CLASS ON DEMAND: Paint Your Carved Dala Rooster
If you are interested in this CLASS ON DEMAND. send an email and indicate if you will be sending a check. Or, you can add to the basket on the right side of this page and pay through PayPal.
Kim Garrett spent time at the Dala horse factory in Dalarna, Sweden where she saw and studied the painting of the painted horses, pigs and roosters.
If you haven’t carved a rooster, but would like to paint one, you can buy a carved rooster from Stephen Heffernan at his Etsy store.
Join Kim for a discussion and demonstration on the traditions and options for painting your tuppa. During this class we’ll look at the design options as we review the history of the dala tuppa and then we’ll discuss different paint color options and other materials you will need to complete your project.
Finally, we’ll practice some of the basic strokes you commonly see on the Dala Rooster so you can paint it with confidence. Because everyone’s rooster will be different there will not be one design but several design options to use to embellish your bird and “Make It Your Own”.
SUPPLY LIST
We will be painting with acrylic paints. If you are an oil painter and prefer to paint with oils feel free to do so.
I will be using Americana or Ceramcoat Acrylics found at most craft stores, 2 ounce bottles. If you have other brands feel free to use them as well.
Dala Roosters are painted with bright colors so if you can’t find the exact color I have listed choose any bright colors you like…
These are all options to paint your rooster:
Americana Festive Green
Americana True Blue
Americana Bright Yellow
Americana Tomato or Bright Red
Ceramcoat Tangerine
Black (either brand)
Titanium White (either brand…see below***)
***If you are thinking of painting your rooster white I suggest a different brand:
FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Titanium White(this paint makes it easier to wipe other colors off)
BRUSHES (Use what you like)
#2 & #4 filbert
#1 or 2 liner
These are also available at good craft stores
OTHER SUPPLIES
Drawing paper or another surface to practice on
Palette
Pencil and / or chalk for drawing on your design
Fine grit sand paper
Jar with water
Paper towel
Pen and paper for taking notes
YOUR IMAGINATION!!!
INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO CLASS
Have you paints, palette, brushes, and pencil or chalk available. We will be drawing our designs on our backgrounded rooster during class.
Please choose a color from the paint list and background your rooster. (I am painting mine yellow).
If you are thinking of painting on a natural background please background your rooster with a matte varnish or all-purpose sealer. You don’t want to paint on bare wood.
If you are interested in this CLASS ON DEMAND. send an email and indicate if you will be sending a check. Or, you can add to the basket on the right side of this page and pay through PayPal.
Kim Garrett spent time at the Dala horse factory in Dalarna, Sweden where she saw and studied the painting of the painted horses, pigs and roosters.
If you haven’t carved a rooster, but would like to paint one, you can buy a carved rooster from Stephen Heffernan at his Etsy store.
Join Kim for a discussion and demonstration on the traditions and options for painting your tuppa. During this class we’ll look at the design options as we review the history of the dala tuppa and then we’ll discuss different paint color options and other materials you will need to complete your project.
Finally, we’ll practice some of the basic strokes you commonly see on the Dala Rooster so you can paint it with confidence. Because everyone’s rooster will be different there will not be one design but several design options to use to embellish your bird and “Make It Your Own”.
SUPPLY LIST
We will be painting with acrylic paints. If you are an oil painter and prefer to paint with oils feel free to do so.
I will be using Americana or Ceramcoat Acrylics found at most craft stores, 2 ounce bottles. If you have other brands feel free to use them as well.
Dala Roosters are painted with bright colors so if you can’t find the exact color I have listed choose any bright colors you like…
These are all options to paint your rooster:
Americana Festive Green
Americana True Blue
Americana Bright Yellow
Americana Tomato or Bright Red
Ceramcoat Tangerine
Black (either brand)
Titanium White (either brand…see below***)
***If you are thinking of painting your rooster white I suggest a different brand:
FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Titanium White(this paint makes it easier to wipe other colors off)
BRUSHES (Use what you like)
#2 & #4 filbert
#1 or 2 liner
These are also available at good craft stores
OTHER SUPPLIES
Drawing paper or another surface to practice on
Palette
Pencil and / or chalk for drawing on your design
Fine grit sand paper
Jar with water
Paper towel
Pen and paper for taking notes
YOUR IMAGINATION!!!
INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO CLASS
Have you paints, palette, brushes, and pencil or chalk available. We will be drawing our designs on our backgrounded rooster during class.
Please choose a color from the paint list and background your rooster. (I am painting mine yellow).
If you are thinking of painting on a natural background please background your rooster with a matte varnish or all-purpose sealer. You don’t want to paint on bare wood.