This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn rosemaling, refine their techniques, or refresh their skills. Julie will guide you through the essential skills and techniques needed to begin or continue your rosemaling journey. You’ll explore rosemaling history, view demonstrations, practice during dedicated painting time, and receive personalized feedback. You’ll learn about painting supplies, wood surface preparation, background painting, pattern transfer techniques, stroke work, linework, basic color mixing, brush care, and decorative border techniques. You can choose to paint with either acrylic or oil paints, depending on your preference.
Date: June 21, 2025 8AM-5PM and June 22, 2025 8AM-12PM
Length: 12 hours
Medium: Taught in either acrylic or oils, student’s choice
Level: Beginner
Surface: Practice boards and woodenware included
Cost: $125*
*Cost inclusions, provided by Rosemaling Coast to Coast:
•ALL rosemaling supplies, such as paints and brushes
•Practice boards
•Woodenware
•RCC Convention registration (Friday and Saturday only)
•Lunch on Saturday
•RCC two year membership 2025-27
Your Instructor:
Bio: Julie Anderson has been teaching rosemaling since 1998, sharing her love for the art and being an active part of the rosemaling community. Since the fall of 2020, she has also taught virtually, focusing on Hallingdal, Telemark, and Os styles. Her instruction emphasizes techniques, interpreting old work, and exploring color, design, and personal expression. Julie has also taught other folk art styles, including Swedish Dalmålning/Kurbits and German Bauernmalerei. She has studied with American, Norwegian, and Swedish artists. Julie received an honorable mention in the 2019 Vesterheim Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition and was featured in MacPherson’s Artist Spotlight.
Date & Time
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue Details
Emassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue South Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
Rosemaling Coast to Coast
Rosemaling Coast to Coast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized to celebrate the art of Norwegian rosemaling through a national organization that supports and enriches the artistic activities of the individual. Members study, paint, teach, and promote the love of rosemaling. The skillset is broad, from beginners to highly-skilled, award-winning artists. Formed in 2016, the organization began holding biennial conventions to promote, teach and appreciate the folk art of rosemaling. Visit our website at www.RosemalingCoastToCoast.org for more information.
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