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Introduction to Watercolor: Winter Landscape
2026-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Oslo) | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
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 winter landscapes!

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.

Watercolor course - beginners
2026-02-04 17:30 - 2026-02-05 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.
🧵 All necessary supplies are provided as part of the course.
📚 Beyond the classes, you’ll be warmly welcomed to JM Atelier’s social gatherings – board game nights, shared dinners, and cozy hangouts.
📅 Schedule: Wednesdays 17:30 – 20:00

04.02
18.02
04.03
18.03
01.04
15.04
06.05
20.05

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.

Paint&Eat - greeting cards
2026-02-08 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!

Norwegian Landscape with Watercolor
2026-02-10 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-17 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-24 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-10 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-17 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-24 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-31 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-07 12:00 - 14:30 and 5 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.

Skål For Kunst
2026-02-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Kulturhuset, Vaskerelven 8, Bergen, Norway
Skål for Kunst is a lively and beginner‑friendly workshop where you create your own Retro Cocktail poster using playful collage techniques. Whether you’re an experienced artist or brand new, you’ll have the chance to explore, experiment, and have fun.

What to expect?
• Coloured paper, pencils, watercolour, markers, stamps, and retro images – all you need to create your piece is included in the ticket
• An inspiration wall to spark your ideas! We prepared a whole bunch of ideas before hand, in case you need some extra creativity boost.
• A professional photographer capturing the atmosphere, and making sure that it will be an evening to remember!
• A bar on site – enjoy a drink while you create. It’s Skål for Kunst after all!

Paint&Eat - Chinese New Year
2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway

Paint & Eat
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-29 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.
Price includes all materials needed: paper, pencils, colored pencils and watercolors. Complimentary coffee and brownies will wait for you 🙂
See you at JM Atelier!

BOK-BOK, czyli Polski kiermasz książek
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Zapraszamy na kameralne spotkanie miłośników literatury w małej galerii sztuki w samym sercu Bergen – JM Atelier.
Będzie kawa, możliwość kupowania i sprzedawania książek oraz przestrzeń do swobodnych rozmów o literaturze wszelakiej.
Zapraszamy:
📖 tych, którzy chcą uszczuplić swoją domową biblioteczkę
📖 tych, którym brakuje dobrych pozycji do czytania
Aby wziąć udział, wystarczy zgłosić się w wiadomości prywatnej i dostarczyć książki wcześniej lub przynieść je ze sobą na wydarzenie.
Każda książka powinna mieć przyklejoną karteczkę z:
ceną
numerem Vipps
imieniem i nazwiskiem sprzedającego
Do zobaczenia między półkami

Modern Brush Calligraphy Workshop
2026-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Step into the world of modern brush calligraphy and create your own elegant lettering ✍️
Have you ever admired beautifully written quotes and wondered how those flowing letters are made?
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the art of brush calligraphy – a creative way of shaping letters with a brush pen, where gentle pressure creates contrast and movement on the page.
Over 3 hours, we will guide you through the essential strokes and show you how letters are built step by step. We’ll move from simple exercises to forming words and small compositions, so you leave not only with new knowledge, but with something you’ve created yourself.
This workshop is designed for beginners who want to try something artistic in a calm and supportive setting.
🖌️No prior experience needed
🖌️All materials are provided
🖌️Small group to ensure personal guidance
Prior booking is required as spots are limited.
Please note: the workshop will be in English.

Paint & Eat - Disney Edition
2026-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway

Travel Sketching - Male Kurs
2026-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Turistinformasjon, Strandkaien 3, Bergen, Norway
Slipp løs kreativiteten din i denne avslappede og inspirerende workshoppen i travel sketching – enten du er helt ny eller har litt erfaring med tegning fra før.

Vi starter med en enkel introduksjon til travel sketching. Du får lære grunnleggende komposisjonstips, hvilke materialer som passer best i et kompakt reisesett, hvordan du velger motiv, og teknikker for å skisse raskt mens du utforsker et nytt sted.
Etter introduksjonen er det tid for å skape ditt eget kunstverk! Med utgangspunkt i forberedte fotoreferanser eller dine egne reisefotografier får du eksperimentere med blyanter, tusjer, fargestifter og akvarell i en støttende og kreativ atmosfære.
Workshoppen finner sted på et av byens mest passende og ikoniske steder – Turistinformasjonen – med perfekt utsikt mot Fløyen og Bryggen. Et vakkert miljø for å slappe av, observere og gi liv til reiseminnene dine på papir.
Ingen tidligere tegneerfaring er nødvendig – bare nysgjerrighet og reiselyst!

Skål For Kunst
2026-04-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Kulturhuset, Vaskerelven 8, Bergen, Norway
LAST MINUTE UPDATE!
Due to a strike at Kulturhuset, the event had to be cancelled. We sincerely apologise!

Skål for Kunst is a lively and beginner‑friendly collage workshop. Whether you’re an experienced artist or brand new, you’ll have the chance to explore, experiment, and have fun.

What to expect?
• Coloured paper, pencils, watercolour, markers, magazines and old books – all you need to create your piece is included in the ticket
• An inspiration wall on Pinterest! We prepared a whole bunch of ideas before hand, in case you need some extra creativity boost.
• A bar on site – enjoy a drink while you create. It’s Skål for Kunst after all!

Travel Sketching Workshop for Beginners
2026-05-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Unlock your creativity in the heart of Bergen with this relaxed and inspiring travel sketching workshop, perfect for complete beginners and curious travelers!
Over 2 hours, enjoy an easy introduction to travel sketching — from simple composition tips to choosing what to capture and how to sketch quickly while exploring a new place. Then, create your own artwork! Using either prepared photo inspirations or your own pictures from Bergen, experiment with pencils, markers, colored crayons, and watercolor.
Guidance and support are available throughout, and no prior experience is needed. With a maximum group size of 12, the workshop offers a warm, personal atmosphere where everyone gets attention and space to create. Leave with your own unique artwork — a handmade memory of your visit to Bergen!

English Book Fair
2026-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
If you feel like it’s time to refresh your home library, you came to the right spot!
We are arranging our second book fair! And not any other book fair 😊 We invite you to our cozy art studio, were you can sell, buy and talk about books for whole afternoon. We hope that it will be a great opportunity to find some gems, have cup of coffee, and meet some people that share same interest as you 😊
How does it work?
📚 Each book has to have a post-in with: price, your name, and your vipps number
📚 JM Atelier doesn’t take any comission from sales. We just want to share our love to books with you!
📚 If by any chance you can’t be at the event, you still can sell your books! You can bring them to us in advance, starting from April 27th, and we will take care of the rest
📚 If some of your books didn’t sell, we kindly ask you to pick them up latest on May 24th
📚 Do you have any questions? We would love to help! Use our contact form, or send us an email: hello@jmatelier.art

PS. This post was written without AI. All misspells are here to be enjoyed 💛

Travel Sketching Workshop for Beginners
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | JM Atelier, Lille Øvregaten 6, Bergen, Norway
Unlock your creativity in the heart of Bergen with this relaxed and inspiring travel sketching workshop, perfect for complete beginners and curious travelers!
Over 2 hours, enjoy an easy introduction to travel sketching — from simple composition tips to choosing what to capture and how to sketch quickly while exploring a new place. Then, create your own artwork! Using either prepared photo inspirations or your own pictures from Bergen, experiment with pencils, markers, colored crayons, and watercolor.
Guidance and support are available throughout, and no prior experience is needed 😊
With a maximum group size of 10, the workshop offers a warm, personal atmosphere where everyone gets attention and space to create.
Leave with your own unique artwork — a handmade memory of your visit to Bergen!
