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.
Description
Class description: Step up and share the beauty of Norwegian rosemaling with the Paint It Forward: Beginner Rosemaling Instructor Bootcamp, a Zoom course for rosemalers eager to teach beginner classes in their own neighborhoods. The Bootcamp is designed for rosemalers desiring to become confident in-person instructors for beginners. Get equipped with the tools, techniques, and inspiration to teach Norwegian rosemaling in your local area, spreading the joy of this heritage craft to new artists.
What You’ll Learn:
Best Practices for Beginner-Friendly Lessons: How to conduct easy-to-follow classes that introduce rosemaling’s core techniques—strokes, scrolls, and floral motifs—to absolute beginners.
Simplifying the Art: Break down beginner rosemaling techniques into manageable steps without overwhelming new learners.
Teaching with Confidence: Master classroom management, student engagement, and hands-on instruction to create a welcoming, inspiring environment.
Building Your Local Classes: Learn practical tips for organizing and promoting in-person workshops in your community, from selecting venues to marketing your sessions.
Class level: All levels
Medium being used : You will not be painting in this class. When you teach, you get to decide what medium you will use.
Surface: N/A
Supplies: Paper and pen or pencil if you want to take notes.
Note about supplies: The class fee does not include the cost of supplies. This is the responsibility of the student.
Instructor: Judy Velde Weiss
Instructor biography: Judy Velde Weiss, being of all Norwegian descent, grew up surrounded by Norwegian culture, not to mention - rosemaling. After taking her first rosemaling class, she quickly became passionate about the art. Within a year, she had studied with four Vesterheim gold medalists in rosemaling, as well as other skilled rosemalers. Since that time, she has continued to paint and take numerous online and in-person classes. Judy teaches rosemaling in the Twin Cities and has earned many painting awards that include six first-place blue ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair and the Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts Award.
Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. All technical requirements needed to join the class are the responsibility of the student. RCC virtual classes will be recorded. All classes are listed in the Central time zone.
Class policies: For RCC terms, please visit the Terms and Conditions page of the RCC website https://www.rosemalingcoasttocoast.org/terms-and-conditions. Non-members are charged an additional $30 that can be applied to an RCC membership, should the student opt for membership.. Order confirmations will be sent through SimpleTix.
For more RCC classes and rosemaling opportunities visit: https://www.rosemalingcoasttocoast.org/classes
Date & Time
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM