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Creative workshops, cozy Creative Cafés, and inspiring community events – for all ages* and every level.

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

Private events with a creative twist.

We bring the paint, the tools, and the spark — you bring the people. Perfect for team outings, birthdays, or just a reason to gather and get messy.

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Paint & BRUNCH: Blue Haze, Golden Phase

PIE Guided Painting Event with Brunch

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 3 Hours
from 105.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Shimmer, splatter, and a little abstract magic.

This one’s for the artists who love a little glow. In this semi-guided session, you’ll create your own abstract masterpieceusing colour, texture, and real gold leaf to add that extra pop of wow.

You’ll start with loose layers, big movements, and your favourite colour palette — then learn how to work gold leaf into the piece to give it depth, contrast, and ✨just the right amount of drama✨.

There’s no pressure to plan or “get it right” — this one’s all about trusting your gut, playing with materials, and letting the process surprise you.


✨ How the Event Works

Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

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

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.

🥐 Artsy Brunch & Brushstrokes

We kick things off with a fresh croissant and your choice of hot drink or mimosa as you arrive — a little treat to ease into the creative mood. Settle in, sip, snack, and get ready to paint your heart out!

Then it’s time to get artsy: one of our lovely instructors will guide you through a relaxed, step-by-step painting session — fun, inspiring, and totally beginner-friendly.

🍳 What’s for Brunch?

After the painting session, we invite you to enjoy our brunch buffet — freshly prepared and full of delicious options to refuel your creative self:

  • Açai bowl with granola
  • Avocado toast with eggs
  • Peanut butter & jam
  • A selection of cheeses & cold cuts
  • Vegan options available

And yes — a second drink is on us! Choose another coffee, tea, or mimosa to go with your meal.

If you’re in the mood for something more, smoothies, juices, and other drinks are available à la carte from our Creative Café.

At PIE, we believe creativity pairs best with good food, good drinks, and great company.

📋 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

🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades

Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!

Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Paint & BRUNCH: Pink Zephyr Sway

PIE Guided Painting Event with Brunch

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 3 Hours
from 105.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Soft strokes. Gentle breeze. Pink perfection in motion.

Step into a world where pink blooms float on silver light, and your paintbrush moves like a breeze across the canvas. This dreamy floral scene is all about delicate motion — layered neutrals, elegant highlights, and blossoms that feel like they’re swaying in slow motion.

We’ll guide you through a soothing, brushstroke-by-brushstroke painting session where calm meets colour. Expect a palette of earthy tones, silvery glow, and of course, that signature splash of pink — like nature dressed up for a Sunday brunch.

No stress, no rush. Just soft vibes, smooth blends, and a piece that’s as serene as it is striking. By the end, you’ll have a floral painting that’s all elegance with just enough whimsy to hang proudly.



✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

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

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.


🥐 Artsy Brunch & Brushstrokes
We kick things off with a fresh croissant and your choice of hot drink or mimosa as you arrive — a little treat to ease into the creative mood. 

🍳 What’s for Brunch?
Before the painting session, we invite you to enjoy our brunch buffet — freshly prepared and full of delicious options to refuel your creative self:

  • Yoghurt-bowl with granola
  • Avocado toast with eggs
  • Peanut butter & jam
  • A selection of cheeses

And yes — a second drink is on us! Choose another coffee, tea, or mimosa to go with your meal.

If you’re in the mood for something more, smoothies, juices, and other drinks are available à la carte from our Creative Café.

At PIE, we believe creativity pairs best with good food, good drinks, and great company.
After the brunch, get ready to paint your heart out! One of our lovely instructors will guide you through a relaxed, step-by-step painting session — fun, inspiring, and totally beginner-friendly.


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

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


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.


💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Paint like Vincent: Wheat field with cypresses

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Classroom Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 69.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Swirls, strokes & starry-day vibes

Step into van Gogh’s world — bold brushstrokes, blazing wheat fields, swirling skies, and those wild, windswept cypresses. In this session, we’ll recreate one of his most powerful landscapes, full of movement, emotion, and colour contrasts that just work.

You’ll learn how to build rhythm in your painting, balance warm and cool tones, and let your brush flow like you really mean it.

No perfection, just passion — and a painting that’s unmistakably van Gogh… but unmistakably yours, too.



✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

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

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.


