8 Workshops & Classes in Scandinavia to Book Before the Season Turns

1.paint Norwegian landscape with watercolor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours at JM Atelier in central Bergen, where Joanna guides beginners and experienced artists through watercolor techniques inspired by Norwegian fjords and nature. With brushes, paints, paper, coffee, tea, and water provided, you leave with a personal painting and a memorable souvenir.

“My daughter and I spotted Joanna‘s studio by accident and decided spontaneously to book a watercolour class. Joanna is such a great teacher who really loves what she does, she is absolutely capable to bring a person who never painted in her life to amazing results just in two and a half hours! She explained the main techniques and helped us during the class when we didn’t know how to paint trees or sky. We are absolutely thrilled about watercolours now and spent the rest of our vacation painting every day. Beside that, Joanna is so nice and kind, and a really, really good painter herself. We had really fun…”

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2.Paint Norwegian landscape with watercolor in Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

At JM Atelier in central Bergen, Joanna guides you through watercolor basics before you create your own Norwegian landscape painting. The 2.5-hour class suits beginners and experienced artists, with paper, brushes, paint, and other supplies included. The group is limited to six, making it easy to ask questions and work at your own pace.

“Joanna is a natural teacher & she has created a beautiful, tranquil studio full of inspiration. Thank you Joanna”

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3.Traditional Persian Cooking Class in Stockholm with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Join Mahnaz in her Stockholm home for a private, English-language Persian cooking class. Over about three hours, you’ll prepare two dishes, learn about Iranian spices and food traditions, then sit down to eat with wine and Persian ice cream. Vegetarian and vegan options are available by request.

“Cooking with Manhaz was an exceptional experience! Her love of her homeland is evident in her cooking and her stories. Do not hesitate to book this. You will not be disappointed! It is a short ride just outside the city center, Manhaz makes you feel welcome and at home, and she is a great cook & teacher. Everything was absolutely delicious!”

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4.Learn Nordic Skiing – Private Class with Professional Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $323

Meet your professional English-speaking instructor at Sognsvann, Oslo, for a 90-minute private Nordic skiing lesson. You’ll learn basic technique, practice on snow, and ski through the forest at your own pace. Instructor Dima has been praised for patient coaching. Ski rental costs 399 NOK per person and is paid separately.

“Great skiing experience and forest adventure, thank u! We had an introduction to the basics of cross country skiing first, also the equipment was top notch. Then we had some time to ski in the forest and ejoy the nature!”

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5.Cross Country Skiing Equipment with private lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Trollvannstua, collect skis, boots, and poles, then spend two hours learning cross-country technique on groomed tracks in Oslomarka. Your private lesson includes equipment for the rest of the day, so you can continue skiing after class. Guides such as Karl and Nils have earned warm praise.

“Vriendelijke bekwame leraar en goed geregeld met het materiaal.”

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6.Maral Kunst : Jewelry Bar Experience (Jewelry Making)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $262

At Maralkunst in Oslo, Maral guides you through a three-hour jewelry workshop for up to five people. Make up to two bracelets, earrings, anklets, or necklaces from crystals, pearls, shells, beads, and vintage pieces. Bring old jewelry to redesign, enjoy drinks and snacks, and take home a gift from Maral’s collection.

“We had a great time with Maral! She was great company and was very helpful as we made our jewelry. I love the pieces I made and I can't wait to show them off!”

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7.Kabelvåg: Glass Jewelry Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $162

At Lofoten Glass in Kabelvåg, a local artist teaches you to shape colorful glass beads in a small group of up to six. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 3-hour session, make 2 to 15 beads, and assemble them into earrings, a necklace, bracelet, or keyring with silver chains and leather cords.

“Crafting your own glass bead allows you to create truly unique pieces that reflect your personality and preferences.”

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8.Private Photography workshop in Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend three private hours walking and photographing Stockholm with a professional guide such as Patrik. Bring your camera of choice, choose the sights you want to see, and get practical help with composition, lighting, camera settings, and photo feedback. The meeting point is Guldgränd 8, with the tour ending there.

“Good tour and learned quite a bit. Would recommended to anyone wanting to both see and expand photography skills”

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