JOANNA MARKOWSKA ATELIER

🖼️ Norwegian landscape with watercolor 🖼️
2025-08-05 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-16 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-22 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-24 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Oslo) and 6 more dates | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Discover the captivating world of watercolor and create a painting of typical Norwegian landscape 🎨🖼️
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced artist. All materials are provided, allowing you to dive into the enchanting world of watercolors and unleash your creativity!
During this 2,5-hour class you’ll receive guidance on various watercolor techniques while experimenting with different papers, brushes, and pigments. Join us for an unforgettable experience and leave with your very own masterpiece!
🎨 No skill set is required to join the workshop
🎨 Prior booking is required as spaces are limited
🎨 Participants are recommended to arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a prompt start to the workshop.

🖼️ Norwegian landscape with watercolor 🖼️
2025-08-08 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-13 12:00 - 14:30

Paint & Eat - geometrical watercolor
2025-08-10 12:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
You heard about Sip & Paint but it’s not really your cup of… tea? You’d like to paint in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere? Here’s a perfect Sunday activity for you! 😉
Join us for Paint & Eat with croissants, coffee and good music.
This event doesn’t have an introduction to watercolor painting, but we will be happy to guide you if you’d like some help 🙂

Price includes all materials needed for the event: paper, pencils, colored pencils and watercolors. Complimentary coffee and croissants will wait for you 🙂
See you at JM Atelier!

Paint & Sip - Picasso style
2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Join us for Paint & Sip and create your autoportrait in Picasso style 🖼️
Relax, create, sip and enjoy good company.
Price includes all materials needed for the event: canvas, pencils, brushes and acrylic paints. BYOB 🥂🍸🍻
Important! We have strict no-red-wine rule at JM Atelier. Hope you understand 💕
See you at JM Atelier!

Saturday Watercolor Workshop - Beach Shells
2025-08-23 15:00 - 18:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Saturday watercolor class for beginners
This one day class is designed for all that are willing to try out watercolor painting without commitment.
Join us for 3 hours class, play with different pigments, papers and brushes. We really hope you’ll fall in love ❤️
At this course we will paint beach shells – souvenirs from summer vacations!

We will start with some simple exercises, talk about different papers and pigments and then we will work on the main project. We will assist you all the way through the process.
Price include all materials needed for the workshop.

Drawing workshop - wooden houses of Bergen
2025-08-26 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-02 17:30 - 20:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Discover the Joy of Sketching — A Workshop for Beginners 🎨
Ready to explore sketching for the first time? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect way to get started.
We’ll be drawing the iconic wooden houses of Bergen—let’s discover the beauty of our local architecture together.
All materials are included: paper, pencils, erasers—and plenty of creative inspiration.
Thinking about joining our autumn course but still feeling unsure? This workshop is a great opportunity to dip your toe in and see what it’s all about!
See you at JM Atelier!

Paint & Sip - Munch style
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Join us for Paint & Sip and create your autoportrait in Munch style 🖼️
Relax, create, sip and enjoy good company.
Price includes all materials needed for the event: canvas, pencils, brushes and acrylic paints. BYOB 🥂🍸🍻
Important! We have strict no-red-wine rule at JM Atelier. Hope you understand 💕
See you at JM Atelier!

Paint & Eat - flower watercolor
2025-08-31 12:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway

Watercolor course - beginners
2025-09-03 17:30 - 2025-10-30 20:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
🖌️ Watercolor for Beginners
Dive into the fluid and expressive world of watercolor painting in this 8-part workshop series held every second week at JM Atelier. With tea, coffee, and a relaxed vibe, you’ll feel right at home as you learn the essentials of this captivating medium.
🎨 Designed for beginners, this course covers the core techniques of watercolor—including color blending, layering, composition, and brushwork. No prior drawing skills needed—we’ll guide you step by step, helping you explore and experiment with ease.
📚 As a unique bonus, the course includes free art and architecture history classes every second week.
🧵 All necessary supplies are provided as part of the course.
📅 Schedule:
We meet on Wednesdays at 17:30 for a total of 8 workshops starting early September. Workshops are 2,5 hours long. Here are the session dates:
03.09, 17.09, 01.10, 15.10, 22.10, 05.11, 19.11, 03.12
Can’t attend a session? Occasional open studio time is offered to help you catch up or paint freely in a supportive environment.
👥 Whether you’re curious about watercolor or looking to reignite your creativity, this course offers everything you need: guidance, context, community—and plenty of inspiration along the way.

