Rosemaling & Genealogy Workshops

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Rosemaling Workshops

Rosemaling Workshops introduce participants to the intricate patterns and designs of this beautiful Norwegian art form. Various instructors offer different painting techniques in traditional and non-traditional styles of rosemaling including Telemark, Rogaland, Os and Vest Adger. Sessions are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced participants.

(Left: Photo of the rosemaled ceiling at Skogfjorden's Main Hall.
Below: Painting adorns the walls of the Main Hall. All paintings by Sigmund Årseth.)

Instructors

Norwegian Rosemaling comes to life during this unique workshop. Gold Medal Rosemaler instructors will teach participants the traits and treats of this old Norwegian painting.

Lois Mueller of Platteville, Wisc. will lead Telemark rosemaling for beginners and intermediate in both oil and acrylic paints. Lois has been rosemaling for 29 years and has published several instructional books. Although a newcomer to the Villages, she has taught rosemaling courses throughout the US and Canada.

Trudy Peach of Howard Lake, Minn. will teach Os and Vest Adger  style of Rosemaling with intermediate or advance participants mainly in oils. Trudy has been at the Villages in 2004, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1995 and has been rosemaling for over 30 years. 

Combining beginner and intermediate participants, Nancy Schmidt of Waukesha, Wisc. will instruct Rogaland style of rosemaling. She is also a Gold Medal Rosemaler teaching over 26 years and has been with the Villages during 2006, 2002, 1999, 1998 and 1996.

Genealogy Seminar

Join us for this Norwegian and Norwegian-American information-filled genealogy seminar. Among the numerous topics included are a survey of current relevant genealogical resources, with special emphasis on Internet sites in Norway and the United States, including the voluminous digitalarkivet and the historical census records of both countries. The vast amount of genealogical information in the Norwegian bygdebøker and the resources of the bygdelags in America are also explored and discussed. Lectures and workshops on related collateral topics, Norwegian genealogical vocabulary study and the writing of your family story are also presented along with other interesting topics. Bring your personal Norwegian genealogy records, your research questions and your personal laptop computer. Skogfjorden is equipped with Wireless Internet access.

Featured presenters on Norwegian and Norwegian-American genealogy are Blaine Hedberg, Director, Norwegian American Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library, Madison, Wisconsin;
John E. Bye, University archivist and curator of the Institute for regional Studies at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND; Evonne B. Anderson, retired member of the staff of Concordia College Office of Communications, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota and Elderhosteler instructor for Norwegian languages; and Verlyn D. Anderson, PhD, retired from the dual position of Library Director and Professor of Scandinavian studies, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota.

2008 Schedule

Overnight Registration includes 3 nights lodging, meals and instruction. Commuter Registration includes meals and instruction. Spouses not taking the course may attend for $180.

September 21-24, 2008 Location Skogfjorden Bemidji, Minn. Cost $335 Overnight $295: Commuters $225 Spouses/friends, no classes

September 25-28, 2008 Location Skogfjorden Bemidji, Minn. Cost $395 Overnight $355 Commuters $225 Spouses/friends, No classes

Refund Policy: Should a reservation need to be canceled, a full refund less $100 administrative fee will be made for cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program.

Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start of the program. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

For more information, e-mail clvevent@cord.edu or call 1-800-450-2214.

Tentative Weekend Schedule

Join us for a wonderful, relaxing weekend with others who share your interests!