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Rosemal an Acrylic Dala Horse

Learn about the history and styles of rosemaling while painting an acrylic Dala horse! Students will use oil paints to paint one side of the horse, either using a pattern provided by the instructor or their own design. Instructor Tara Austin gets the acrylic horses fabricated at Northern Acrylic in Duluth, MN. Go home with your own unique take on this charming Swedish icon—perfect for display!

Prerequisites:

Skill level: Basic experience with at least one style of rosemaling is required to be successful with this project.

Ages: Suitable for ages 16+.

Tools & Materials:

A $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class, which covers the horse project blank and patterns. If you have your own rosemaling paints and brushes, please bring them. See the required materials list here. If you prefer, you may borrow paints and brushes from the instructor for an additional $10.