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Paint a Dala Horse taught by Julie Anderson
November 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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IN PERSON
In this class Julie Anderson will introduce you to the Swedish tradition of the Dala horse and walk you through painting a Dala horse of your own to give as a special gift or brighten your own home.
No Painting Experience is Necessary. Suitable for most ages (11 to adult). A great class to take with friends or family.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
A 4.5″or 5″ wooden Dala Horse that you have applied a base coat of paint to. Basic instructions for base-coating will be sent to registrants. 3D blank wooden Dala horses( 4″,4.5″ and 5″ )are available for pre-order at Wet Paint. or choose to paint on paper or cardboard to start.
PAINT: Students can use the paint they have available (acrylic or oil). If new to painting, acrylics are recommended. Select colors that go well together and that you want to use to decorate a horse. 2 or more colors are fine. Americana Acrylic is good and inexpensive.
FOR THE BASE COAT (choose one color)
These are traditional: Orange-Red (Americana cadmium red is a good orange red). Mixes include Americana red & yellow light mix 3:1 or Tomato and yellow light mix 1:1 OR a Buttermilk or Light Buttermilk
FOR THE PATTERN
Pick colors you like and go well together. Traditionally, you will see blue, green, yellow, red, black, and white The instructor will also have some colors for shared use.
BRUSHES: One each of the following
Liner: Size 0, 1 or 2 (preferably a short liner) Princeton Select Liner Series 3750 is recommended.
Round or flat: Size 4, 5 or 6 for larger lines – Princeton Select Round Series 3750 is good
1 inch sponge brush or a 1 inch glaze/wash brush to paint the background .
Classes have a limited space available and some fill quickly. Decisions about whether to cancel a class or add another session are typically made one week prior to the start of a class. If a class you are interested in is full we will have a waiting list and will contact you if a space opens up. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment (fewer than 4 registrations) all registrations will be promptly refunded.
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