Paint It Easy

A space for all Things Creative!

Painting, ceramics, workshops and good vibes – unleash your creativity, whether you're coming solo, with friends or as a team.

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No experience needed, no commitment – come solo, with friends or as a team. Just drop in and get creative.

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Studio in Basel & Zurich

Twice as much fun, twice as many ideas

For the curious & doers

From colourful workshops to wild experiences

Bye everyday life, hello good mood!

Come over, let go and just have a good time

Zürich

New: Action Painting Park – Splash, Drip, Throw!

Paint flies through the air, and brushes can take a break: with the Action Painting Park, Paint It Easy is opening a brand-new creative playground. Book your slot at your convenience, grab some water pistols, balloons and paint bombs – and just get started.

Basel & Zürich

The perfect gift for creatives

Give the gift of creative moments in Basel and Zurich. Order your voucher online now, print it instantly, or collect the chic gift version from us.

Basel

Pottery courses from January 2026 now also in Basel

Paint It Easy is expanding its creative offering in Basel from January 2026. At Spalenring 103, a fully equipped area for pottery will be created with everything that goes with it.

Basel

Paint It Easy opens new Ceramic Painting Studio in Basel

We have exciting news: Paint it Easy is growing in Basel! From 1 September 2025, we will be taking over "ceramico - paint your own ceramics". Just a few days later, on 3 September 2025, we will celebrate the opening of our second location there - the Ceramic Painting Studio Basel.

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Painting

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Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

Multi-day Course
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
4 × 2.5 hours

from 280.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Light. Flowing. Wonderfully unpredictable.

Watercolour has a magic unlike any other painting medium. Transparent colours, delicate layers and the gentle movement of water create paintings full of light, atmosphere and spontaneity. Rather than fighting the medium, you’ll learn how to work with it—and discover that some of the most beautiful effects happen when you allow the water to do part of the painting for you.

In this four-week course, you’ll build a solid foundation in watercolour painting while learning to balance control with creative freedom. Whether you’re completely new to the medium or looking to deepen your painting skills, we’ll guide you through the essential techniques step by step.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore washes, layering, glazing, blending and lifting techniques while learning how pigment, water and paper interact. With every exercise, you’ll gain more confidence in controlling the flow of colour while embracing the happy accidents that make watercolour so unique.

Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual painting time, allowing you to immediately apply what you’ve learned while receiving personal guidance from your instructor.

Watercolour rewards patience, observation and experimentation. Some artists create delicate botanical studies, others loose landscapes or expressive abstract compositions. This course gives you the technical foundation to confidently explore whichever direction inspires you most.

✏️ What to Expect

A structured four-week introduction to watercolour painting
Weekly guidance from a professional artist
Live demonstrations introducing each new technique
Plenty of individual painting time with personal feedback
A relaxed and encouraging atmosphere to experiment and grow
Step-by-step exploration of water, pigment and transparent colour

🧠 What You’ll Learn

Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
Building depth through transparent layers and glazing
Controlling water and pigment flow
Lifting, blending and correcting techniques
Creating light, atmosphere and texture
Developing confidence with one of the world’s most expressive painting mediums

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely.
Whether you’re discovering watercolour for the first time or looking to build on your painting experience, this course offers the perfect introduction to one of the most elegant and rewarding painting techniques.
No previous watercolour experience is required. All you need is curiosity, patience and a willingness to let the paint surprise you.

Tile Painting: Southern Charm Edition

Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Zürich
2.5 hours

from 85.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Tile Painting Exploration: Southern Charm Meets Modern Creativity

Get ready to sip, paint, and play! We’re bringing the warmth of the South to your table with a tile-painting event full of sunny colors, breezy florals, and laid-back rustic vibes.

You’ll grab your brush and turn plain ceramic tiles into little works of art—mixing traditional patterns with modern flair. Go bold, go subtle, go totally you.

No pressure, —just good times, great company, and your own creative twist on a timeless craft.

✨ How PIE Events Work

You’ll be welcomed into our cozy, colourful studio, where creativity flows as easily as the drinks. Settle in, sip something tasty, and enjoy step-by-step guidance from our lovely instructors.

And here’s the twist: we’re painting it on ceramics.

In this special ceramic painting event, we’re turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative Café – but this time, you’ll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from “cute” to captivating.

Fired, glazed, and designed to last – whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.

It’s painting, but with an edge. A little cooler. A little glossier. A whole lot more permanent.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

A chill, friendly atmosphere
All the necessary art supplies
Pre-prepared templates
Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:

A soft drink or hot drink
A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)

Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.

🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.

📋 Good to Know

Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

🖼️ Tile Sizes & Upgrades

Your ticket includes 4 small tiles (10 × 10 cm each) – perfect for trying out different designs or creating a matching set.

✨ Feeling extra creative?

Easily upgrade to a larger tile – like a big 20 × 20 cm tile – when you book or right at the event.

Heavy Blossom

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 Hours

from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Heavy Blossom. Petals in 3D. Spring you can almost touch.
Ever wanted to paint something so lush you feel like you could pluck it off the canvas? This is your moment.

In this semi-guided, textured acrylic session, you’ll create a dreamy cherry blossom branch in soft pink hues, set against a hazy pastel background. With modelling paste, you’ll build thick, velvety petals and a sturdy branch that practically pop out of the painting.

We’ll guide you in mixing tender tones, sculpting with your palette knife, and layering texture so the blossoms feel weighty, rich, and irresistibly touchable.
Perfect for beginners, texture lovers, and anyone who wants to bring a little springtime magic into their space — no matter the season.

Seaside In Cornwall

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
BASEL · PIE Creative Café
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Where the land meets the sea — wild, windswept, and quietly breathtaking.
In this painting session, we travel to the coast of Cornwall: a glowing cyan-blue horizon stretching into the distance, rugged grey rocks shaping the shoreline, and a soft, flower-filled field in the foreground. A winding path leads the eye gently down towards the sea, inviting you into the landscape.

This piece is all about depth and perspective — how to guide the viewer through your painting and create a real sense of space. You’ll explore different ways of building distance: using scale, layering, colour shifts, and atmospheric softness to push elements back or bring them forward.

From the delicate details of the flowers in the foreground to the calm, open horizon, you’ll learn how each part of the composition plays a role in creating balance and movement. Step by step, your landscape will unfold into a scene that feels expansive, immersive, and full of quiet coastal energy.

Introduction to Comics

Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

Multi-day Course
Improver
ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
4 × 2.5 hours

from 280.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Your next comic starts here.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the world of comics — a playful and powerful way to combine images and storytelling.
Whether you love graphic novels, manga, webcomics, or simply want to bring your ideas and characters to life, this course gives you the foundation to start creating your own comics with confidence.

We’ll explore the basics of visual storytelling, including panels, pacing, composition, and character design. You’ll learn how to turn ideas into sequences, build engaging scenes, and guide the viewer through your story — all while experimenting with different styles, tools, and techniques.
This isn’t about getting it “perfect” — it’s about getting your ideas out of your head and onto the page.

✏️ What to Expect

Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional artist
Live demos and examples from various comics
Time to practise panels, characters & storytelling techniques
A relaxed, inspiring space to develop your personal style

🧠 What You’ll Learn

The basics of comic storytelling (panels, pacing & flow)
Character creation (faces, expressions, body language)
How to build scenes and visual sequences
Simple composition and layout techniques
Inking, linework, and shading basics
How to develop your own short comic or visual story

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Most of our courses are designed with beginners in mind, but the Comics Course is a little different. You’ll benefit a lot from having some drawing and illustration experience before joining.

We recommend taking our Illustration Course first, as the Comics Course is built on the skills you develop there. Think of it this way: in the Illustration Course, you learn the building blocks — how to draw characters, shapes, expressions, poses, compositions and more. In the Comics Course, you’ll learn how to combine those building blocks to create scenes, sequences and stories that work as a comic.

You can still join without previous experience, but if you really want to get the most out of the Comics Course, we strongly recommend starting with Illustration first.

Golden Tears

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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A quiet face. A bold feeling. And tears worth their weight in gold.
Inspired by the evocative portraitsof Gustav Klimt — this piece focuses on a close-up of a woman’s face, both strong and soft, quiet and glowing.

In this painting session, you’ll bring your own interpretation to this elegant, emotional portrait, where sorrow and beauty sit side by side. With expressive brushwork, gilded accents, and subtle texture, you’ll explore the idea that tears — whether of grief or joy — are a kind of golden truth.

It’s powerful. It’s gentle. And it’s always a favourite.

Ceramics

All Ceramics Offers

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 Hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

Shape & Fun: Animal Vases

All materials and a welcome drink included

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Basel

from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Playful & Whimsical: “Shape Your Spirit Animal in Clay!”

You will transform clay into a charming animal-shaped vase in this beginner-friendly, one-time workshop. No prior experience is necessary, just bring your creativity.

Over three engaging hours, you'll:

Uncover the Magic of Clay: learn how to shape it and make it bend to your will.
Explore Playful Handbuilding: Learn basic methods of construction to create your chosen animal form.
Bring Your Animal to Life: Add fun details and features, personalising your vase and expressing your artistic vision.
Finishing Touches: Master the techniques to ensure your creation is ready for firing and future use as a delightful vase.
Benefit from Expert Guidance: Our experienced instructor will provide personalised instruction at every step.

Leave the workshop with a completed animal-shaped vase, ready for firing (pick-up arrangements will be made).

This workshop is ideal for experimenting with a new creative medium to craft a delightful and functional piece for your home or as a gift, while you can enjoy a fun and social experience with friends or family.

✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work

Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.

Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.

Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.

No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.

🏺 What’s Included

All tools, materials, and clay
Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.

📋 Good to Know

Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Vessels and Vases

Hand-built Creations: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 hours

from 105.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Vessels with handmade character

Looking to level up your clay game? This hands-on ceramics workshop is all about learning the ancient (and oddly satisfying) coiling technique — and using it to build your very own vessel or vase with serious personality.

With step-by-step guidance from our instructor, you’ll shape your piece coil by coil, curve by curve — building form, balance, and your own artistic flair as you go. Whether you lean classic or a little wild, there’s plenty of room to experiment with size, silhouette, and style.

Expect useful demos, creative detours, and a relaxed studio vibe that encourages questions, happy accidents, and the occasional “what if I try this?” moment.

In this class, you will create a vase or vessel approximately 20–25 cm tall. This size is achievable for beginners within the available time using the coiling technique.

Once your piece is complete, we’ll glaze and fire it for you. Ready for pickup in around 4 weeks.

🎨 Want to give it colour too? You’ll get a discount to return for a painting session and decorate your ceramic creation with your own splash of magic.

This one’s for anyone who wants to slow down, shape something special, and make a piece that’s equal parts functional and fabulous.

My Treasure Box

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 hours

from 100.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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🗝️ Box of Wonders: Craft Your Keepsake

Ever dreamed of making something with your hands that’s both beautiful and meaningful? In this cosy ceramics event, you’ll create your very own ceramic keepsake box — complete with a perfectly fitting lid and loads of creative charm.

You’ll learn the basics of hand-building as you form, sculpt, and personalise your piece. Think texture, shape, and sweet little design details that make it truly yours. Whether it holds jewellery, secrets, wishes, or just good vibes, this box becomes a one-of-a-kind treasure — made by you.

🧱 No experience needed — just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to get your hands joyfully messy.

After the event, we’ll glaze and fire your piece. It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — your own little ceramic time capsule, made with love.

Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!

✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s Included

All tools, materials, and clay
Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Basel
2.5 Hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

📦 A Few More Things to Know

No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Tile Painting: Southern Charm Edition

Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Zürich
2.5 hours

from 85.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

A chill, friendly atmosphere
All the necessary art supplies
Pre-prepared templates
Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:

A soft drink or hot drink
A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)

Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

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Workshops & Courses

With Paint It Easy, there are endless possibilities - whether you just want to try something new, are creative as a hobby or are completely art-crazy. Find the perfect way to give free rein to your creativity.

PIE Workshops PIE Creative Cafés PIE Multi-day courses PIE Studio Class PIE Open Studio

Zürich

Whether it's painting ceramics in the Creative Café, inspiring workshops - at PIE Studio Zurich you'll find creative freedom in a cosy atmosphere. There's also fine coffee, delicious food and plenty of space for your ideas.

Painting Studio Zurich
Ceramics Studio Zurich
Creative Café Zurich
Action Painting Park Zurich
Children's studio Zurich

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Basel

In Basel you’ll find two creative spaces: At our Studio near the train station, you can paint in an inspiring atmosphere, join workshops, or enjoy free creative time. At the Ceramic Painting Studio Basel on Spalenring, everything revolves around ceramic painting – from mugs to bowls, uniquely designed by you.

Painting Studio Basel
Ceramics Studio Basel
Ceramic Painting Studio Basel

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