Watercolor course - intermediate
2025-09-04 17:30 - 20:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
🖌️ Watercolor – Intermediate Level
Take your watercolor skills to the next level in this 8-part workshop series designed for those with prior experience. Meeting every second week at JM Atelier, the warm and welcoming studio of artist Joan Markowska, you’ll enjoy tea, coffee, and a chill atmosphere as you explore more complex techniques.
🎨 This course dives into advanced watercolor approaches — from nuanced layering and dynamic blending to experimenting with larger paper formats and refined brushwork. Whether you’re returning to the medium or seeking to push your creative boundaries, this is your space to grow.
📚 As a unique bonus, the course includes free art and architecture history classes every second week.
🧵 All necessary supplies are provided as part of the course—so you can focus fully on your creativity.
📅 Schedule:
We meet on Thursdays at 17:30 for a total of 8 workshops starting early September. Workshops are 2,5 hours long. Here are the session dates:
04.09, 18.09, 02.10, 16.10, 23.10, 06.11, 20.11, 04.12
Can’t attend a session? Occasional open studio time is offered to help you catch up or paint freely in a supportive environment.
👥 No need to be a master at drawing—we’ll still guide you step by step through composition and technique. This is all about growth, exploration, and expression.

Paint & Eat - autumn leaves
2025-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
You heard about Sip & Paint but it’s not really your cup of… tea? You’d like to paint in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere? Here’s a perfect Sunday activity for you! 😉
Join us for Paint & Eat with brownies, coffee and good music.
This event doesn’t have an introduction to watercolor painting, but we will be happy to guide you if you’d like some help 🙂
Price includes all materials needed for the event: paper, pencils, colored pencils and watercolors. Complimentary coffee and brownies will wait for you 🙂
See you at JM Atelier!

Drawing course
2025-09-16 17:30 - 20:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Build a Strong Foundation in Drawing!
🎨 Join us for an 11-week journey into the world of classical and realistic drawing, hosted in the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of JM Atelier. With coffee, tea, and a relaxed vibe, our goal is to make you feel right at home while you grow your skills.
🖼️ This beginner-friendly course is designed to build confidence from the ground up, while keeping the pace engaging enough for those with prior experience. Each week focuses on a specific highlight—whether it’s mastering perspective, shading, composition, or still life—and includes a tutorial you can follow at your own rhythm, both in class and at home.
📚 As a unique bonus, the course includes free art and architecture history classes every second week that complement the drawing topics. For example, when we sketch Greek columns, we’ll dive into the world of ancient Greece in the history session that same week — connecting technique with context.
💡 Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to explore your own artistic voice. While we focus on solid fundamentals, inspiration is always close at hand, helping you take the first steps toward discovering your personal style.
🛍️ Materials are not included, but you’ll receive a 15% discount at JM Atelier for all supplies. You’ll need:

Paper (minimum A2 size)
Set of pencils
Kneaded eraser
Sharpener
A tube or folder to carry your drawings

👥 Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or returning to drawing with fresh eyes, this course offers structure, inspiration, and a supportive community to help you thrive.

📅 Class Schedule: We meet on Tuesdays at 17:30, starting mid-September. Classes are 2,5 hours long. Here are the session dates:
16.09, 23.09, 30.09, 07.10, 14.10, 21.10, (break on 28.10), 04.11, 11.11, 18.11, 25.11, 02.12
If you’re unable to attend a class, no worries — occasional open studio sessions will be available to catch up or explore further. These dates will be announced during the course.

Saturday Watercolor Workshop - Sunset
2025-09-20 15:00 - 17:30 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Saturday watercolor class for beginners
This one day class is designed for all that are willing to try out watercolor painting without commitment.
Join us for 2,5 hours class, play with different pigments, papers and brushes. We really hope you’ll fall in love ❤️
At this course we will paint beautiful sunsets!

We will start with some simple exercises, talk about different papers and pigments and then we will work on the main project. We will assist you all the way through the process.
Price include all materials needed for the workshop.

HA&A - Divine Proportions
2025-09-22 17:30 - 19:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Welcome to first session of HA&A – History of Art & Architecture!

We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the Divine Proportions —exploring the Golden Ratio, Fibonacci sequence, and ancient composition techniques that have shaped some of the world’s most iconic masterpieces.
Wheter you’re curious about how the Parthenon was designed or why Da Vinci’s sketches feel so balanced, this class will give you fresh insight into the math behind the magic.
It’s also a chance to meet others from our watercolor and drawing courses!
This workshop is free for JM Atelier students, so don’t be shy – come join us and get inspired!

Open Studio
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
A creative space for anyone who loves to paint or draw
Bring your own materials and enjoy an evening of art in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Get creative, and connect with others who share a passion for art.
Everyone is welcome!