🥂 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. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

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


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!

You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Wed, 3.06.
19.00

Introduction to Soft Pastels

A 4‑Week PIE Basic Course

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 270.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Bright, bold, buttery soft – welcome to your new creative obsession!

Get ready to dive into the world of soft pastels in this fun and hands-on 4-week course, perfect for curious beginners and creative explorers who want to learn, play, and fall in love with colour.


No prep. No brushes. No drying time.
Just pure colour, right at your fingertips.

🖌️ What to Expect:

  • Weekly guidance from a professional artist in a relaxed space where you can develop your personal style and ideas. 
  • Carefully designed curriculum covering the basics

Over four playful sessions, you’ll:

  • Unlock the Magic of Pigment-Packed Colour
    Discover why soft pastels are so satisfying to use – super intense colours that go straight from stick to paper like butter on toast.
  • Get Messy (the Fun Kind)
    Smudge, layer, and blend with your hands (or gloves, if you’re fancy). No water, no waiting, just instant colour flow.
  • Experiment Freely
    Try bold moves, soft fades, or something totally unexpected – soft pastels are easy to start, hard to stop, and super forgiving.

✅ We’ve Got You Covered:

  • All materials provided – paper, tools, and our juicy selection of soft pastels (spoiler: they’re gorgeous).
  • Expert guidance in a supportive, no-pressure space.
  • Zero clean-up – no brushes, no water, no stress.

🎉 This Course Is for You If…

  • You’re a total beginner or a creative soul looking for a new obsession.
  • You want to explore colour without rules.
  • You love the idea of getting your hands dirty (in the best way possible).

Ready to make your mark?

Let’s pastel like there’s no tomorrow!

🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips & Hellos

We like to kick things off on a warm and social note. During the first class, we’ll take a little extra time to get to know each other — and we’ll toast to the beginning of your creative journey with a welcome drink. 

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?

This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills with a structured approach. If you’ve already got some experience, it’s a great opportunity to organize what you know and build stronger creative habits.

For more advanced students, join our studio sessions for more independent, project-based learning.

📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • Arrival: Please come 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates.
  • Storage: We’ll safely store your creations between classes and package them nicely at the end of the course.
  • Keep practicing: Learning doesn’t stop when class ends. We recommend joining our studio sessions to continue growing in a supportive, creative community.

Texture & Tweet

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Creative Café Zürich
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

This bird isn’t just perched — it’s posing.
A bold, textured bird portrait with creamy layers, colour, and character. In this vibrant painting session, we’re giving the great tit a full-on glamour moment: thick, sculpted strokes, glossy feathers you can almost touch, and a background in unapologetic pink.

You’ll work with modelling paste and rich acrylics to build a portrait that’s part painting, part sculpture — playing with light, shadow, and feather detail until your bird is brimming with personality.

It’s tactile, it’s joyful, and it’s a little bit fabulous.

✨ How PIE Workshops Run
Treat yourself to a creative, guided painting session where you can unwind, sip & snack, and effortlessly pick up new skills without even realising it. Come with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good workshop led by our lovely local artists. Most of our workshops take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. 

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

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! We’ll take care of the rest — starting with a complimentary welcome drink 🥂 to spark your creativity.

🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a 30 x 40 cm canvas, which you can upgrade to a larger one (40x50cm) or even a round one (Ø 40 cm) - just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the workshop. 

🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate  (up to Ø 25cm or Ø 30cm) for an additional fee. Simply choose the ‘ceramic plate’ option when booking your ticket.

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yess, please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme is split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
If your`re interested in painting in pairs, just ask our artists on the spot whether your chosen theme is a good fit — they’ll guide you and set you up!

📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10 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 workshop.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

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


Textures Of Nature: Atlantic Beachscape

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Action Painting Studio Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Sculpt. Swipe. Splash. Let the coastline take shape.
In this hands-on textured art workshop, we’re heading seaside — no swimsuit needed. You’ll use plaster, modelling paste, and a mix of tools and materials to sculpt your own beachscape, building up textures that feel like real sand, foamy waves, and weathered shoreline details.

You’ll learn how to create and shape those beautiful, foamy waves, and how to work with different materials to achieve a variety of tactile effects within one piece. From soft, grainy sands to dynamic water movement, this session is all about turning your canvas into something you can almost feel.

