Create, Connect, Age Well – Swedish Folk Painting with Egg Yolk

Learn to make your own natural paint out of egg yolks in the style of folk painting from Southern Sweden! Teaching artist Pieper Fleck Bloomquist has studied and practiced traditional Swedish folk art painting practices dalmålning and bonadsmålning for over 30 years, and blends these techniques to tell contemporary stories. Historically, paints were mixed from many different easily accessible ingredients, including egg yolks.

In this intro level class, students will learn to mix multiple colors of paint and use them to paint simple flowers, like those typically found in older folk paintings of Sweden. Come try a fun and new activity, and learn a bit of history too!

Instructor will provide the following:

• All powder pigments

• Prepared 5”x7” canvas

• Patterns and tool use

Additional take-home supplies may be available for purchase

Students are asked to bring:

• Apron or shirt that can get messy.

Skill Level:

No experience required.

What is Create, Connect, Age Well all about?
People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially strong in this environment. Create, Connect, Age Well is a folk school experience that helps adults thrive in the 21st century. Try something new. Build skills. Be creative. Connect with others looking to live long!

Each Create, Connect, Age Well session includes:
•    An instructor-led Folk School learning experience
•    Social connection and reflection time
•    Coffee, tea and snacks

Age Requirement:

Students ages 60 and older.  Do you want to participate but are not quite 60? Contact us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org or 612-440-6295.

Location Details:

Christ Lutheran Church

150 5th Street

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $35

Materials Fee: $15

Total Cost: $50

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.