16" Telemark Plate by Mary Schliep

Handcrafted treasure! This 16" round plate, painted in the Telemark Style of Rosemaling is carefully designed and crafted by our wonderful instructor Mary Schliep. 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. The center portion of the plate is painted in dusky blue tones with white highlights, lighter shades of blue, olive green, ochre, and brick red. The outer rim of the plate is edged in darker blue, and decorated with dusky blue and white paint.  The plate is ready to hang on your wall to add that something special to your home decor.

Mary has taught at North House for over 20 years and is a walking encyclopedia and teacher of all things Rosemaling. She has a devoted following and is happy to share her skills with beginners and experienced painters alike. 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 primarily does consignment work for people across the nation. Mary has studied with twelve Gold Medalists and two Norwegian instructors.