Mary Schliep
Grand Marais, MN
Mary started rosemaling in 1989 and has been busily painting ever since. Mary specializes in the Valdres and Telemark styles (each defined by the geographic region where they found their beginning in Scandinavia). Since the school's founding, Mary has been a consistent teacher at North House. She demonstrates annually at Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota. Mary has studied with 8 Gold Medalists and two Norwegian instructors.
Current Courses Offered by Mary Schliep
3 Days
Rosemaling: Os Style
Rosemaling means "rose painting" in Norwegian, and is done in many styles reflective of specific regions in Norway. The Os region in western coastal Norway is known for its fanciful flowers and bright colors, making it quite different from many of the other styles of rosemaling. In this course you'll…
Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 – Sun, Aug 18th, 2019
3 Days
Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions
Rosemaling means "rose painting" in Norwegian, and the Telemark region in southeastern Norway is known for the classic look of its painting with asymmetrical scrolls and varied placement of leaves and flowers. In this course you'll study and practice basic techniques of this traditional decorative painting style. Students will begin…
Fri, May 17th, 2019 – Sun, May 19th, 2019
Past Courses Offered by Mary Schliep