The Atlantic has many faces — calm, wild, deep, or shimmering — and that’s exactly the spirit of this workshop. You’ll choose your own colour palette, define your own wave dynamics, and shape the mood of your coastline in a way that feels personal to you. It’s one of our favourite examples of how a simple theme can lead to completely different, unique creations.

If we had to recommend one workshop to start your journey with modelling paste, this would be it.


✨ How PIE Semi-Guided Workshops Run
You arrive, take a breath, pick your welcome drink and settle into your spot at the table where the magic will happen. We start on time, so make sure you`re there and ready to dive in.

Next, your instructor takes the stage, giving you a quick, easy intro to the materials — a clear theme and technique to start with – think of them as your creative launchpad. From there, it’s all about what you do with it.

Then the fun really begins. Our instructors are there to show you the essentials, share tips, and keep you inspired… but the real magic happens when you dive into your own creative waters ;) Follow the guidance closely or take a playful detour – both paths are perfect.
It’s the ideal balance of support and self-expression: enough structure to feel confident, enough freedom to surprise yourself. A little deeper, a little more intentional, and always a lot of fun.

At the end, we bring everyone together for a group photo — your finished piece, great vibes.

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

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! We’ll take care of the rest — starting with a complimentary welcome drink 🥂 to spark your creativity.

🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a 30 x 40 cm canvas, which you can upgrade to a larger one (40x50cm) or even a round one (Ø 40 cm) - just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the workshop. 

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yess, please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme is split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
If your`re interested in painting in pairs, just ask our artists on the spot whether your chosen theme is a good fit — they’ll guide you and set you up!

📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10 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 workshop.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

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


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Aktuelle Keramik Workshops & Events

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Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 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!
Sun, 31.05.
17.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 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

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics 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

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 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!
Mon, 1.06.
18.30

Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel

From lump to lovely: A PIE Ceramics Course

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 4 x 3 Hours
from 390.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

From your first lump of clay to a wheel-thrown masterpiece (or three).

This beginner-friendly 4 weeks course is your deep-dive intro to the spinning, swirling, centering joy of the potter’s wheel — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little muddy.

Over four weeks, we’ll guide you step by step through the fundamentals of wheel throwing: from prepping your clay and finding your centre, to pulling up walls and refining your form. You’ll shape pieces like cups, small bowls or vases — and begin to develop your own rhythm and relationship with this meditative, tactile craft.

This course is perfect if you’ve always wanted to try the wheel — or if you’ve done a taster and now want to go deeper.


✏️ What to Expect

  • Weekly classes with hands-on instruction and demos
  • Personalised guidance in a small group setting
  • Techniques like wedging, centering, opening, pulling, shaping & trimming
  • Intro to decorating tools: carving, stamping, and adding attachments
  • The basics of glazing and finishing
  • Full access to our professional ceramics studio and tools
  • Time to explore, experiment and build confidence on the wheel

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • How to prepare and centre clay on the wheel
  • The core techniques of throwing symmetrical forms
  • How to trim and refine your pieces once leather-hard
  • Surface design & decoration techniques to make your work your own
  • Basic glazing principles and studio workflows
  • Best practices for independent practice and next steps


🎁 What’s Included

  • All tools, materials, and clay
  • Use of studio equipment and your own wheel each session
  • Firing & glazing of your finished pieces
  • Safe storage of your works between sessions
  • Your handmade ceramics — ready for pickup approx. 4 weeks after the last class

All you need to bring is comfy clothes, tied-back hair, and a sense of adventure. We’ll provide aprons, towels — and of course, encouragement.

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?

Absolutely. This course is ideal for:

  • Complete beginners with no wheel experience
  • Anyone who’s taken a taster and is ready to deepen their skills
  • Creatives looking for structure, flow, and personal growth at the wheel

If you’re more experienced, you may want to explore our intermediate courses or ongoing Studio Classes to continue developing your style.


📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to your first class to get set up
  • We safely store your work between sessions
  • Firing takes 3–4 weeks after the final class — we’ll notify you when your pieces are ready to collect
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • Rescheduling is possible up to 72 hours before the course begins
  • Keep the momentum going — our Studio Classes are perfect for continued practice and personal projects
Tue, 2.06.
18.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 95.– 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!
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