Finger Painted Ornaments
When I start rosemaling, a little more than 40 years ago, in one of my first ever classes, we did finger painted flowers. I believe this was either my second or third class. I was in over my head, not with the finger smears, but with the linework to turn the smears into flowers. So, what I am sharing with you in this class is not new. In the 1990’s Eldrid Skjold Arntzen, VGM used this technique with her transparent Telemark. I will show you the bowl during the class. Recently, I took a class with Judith Kjenstad, VGM and we painted finger flowers on a Telemark bowl. Before you ask, no, I haven’t finished it, yet, but I will show you what is done thus far. It was this class with Judith that gave me the idea to share this project with you. In the past, I have done this technique with oil paint, but in this class I am going to be demonstrating it in acrylics, but you certainly can use oils. If you do use oils, please make sure that you either wear gloves or use non-toxic pigments.
This class is taught by Patti Goke, VGM.
This class is perfect for making some last minute gifts or decorations.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CENTRAL TIME
Colors don’t matter, nor the brands used. I will share with you the colors I used. I used these colors because they are what I have on hand, but use what colors you want. It really doesn’t matter, this is meant to be FUN!
WOODENWARE (We are NOT using a pattern, so you can use any piece of wood or cardboard that you want. I will post what I used, but you do NOT need to buy these, especially if you already have some ornaments or a small plate - 6” or smaller, you would rather use.)
PAINTS and MEDIUMS
GOLDEN Iridescent Gold Deep
GOLDEN Transparent Pyrrole Orange
GOLDEN Raw Sienna
JOSONJA Black Umber (I wanted something dark, but not pure black. A Carbon Black would be fine too. This is just a personal preference)
JOSONJA Green Oxide
JOSONJA Magic Mix (I used this so that the painted didn’t bleed into the wood as it does with water)
JOSONJA Storm Blue
BRUSHES
10/0 liner
#2 flat or filbert
OTHER SUPPLIES
Palette (a paper plate will do)
Paper Towels
Water
PRIOR TO CLASS:
Have your piece background with a light color of your choice. I used JoSonja Vellum to background. I sanded the piece and applied the background color. I didn’t use any other mediums such as a top coat of glazing medium, but you certainly can.
Other stuff:
If you wish to pay by check, send an email to Nordic Canvas and we will register you. Then send a check to:
Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio
921 Longview Dr
St Cloud, MN 56304
If you have a second camera on your computer, please turn it on and use it for a fuller experience.
If you need to miss the class, no worries, you will receive a link with the recording to watch OR RE-WATCH at your own convenience.
This class will be available as a CLASS ON DEMAND later.
When I start rosemaling, a little more than 40 years ago, in one of my first ever classes, we did finger painted flowers. I believe this was either my second or third class. I was in over my head, not with the finger smears, but with the linework to turn the smears into flowers. So, what I am sharing with you in this class is not new. In the 1990’s Eldrid Skjold Arntzen, VGM used this technique with her transparent Telemark. I will show you the bowl during the class. Recently, I took a class with Judith Kjenstad, VGM and we painted finger flowers on a Telemark bowl. Before you ask, no, I haven’t finished it, yet, but I will show you what is done thus far. It was this class with Judith that gave me the idea to share this project with you. In the past, I have done this technique with oil paint, but in this class I am going to be demonstrating it in acrylics, but you certainly can use oils. If you do use oils, please make sure that you either wear gloves or use non-toxic pigments.
This class is taught by Patti Goke, VGM.
This class is perfect for making some last minute gifts or decorations.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CENTRAL TIME
Colors don’t matter, nor the brands used. I will share with you the colors I used. I used these colors because they are what I have on hand, but use what colors you want. It really doesn’t matter, this is meant to be FUN!
WOODENWARE (We are NOT using a pattern, so you can use any piece of wood or cardboard that you want. I will post what I used, but you do NOT need to buy these, especially if you already have some ornaments or a small plate - 6” or smaller, you would rather use.)
PAINTS and MEDIUMS
GOLDEN Iridescent Gold Deep
GOLDEN Transparent Pyrrole Orange
GOLDEN Raw Sienna
JOSONJA Black Umber (I wanted something dark, but not pure black. A Carbon Black would be fine too. This is just a personal preference)
JOSONJA Green Oxide
JOSONJA Magic Mix (I used this so that the painted didn’t bleed into the wood as it does with water)
JOSONJA Storm Blue
BRUSHES
10/0 liner
#2 flat or filbert
OTHER SUPPLIES
Palette (a paper plate will do)
Paper Towels
Water
PRIOR TO CLASS:
Have your piece background with a light color of your choice. I used JoSonja Vellum to background. I sanded the piece and applied the background color. I didn’t use any other mediums such as a top coat of glazing medium, but you certainly can.
Other stuff:
If you wish to pay by check, send an email to Nordic Canvas and we will register you. Then send a check to:
Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio
921 Longview Dr
St Cloud, MN 56304
If you have a second camera on your computer, please turn it on and use it for a fuller experience.
If you need to miss the class, no worries, you will receive a link with the recording to watch OR RE-WATCH at your own convenience.
This class will be available as a CLASS ON DEMAND later.