year (OOTY’s)

INRA chooses a different shape each year to be our OOTY. These are numbered and rosemaled by artists and members and sold at our sales events. For 2022 we are featuring a collection a shapes from prior years.

In-Person Events 2022

March 19, 2022: In-person meeting followed by Scandinavian baking – see newsletter for all the information – bring your lunch and wear your Norwegian sweater!

May 15, 2022: Syttende Mai Parade in Park Ridge – organized by the Norwegian National League of Chicago
June 24 & 25, 2022: Swedish Days in Geneva, IL at the Gift Box 310 West State St., Geneva IL
September 11, 2022: Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, Elgin, IL
October 15 and 16, 2022: Cottages in the Woods, Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL