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A space for all things creative! Workshops, inspiring community events, and plenty of room to explore your own ideas, for all ages* and every level.

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*Currently, children’s programs are available only at our Zürich location.

Painting, drinks & good vibes!

Art, coffee & creativity in one place – drop by on your own, with friends or as a team.

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Current Painting Workshops & Courses

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Sun, 30.08.
14.30

Paint Like Vincent: Café Terrace at Night

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 3.5 Hours
from 80.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Starry Nights & City Lights
✨ Our 3.5-hour painting marathon — because some masterpieces deserve a little extra time 😉
Pour yourself a glass (of paint) and step into Van Gogh’s world — where every brushstroke hums with colour, movement, and a little bit of magic.

In this vibrant session, we’ll recreate one of his most iconic scenes: a glowing café terrace under a sparkling night sky. Think deep blues, bold yellows, and those irresistible Van Gogh swirls that pull you right in.
This piece is a dream if you love getting lost in the details — the warm lantern glow, textured cobblestones, tiny moments that bring the whole scene to life. We’ll guide you step by step, but there’s plenty of room to follow your own rhythm and make it yours.

🎨 No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity, your love for colour, and maybe someone to sip and paint the night away with.

Lady of The lake

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Misty greens, quiet water, and a forest that feels almost enchanted.
Step into a serene, mystical landscape where a hidden lake rests between mossy rocks and dense foliage. This painting is all about exploring the richness of green — mixing a wide range of tones, from deep forest hues to soft, glowing highlights, to create a scene that feels alive, atmospheric, and full of depth.
We’ll work in multiple layers to slowly build the landscape, giving the forest and water a sense of space and immersion. You’ll learn how to create depth through colour variation, transparency, and texture — letting each layer add to the mood and mystery of the scene.

Using a mix of tools like palette knife, brush, and sponge, we’ll experiment with different techniques to bring the environment to life: textured foliage, soft moss on rocks, and shimmering reflections across the water’s surface.
It’s a process of building, blending, and discovering — where every shade of green adds to a calm, immersive world that feels both real and dreamlike.

Letting Go

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Float, release, imagine.
In this acrylic session, you’ll paint Banksy’s iconic little girl — this time letting go of a cluster of drifting balloons — set against a bold, abstract background full of colour, texture, and playful motion. You’ll learn how to build dynamic layers with brushes and palette knives, blending shapes and strokes to create a vibrant atmosphere that makes the figure and balloons feel weightless.

No experience needed — just drop in, follow the guided steps, and enjoy painting something expressive, modern, and full of lift.

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

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.

Golden Gleams and Emerald Greens

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

One Glow. All the Mystery. Maximum Vibes.
Ready to get lost in colour and atmosphere?

In this abstract painting session, we’re diving into deep emerald greens and shimmering golden tones — building rich layers of texture, light, and mood without needing to paint anything specific.

You’ll learn how to blend soft transitions, create depth with contrast, and let the colours do the talking. No rules, no right or wrong — just a moment to get fully absorbed in the flow.

In Her Element

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

She’s floating. She’s glowing. She’s not thinking about emails.
A sunset painting session where calm meets colour and a surfer silhouette steals the scene.
In this dreamy painting session, you’ll capture the soft magic of a golden-hour ocean — warm pink skies, calm waves, and one cool surfer girl gazing toward the light.

You’ll work with gentle blends, soft silhouettes, and glowing tones to build a peaceful-yet-bold composition. The result? A moment of stillness that radiates summer mood, cinematic calm, and salty confidence.
No pressure. No rules. Just a canvas, some colour, and a vibe you might want to live inside forever.

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Current Ceramics Workshops & Courses

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Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Spin it. Shape it. Love the wonky bits.

Ever dreamed of making your own cup or bowl on the pottery wheel? This is your moment to try – no pressure, no perfection, just you, the clay, and the magic of Wabi-Sabi.

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly event, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, how to center the clay, and how to pull up your very first form – maybe a cup, maybe something totally unexpected (and that’s perfectly okay).

We’ll embrace wobbles, curves, and character, celebrating the Japanese art of Wabi-Sabi – finding beauty in imperfection and joy in the process, not just the result.

No experience? No problem. You’ll leave with a piece that’s 100% yours – shaped by your hands and full of personality.


✨ 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

🔥 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

Sun, 30.08.
17.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 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.

✏️ What to Expect

  • 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!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 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.

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



✏️ What to Expect

  • 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!

Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel

Wheel Throwing Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Ceramics Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 440.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

From your first lump of clay to pieces you’ve thrown yourself.

There’s something almost hypnotic about watching a piece of clay take shape on the wheel – but getting there is a skill. And this course is where you learn it properly.

Starting from the very beginning, you’ll get comfortable at the pottery wheel and gradually build the techniques needed to create your own vessels. You’ll learn how to prepare and centre your clay, open it, pull up the walls and start controlling shape and proportion.

As the course progresses, you’ll move from simply keeping the clay under control to intentionally creating cups, bowls, small vessels and other forms – then refining, trimming and decorating the pieces you want to keep.

