INRA offers classes at all levels in the different rosemaling styles. Classes are open to anyone who is a current member. Members have priority to register for classes. Annual membership dues are $20.
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.
Experience Level descriptions:
- True Beginner – Never had a rosemaling class, needs to learn to how to background paint the woodenware piece, and learn the strokes and linework of a first rosemaling style.
- Beginner – Has had at least one rosemaling class, but wants to be walked through the steps of a project. May be learning a new style or technique.
- Advanced Beginner – Knows basic strokes, is able to background woodenware and transfer a pattern prior to class in which a pattern is used to complete a project.
- Intermediate – Can independently complete a project start to finish, is taking classes to improve skills and techniques, and enjoys challenge of learning to adapt patterns and create personal designs.
- Advanced Intermediate – Completes independent projects, learning additional design skills and techniques to improve personal projects.
- Advanced – Has mastered one or more styles. Independently creates designs and completes personal projects.
Beginning Classes Calendar for 2025
Classes for 2025
Designing Hallingdal with Borders with Julie Anderson via Zoom – Tuesdays in June
True Beginner Class with Kirsten Lewis via Zoom June 23, 25, 26
Beginner Coaster Set with Kirsten Lewis via Zoom July 1-3 & 8-10
In Person Beginner Workshops with Mari Smith Aug 2-3 Naperville, IL
*** Completed Classes ***
American Rogaland with Jan Boettcher
Gudbrandsdal Mangletre with Lise Lorentzen
Telemark Fjord Horses with Ronna Thorson via Zoom
Monochromatic Scenes and Borders
with Lois Mueller via Zoom
Telemark Bowl with Andrea Herkert in-person class
Valdres Ale Bowl with Gayle Oram via Zoom
Necklace/Pendant Series with Jan Boettcher via Zoom
Lettering in Rosemaling with Bev Gunderson via Zoom
Viksdal Bentwood Box with Cathy Castellanos via Zoom
Rogaland Style shallow bowl with Trudy Peach via Zoom
Beginner Rosemaling with Jan Boettcher via Zoom
Large Scale Project Design with Lise Lorentzen via Zoo
Beginner Rosemaling with Bev Gunderson – in person
Transparent Telemark with Finger Flowers with Julie Anderson via Zoom
Rosemaling Basic Techniques with Julie Anderson via ZOOM
OS style three legged doll size chair with Lois Mueller via ZOOM
Animals in Rosemaling with Louise Bath via Zoom
Linework Ornaments with Kim Garrett
Telemark Style Holiday Sending Basket with Jan Boettcher
Rosemaling Basic Techniques with Julie Anderson
Rococo design class with Diane Edwards
Hallingdal Project/Design Class with Julie Anderson
Patriotic Plate, Telemark style with Kristen Birkeland
Trondelag style tray with Louise Bath
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
