Intro to Rosemaling with Tara Austin

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Nordic Handcraft

Location: American Swedish Institute

Instructor: Tara Austin

Cost: $75 ($65 ASI member) + $20 materials fee payable to the instructor

Material Fee: $20

Register
Friday, October 9 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Try out the basic brushstrokes of Gudbrandsdal-style rosemaling in this afternoon long class! This class is perfect for students who have never tried rosemaling before but want to learn about the basic techniques and materials of traditional Norwegian folk painting. Working on tracing paper and a small wooden plaque, students will practice the fundamentals while learning about the history of this specific rosemaling style with folk artist Tara Austin.

Additional information:

  • An additional session is available on Sun, October 11. Learn more
  • Advanced registration required.
  • A $20 materials fee is paid to the instructor in class and covers all materials, including resources to further explore this folk art at home.
  • Skill level: This workshop is open to all and is especially geared towards beginners.
  • Ages: This is a wonderful opportunity to share with a teenager in your life; ages 14 and up are welcome to register alongside an accompanying adult.