This beautiful style of rosemaling (traditional Norwegian painting) originated in the Gudbrandsdal valley of Norway. Modeled after the look of the acanthus-style wood carving the valley is also known for, Gubrandsdal rosemaling reflects the three-dimensional appearance of acanthus leaves. Students will practice the basic strokes of the style, and then move to a 12” round design that will fit on a plate or other surface of their choice. This is a fairly challenging style of rosemaling, so it is recommended that students be at an intermediate skill level in other styles before taking this class (see Valdres or Telemark styles offered at North House). Students who would like additional practice can sign up for an optional 4th day for an additional $50 tuition.

North House is looking forward to hosting this course on campus in the safest way possible. Students will be asked to wear a mask at all times on campus, and to practice social distancing of 6 feet, as well as adhere to other safety protocols.

You will need the following tools for this class:

The instructor will provide paints, other incidental supplies, and a class project such as a plate, bowl or other woodenware item for your use for a fee of approximately $50 collected at the beginning of class. If you bring your own supplies (listed as optional) and/or project, this fee will be reduced accordingly. Students who bring nothing but a paint shirt and notebook should expect to spend $50, students who bring their own brushes, paints, and project should expect to spend $10-$35.

• Notebook and pen
• A paint shirt

Students will need to notify the instructor at least one month in advance if they would like to paint a box, the class project, or work on a practice board only. More info provided after registration.

• Lots of layers, including a raincoat and footwear. We will plan to have open windows and lots of outdoor activity when possible.
• Sunscreen, sunhat, again for extra outdoor time   
• Please be sure to bring a mask(s) that fits you well and can be worn for an extended period of time.

All of the supplies below are provided as part of the materials fee that will be charged on the first day of class (approx. $50, please bring check or cash). If you provide any of the supplies listed below, the materials fee will be reduced accordingly.

• Brushes will be available for purchase ($15-20).
  If bringing your own brushes, a number 4 and 6 filbert and a liner of your choice, I use size 0 and/or 1
• Palette paper (for mixing paints)
• Palette knife
• Cloth rags or paper towels
• Linseed Oil or Walnut Oil
• Odorless paint thinner or brush cleaner – available at local hardware store
• White chalk or a white watercolor pencil
• I do not use transfer paper but if you prefer this method please bring white transfer paper and a design will be available
• Murphy’s Oil soap for cleaning brushes
• Jar with cover for paint thinner
• Saran wrap (for paint brushes and covering paints) Or a sealable palette
• ARTIST OIL PAINT COLORS
  (Rembrandt brand recommended by instructor)
  • Titanium White
  • Prussian Blue
  • Burnt Umber
  • Raw Umber
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Transparent Oxide Red, Burnt Sienna, or English Red (optional)
  • Hansa Yellow light or a bright yellow of choice (optional)
  • Cadmium Red light (optional)
• Practice board of your choice (masonite or a heavy paper/cardboard) Painted with two coats of a dark blue, black, or dark green paint
• Project will be a 12’’ lidded box through Lusk Scandia Woodworks, www.luskscandiawoodworks.com
  If you would prefer to paint practice boards/paper in class that is fine. Please have your box painted with two coats of paint, light sanding between coats. Or, you will be able to ask the instructor to order the box for you. Info after registration.