INRA offers classes at all levels in the different rosemaling styles. Classes are open to anyone who becomes a member.
Typically for our classes:
- Instructions and a required materials list (paints, brushes) are included with the class information packet provided to students after registration.
- Students are responsible for supplying their own brushes, paints, etc.
- Preparation of woodenware including application of design must be completed prior to class.
- Steps will be demonstrated by the teacher and the student will be able to paint areas demonstrated.
Upcoming events:
Patriotic Plate, Telemark style with Kristen Birkeland – May 12-13 via Zoom

- Plate: order Inside 16″ beaded plate (9.5″ center) from from Tim Montzka, https://montzkawoodworking.com/products for $23 plus shipping
- The class will be taught in acrylic paints. Students should have taken one rosemaling class.
- $85 plus $15 membership dues must be paid for 2023
- Friday May 12: 6-9pm. Saturday May 13: 10 am-12 pm and 2-4pm.
- Register by April 24 to ensure time for ordering/shipping the plate
- contact INRA for openings.
Hallingdal Project/Design Class with Julie Anderson, Thursday evenings in July

- $100 + membership ($15)
- Thursdays, July 2023
- Instruction 6:30-8:30 pm, studio time 8:30-9:30 pm
- Paint the provided design, adapt it or create your own design.
- Recommended woodenware should be ordered by July 6.
Ryfylke Style Plate with Nancy Odalen, August 26 & 27 in person

18″ Plate double beaded plate, taught in Oils. Lake Zurich, Il location
Agder Style 10″ Bowl (or plate) with Trudy Peach, September 23-24 in person

Taught in Oils, La Grange, Il location
*** Completed Classes ***
Trondelag style tray with Louise Bath, Saturdays April 15-May 6 via Zoom
Telemark Design with Nancy Schmidt

Basic Rosemaling Techniques – Julie Anderson
Setesdal Bowl – Kim Garrett

Telemark Style Christmas Tree – Jan Boettcher

Fall True Beginner – Rosemaling Ornaments

Rosemaling in Os style -Julie Anderson

Hallingdal Style Stepstool -Lise Lorentzen

September 2022 – Telemark Style Gameboard – Kristen Birkeland

June 2022 Ryfylke Rosemaling Box – Jan Boettcher

May 2022 – Beginner Gudbrandsdal in Acrylics with Lise Lorentzen

April 2022 – Os Bracelets – with Denise Richard-Franco


March 2022 – Rosemaled Eggs – with Lise Lorentaen
March 2022 – True Beginner Class – Telemark Coasters with Kim Garrett

January – March 2022 Introduction to Round Objects with Diane Edwards
November 2021 Demystifying Design for Rosemalers – Telemark style taught by Patti Goke, VGM
October 2021 True Beginner Class– Transparent Telemark Style in Acrylic paints with Lise Lorentzen

October 2021 Intermediate/Advanced Class – Fjord Horse Pull Toy taught by Jan Boettcher


September 2021: Gudbrandsdal Style covered bowl taught by Andrea Herkert

July 2021: Rosemaling Style Characteristics by Patti Goke
July 2021: Welcome Plaques for Beginners taught by Lise Lorentzen

May 2021: Mangleboard in Vest Agder Style taught by Jan Boettcher

April 2021: Raudsaumsmaling style on 12″ plate taught by Kim Garrett (repeat of January class)

March 2021: True Beginner Class: Ornaments in transparent Telemark Style taught by Lise Lorentzen
February 27 to March 27, 2021: March Madness open studio work on projects while on Zoom with other members
January 2021: Raudsaumsmaling style on 12″ plate taught by Kim Garrett
November 2020: Valdres Style Sled taught by Lois Mueller


July 2020: Hallingdal Style Door Crown taught by Lise Lorentzen

