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
BASEL · PIE Painting Studio & Action Painting Park
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.

Champagne Skies

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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One glow, all the mystery, maximum vibes.
Ready to get lost in warmth and light?
In this abstract painting session, we’re blending dusky pinks, creamy beige, and shimmering gold — building layers of depth, glow, and quiet drama without painting anything specific.

It’s all about mood on canvas. You’ll create soft fades, luminous highlights, and rich textures with various painting tools like brush, palette knife and sponge. No rules, no right or wrong — just a chance to sink into colour and let it move the way it wants.
Whether you see sunset, silk, or something entirely your own, this one’s about feeling, flow, and that golden moment you never want to end.

Action Painting, Neon Edition

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 hours

from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Splash. Drip. Splatter. Then… Glow.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and unlike anything you’ve tried before?

Our Neon Action Painting Workshop combines the freedom and excitement of Action Painting with the spectacular world of fluorescent colours and UV light, creating abstract artworks that transform before your eyes.

After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining the artistic principles behind strong abstract compositions. You’ll explore layering, movement, colour relationships, texture and composition as your painting gradually develops over approximately two hours. Rather than following a predefined design, every splash, brushstroke and creative decision becomes the inspiration for the next, allowing your artwork to evolve naturally from one moment to another.

Action Painting is an intuitive creative journey. Every mark on the canvas invites a new response, creating a continuous process of experimenting, observing and building upon what has already emerged. Throughout the workshop, you’ll work with a wide variety of paints, bottles, brushes, palette knives, rollers and other creative tools while your instructor demonstrates techniques, shares artistic insights and offers individual guidance whenever you need it.

And then the magic begins.

As the studio lights fade and the UV lights come to life, your painting reveals an entirely new personality. Fluorescent colours begin to glow, hidden details suddenly appear, and layers you barely noticed under daylight transform into vibrant, luminous compositions. What felt exciting before suddenly becomes immersive.

No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering a unique balance between spontaneity, intuition and artistic intention.

Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, celebrate with friends or simply experience painting in a completely different way, the Neon Action Painting Workshop combines creative freedom, artistic guidance and an unforgettable visual spectacle unlike any other workshop.

You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells two stories—one in daylight, and another that only comes alive under UV light.
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Thick Wave, Thin Shade

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 Hours

from 80.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Sculpt. Shape. Sunbathe. A beach day on canvas.
In this semi-guided textured event, we’re going overhead — your view of the seaside from above. With modelling paste and paint, you’ll learn to shape foamy waves, sandy shores, and scatter tiny umbrellas with sunbathers below. Think playful details, summer vibes, and a splash of humour worked into every stroke.

No experience needed — just a taste for fun, bright colours, and beachy imagination. You’ll leave with a holiday scene that’s tactile, vibrant, and full of summer joy.

Action Painting

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
BASEL · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 hours

from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Splash. Drip. Splatter. Total Freedom.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and completely different from traditional painting?

Our Action Painting Workshop combines the excitement of throwing, dripping and splashing paint with the artistic principles behind creating a powerful abstract artwork.

After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining how abstract paintings are built through composition, layering, colour relationships and texture. Rather than recreating a predefined motif, you’ll gradually develop your own artwork over approximately two hours, allowing every splash, brushstroke and creative decision to influence what comes next.

Action Painting is an intuitive journey. Every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next, creating a continuous process of acting, observing and reacting. Along the way, you’ll experiment with a wide variety of paints, tools and creative techniques while your instructor shares demonstrations, artistic guidance and individual feedback whenever you need it.

No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering their own balance between spontaneity and intention.

Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, reconnect with your creativity or simply experience painting in a completely different way, Action Painting offers the freedom to experiment while giving you the artistic guidance to turn expressive marks into a finished abstract composition.

You’ll leave not only with a unique artwork, but with a deeper understanding of how abstract paintings evolve—and the confidence to trust your own creative instincts.
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We Are All Made of Stars

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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A sky full of sparkle, a lake full of magic, and zero light pollution.
Grab your brush, wish on a nebula, and dive into a night that’s anything but ordinary. This dreamy acrylic painting event takes you under a starry sky so vivid, you’ll practically hear the trees holding their breath.

