find fun, peace & creative joy making Swedish Folk Art with Tina Rawson
Photo credit: Lani A Shumway, lanishumway.com
Välkommen!
A devotee of the fine art of Swedish folk art, I provide classes in the beloved "kurbits" style. It's an easy and fun way to explore color and shapes, as well as the history of the art and a little bit about Swedish culture. You will quickly learn this craft from the 1700's and how to apply it for fun, relaxation or to inform your own artistic work. It's easy and relaxing to play with paints on paper and we can introduce more mediums as we grow. Have fun making art with us!
My next class will be held on May 8th at the Amesbury Carriage Museum from 6:30 - 8 pm. You can sign up at the www.amesburycarriagemusuem.org, it's only $25.
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Please SAVE THE DATE JUNE 28th for the NEXT RETREAT at Adelynrood! Sign up for the Midsummer Magic Art Retreat today! This year's theme is folk art flowers!
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I'm a Swedish-American artist. At age 13 my mother, sister and I moved to Lund, Sweden where I lived for five years. This greatly impacted my view of the world. I learned the language, about my mother's Swedish culture, and became immersed in the lifestyle. I've enjoyed teaching and sharing my experience with others whether it be "fika" with friends, or going St. Lucia for children at preschools in the Newburyport area. I also blog at http://livinglavidalagom.blogspot.com/
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With over 20 years experience as a teacher when I became an artist I decided to learn more about "kurbits" which is a style from the mid-1700's to mid-1800's that is much beloved by Swedes and myself. Reminiscent of Art Nouveau, it has many swirls and natural elements as well as an endearing folkloric style. It's quirky and cute. It's a forgiving style, anyone can do it, and I've really had fun sharing what I know with others!
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A proud member of VASA (Birka Lodge in Massachusetts) I teach locally in person, and outside of the local area via zoom. I present a brief history of the art and then we have fun making colorful, quirky art together in the "kurbits" style. My first class was in November 2021 and since then I've taught over 40 people this fun art and I hope that many more will want to work with me!
“Thank you so much Tina! We really enjoyed learning Kurbits! All of your culture and knowledge of Sweden was so interesting - really enjoyed it!”
Susan and Amy Kindstedt
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