It takes patience. Things will wobble. Some pieces might collapse. And then suddenly your hands start understanding what to do – and that’s where the magic happens.

✏️ What to Expect

  • Guided demonstrations followed by plenty of hands-on practice
  • Your own workspace at the pottery wheel
  • A gradual progression from basic exercises to creating your own vessels
  • Individual feedback and guidance throughout the course
  • Time to repeat techniques, experiment and build confidence
  • Trimming, refining and decorating your selected pieces
  • An introduction to glazing and finishing your work

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • How to prepare clay for throwing
  • How to centre clay confidently on the wheel
  • Opening the clay and establishing an even base
  • Pulling and controlling walls
  • Creating and refining different vessel shapes
  • Trimming and finishing your pieces
  • Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques
  • The foundations you need to continue practising wheel throwing independently

🤔 Is This the Right Course for Me?


This course is for you if you want to actually learn how to throw on the pottery wheel, rather than simply try it once.

You’ll probably enjoy it most if you like learning with your hands, don’t mind repeating a technique several times and find satisfaction in gradually getting better at something. Wheel throwing takes patience – your first bowl might be wonky, your second might collapse, and that’s very much part of learning.

If you’re mainly looking for a relaxed one-time experience and want to try the wheel without committing to learning the technique, our Wheel Throwing Taster Workshop might be a better fit.

But if you want to build solid foundations, understand what your hands are actually doing and gain the confidence to continue practising afterwards, this is your course.

Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel

Wheel Throwing Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Ceramics Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 440.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

From your first lump of clay to pieces you’ve thrown yourself.

There’s something almost hypnotic about watching a piece of clay take shape on the wheel – but getting there is a skill. And this course is where you learn it properly.

Starting from the very beginning, you’ll get comfortable at the pottery wheel and gradually build the techniques needed to create your own vessels. You’ll learn how to prepare and centre your clay, open it, pull up the walls and start controlling shape and proportion.

As the course progresses, you’ll move from simply keeping the clay under control to intentionally creating cups, bowls, small vessels and other forms – then refining, trimming and decorating the pieces you want to keep.

It takes patience. Things will wobble. Some pieces might collapse. And then suddenly your hands start understanding what to do – and that’s where the magic happens.

✏️ What to Expect

  • Guided demonstrations followed by plenty of hands-on practice
  • Your own workspace at the pottery wheel
  • A gradual progression from basic exercises to creating your own vessels
  • Individual feedback and guidance throughout the course
  • Time to repeat techniques, experiment and build confidence
  • Trimming, refining and decorating your selected pieces
  • An introduction to glazing and finishing your work

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • How to prepare clay for throwing
  • How to centre clay confidently on the wheel
  • Opening the clay and establishing an even base
  • Pulling and controlling walls
  • Creating and refining different vessel shapes
  • Trimming and finishing your pieces
  • Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques
  • The foundations you need to continue practising wheel throwing independently

🤔 Is This the Right Course for Me?
This course is for you if you want to actually learn how to throw on the pottery wheel, rather than simply try it once.

You’ll probably enjoy it most if you like learning with your hands, don’t mind repeating a technique several times and find satisfaction in gradually getting better at something. Wheel throwing takes patience – your first bowl might be wonky, your second might collapse, and that’s very much part of learning.

If you’re mainly looking for a relaxed one-time experience and want to try the wheel without committing to learning the technique, our Wheel Throwing Taster Workshop might be a better fit.

But if you want to build solid foundations, understand what your hands are actually doing and gain the confidence to continue practising afterwards, this is your course.

Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Spin it. Shape it. Love the wonky bits.

Ever dreamed of making your own cup or bowl on the pottery wheel? This is your moment to try – no pressure, no perfection, just you, the clay, and the magic of Wabi-Sabi.

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly event, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, how to center the clay, and how to pull up your very first form – maybe a cup, maybe something totally unexpected (and that’s perfectly okay).

We’ll embrace wobbles, curves, and character, celebrating the Japanese art of Wabi-Sabi – finding beauty in imperfection and joy in the process, not just the result.

No experience? No problem. You’ll leave with a piece that’s 100% yours – shaped by your hands and full of personality.


✨ 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

🔥 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

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«One of the best places in the city to switch off with creative projects, good coffee and a warm atmosphere. The studio offers unique courses and workshops - with a great team that combines knowledge with fun.»

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«A great place to get a little happiness boost and be creative! Wonderful people and a great atmosphere - definitely worth a visit. I've already done several drawing and painting courses in the studio and I'm really pleased that there's now a café too!»

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«Paint It Easy is my creative feel-good place in Zurich. Whether painting courses, open studios or brunch & paint - everything is just right here. Great team, relaxed atmosphere and always new ideas to try out!»

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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.

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Step away from the rush, pick up a brush, and lose track of time in your own creative world.

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Celebrate with colour and chaos. Because boring parties should be illegal.

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Create Something. Discover Something. Usually about yourself.

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Paint outside the lines and your comfort zones — together.

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