Think: shimmering galaxies, glowing reflections, and deep-space blues that make your canvas feel like the universe zoomed in just for you. Add in some silhouetted trees, a calm lake, and your own cosmic flair — and you’ve got a painting that’s equal parts peaceful and powerful.

No telescope required. Just paint, relax, and channel your inner stargazer.
Because honestly? You are made of stars. So paint like it. 💫

Ceramics

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Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi

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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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

Christmas Spirit: Christmas Tree Decoration

Guided Ceramics Workshop: Handbuilding

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Basel
2.5 Hours

from 80.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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🎄 A Festive Ceramics Workshop for Dreamers, Makers & Christmas Enthusiasts

Clay, sparkle, stars, and a touch of holiday magic — let’s make something truly merry.

In this joyful, beginner-friendly ceramics session, you’ll design and shape your own Christmas ornaments: hearts, stars, trees, or anything your imagination jingles up.

No experience? No worries. Just bring your holiday spirit (and maybe a favourite cookie recipe to share).

We’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping, decorating, and glazing your one-of-a-kind ornaments — perfect for gifting or keeping as a little piece of Christmas cheer.
Leave with handmade ornaments full of charm, stories, and a little bit of holiday magic.

What you’ll do:

✨ Learn the basics of slab rolling and hand-building, and shaping flat clay pieces

🎁 Create 8-10 unique ceramic ornaments — classic, quirky, or completely personal

🌟 Add texture, patterns, and colour using stamps and underglazes

🔥 Leave the firing and glazing to us — your finished pieces will be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks

After the event, we’ll glaze and fire your pieces.
They’ll be ready to pick up in around 4 weeks—fully finished, and irresistibly giftable (if you can bear to part with them).

Michelangelo in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Ceramics Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2 hours

from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Saturday morning sculpting for kids (and cool parents too)

Sculpting in PJs? Yes please.
This playful Saturday morning class is made for kids aged 6–12 who want to squish, shape, and sculpt their way through clay. From mini statues to funky mugs, we get hands-on and a little messy — all in the name of creativity.

Parents are welcome to join and co-create with their kids. Whether you’re making masterpieces together or working side-by-side, it’s a weekend win.

Here’s how it flows:
🕥 10:15–10:30 → Drop-off
🎨 10:30–12:00 → Clay sculpting session
📸 12:00–12:15 → Pick-up

We’ll guide your little sculptors every step of the way — no experience needed, just a love for making things with your hands.

Finished pieces will stay with us for drying and firing and can be picked up about 2 weeks later.

All materials are included.

PJs optional. Clay under your fingernails? Guaranteed.

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

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.

Candle Glow: Ceramic Candle Holder

Guided Ceramics Workshop: Handbuilding

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 Hours

from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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🕯️ Glow & Flow – shape your own candle light

There’s something magical about candlelight — soft, flickering, and full of calm. And when the glow shines through a piece you’ve made with your own hands, it feels even warmer.

In this cosy 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into the soothing world of clay, crafting your very own ceramic candle holder. Whether you prefer elegant simplicity or playful patterns, you’ll shape a piece that turns every evening into a quiet little ritual.

We’ll guide you step by step — from forming and texturing the clay to decorating your surface with underglaze colours and cut-out designs. You’ll learn hand-building techniques like pinching or slab work, creating a piece that’s both functional and full of personality.

Once fired and glazed, your candle holder will be ready to fill your home with warmth, shadow, and handmade charm.

You’ll walk away with:
🌿 A unique ceramic candle holder — hand-shaped, decorated, and fired for you.
💎 A relaxing experience with clay and a new creative skill to light up your home.
🔥 And maybe — a new passion for slow, mindful making.

Everything’s included: clay, tools, glazes, firings, and expert guidance from the ceramic artists of PIE.

No experience needed — just come as you are, ready to create, unwind, and make something that glows with a little of your own light.

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.

Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 Hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

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

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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.

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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.

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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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