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Creative Cafés

A space for all things creative!

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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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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Shaken, Not Stirred w/acrylics

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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Sip, swirl, and let it sparkle.
Two cocktails, clinking in the glow of summer — olives, cherries, lemon slices, and colours that feel like golden hour in a glass.

In this vibrant acrylic session, you’ll paint a playful, elegant scene full of juicy tones and light-filled reflections. Think loose, expressive brushstrokes, fresh colour combinations, and that glossy shimmer of glass catching the light.
We’ll guide you into creating those soft reflections and transparent layers that make the glasses feel alive — all while keeping the process relaxed, intuitive, and a little bit fancy.
Bright, summery, and effortlessly chic — this one’s made for good vibes and even better colours. 🍸

Lilacs In a Jar - As Expected

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
BASEL · PIE Creative Café
2.5 Hours

from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Lilacs? Check.
Jar? Check.
Texture? Absolutely.

In this relaxed painting session, we’re keeping things simple and slightly overbuilt. You’ll paint a bunch of lilacs sitting politely in a jar — just as expected — using expressive brushstrokes and deliciously textured paint. A masterclass on how to mix fifty shades of purple ;)

The style is loose, painterly, and tactile, with plenty of room to enjoy the process. No perfection required, just paint doing what paint does best.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike who enjoy flowers, surface, and a calm, creative session with a subtle sense of humor.

Action Painting

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. 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.

Soon it will be cold enough to light fires

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Bold, textured, and glowing with autumn fire.
Against a deep, moody blue background rises a majestic tree — bursting with vibrant oranges, golden yellows, and those last glowing leaves that feel like they’re holding onto summer just a little longer.

In this painting session, we’re putting the brushes aside (well, mostly) and diving into palette knife magic. You’ll learn how to sculpt your tree with thick, expressive layers of paint — building real, tangible texture that gives your artwork a beautiful three-dimensional feel. Think less flat painting, more “I kind of want to touch it.”

We’ll explore how to mix a range of warm autumn hues — from fiery orange to soft golden tones — and how to set them against that deep blue for maximum contrast and glow. It’s all about letting colours play, collide, and shine.

Paint It cLouder

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
BASEL · PIE Creative Café
2.5 Hours

from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Billowing light, drifting blue, and clouds that feel almost touchable.
Step into a sky that seems to breathe — soft, rolling blues rising into thick, sculpted clouds that glow with quiet energy. This piece invites you into an atmosphere of movement and softness, where every brushstroke feels like a shift in the wind.

Along the way, you’ll also learn hands-on techniques that bring the scene to life: how to confidently handle a palette knife for expressive, textured strokes, how to mix and balance blues to create depth and atmosphere, and how to work with modeling paste to sculpt soft, dimensional clouds that lift off the surface of the canvas. You’ll explore how layering, texture, and colour harmony work together to create a sky that feels both dynamic and calm at the same time.

Figure drawing w/ live model

Improver Course · 4 Weekly Classes

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

from 290.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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The Human Figure — One of Art’s Greatest Challenges.

The human body has fascinated artists for centuries. Full of movement, rhythm and expression, figure drawing teaches you not only how to draw people—it teaches you how to truly observe.

In this four-week course, you’ll discover the foundations of figure drawing while developing the confidence to capture posture, movement and anatomy with increasing accuracy. Together we’ll explore proportions, gesture, balance, light and structure, learning how simple shapes gradually evolve into convincing human figures.

Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with graphite, charcoal and other traditional drawing materials while practising gesture drawing, anatomical studies and longer observational drawings. Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual drawing time with personal guidance from your instructor.

The course culminates in a live model session, giving you the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned while experiencing one of the most traditional and rewarding disciplines in classical art.

✏️ What to Expect

A structured four-week introduction to figure drawing
Weekly guidance from a professional instructor
Live demonstrations and practical drawing exercises
Gesture drawing, anatomy studies and proportion exercises
Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
A professional live model during the final session

🧠 What You’ll Learn

Understanding body proportions and basic anatomy
Capturing movement through gesture drawing
Building convincing figures from simple forms
Using light, shadow and line to create volume
Creating dynamic compositions with the human figure
Developing confidence when drawing from observation

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?

Whether you’re interested in classical drawing, illustration, character design or simply want to improve your observational skills, figure drawing is one of the strongest foundations an artist can build.

Basic drawing experience is recommended, but not required. If you’ve already completed our Introduction to Drawing Course, you’ll find it even easier to focus on anatomy, movement and proportion while further developing your observational skills.

Ceramics

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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

🎡 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!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 Hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

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

Tickets Eventdetails

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

My First Cup

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Basel
2.5 hours

from 90.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Because your morning coffee tastes better from something you made yourself.

In this 2-hour Shape & Fun ceramics event, you’ll create your very own hand-built ceramic cup — from a soft block of clay to a fully functional mug, tumbler, or teacup (bravery determines size, no pressure).

With the help of our instructor, you’ll learn the basics of shaping, smoothing, and personalising your cup — all in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you go for sleek and modern or charmingly wobbly, it’s all about making something uniquely yours.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry — we’ve got examples to spark ideas, and plenty of guidance to help bring your cup to life.

🎨 Want to decorate it later? You’ll get a discount to join one of our painting sessions and add colour and flair to your handmade creation.
🔥 After the event, we’ll glaze and fire your cup. It’ll be ready for pickup in about 3–4 weeks.

Perfect for absolute beginners, curious creatives, and anyone who’s ever thought:
“I’d love to make something I can actually use.”

✨ 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

Down to Earth: First Steps in Ceramics

Handbuilding Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

Multi-day Course
Beginner
BASEL · PIE Ceramics Studio
4 × 2.5 hours

from 370.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

A lump of clay. Two hands. Surprisingly many possibilities.

Handbuilding is where some of ceramics’ oldest techniques meet almost unlimited creative freedom. Using pinching, slabs and coils, you can turn clay into everything from cups and plates to vases and sculptural forms.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore the three fundamental handbuilding techniques: pinching, slab building and coiling. Each opens up a different way of working with clay and gives you new possibilities for creating both functional and decorative pieces.

Through a series of guided projects, you’ll gradually build your ceramic toolbox: learning how to construct, join and shape clay, play with textures and surface decoration, and finally glaze your creations.

It’s tactile, playful and wonderfully versatile – with plenty of room to experiment and develop pieces that feel completely your own.

✏️ What to Expect
You’ll explore the fundamental handbuilding techniques through a series of projects:

Pinching – shape your first cup or mug using one of the most intuitive ways of working with clay.

Slab Building – learn to work with rolled clay slabs and transform them into plates and other constructed forms.

Coiling – build upwards with coils of clay to create a vase or taller vessel.

Glazing & Finishing – explore colour and surface to give your handmade pieces their final character.

Throughout the course, you’ll receive demonstrations, individual guidance and plenty of freedom to interpret each project in your own way.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

The fundamentals of pinch pottery
How to construct forms using clay slabs
How to build larger and taller pieces using coils
How to join clay securely and create stable forms
How to control shape, thickness and structure
Surface decoration using textures, patterns and carving
The basics of glazing and finishing
How to combine these techniques when developing your own projects

🤔 Is This the Right Course for Me?
This course is a great fit if you enjoy making things with your hands, experimenting with form and texture, and having creative freedom within a guided learning process.

You’ll probably appreciate it most if you’re curious about how objects are constructed and enjoy the process of slowly building something from scratch. Handbuilding allows for precision, but it also celebrates irregularity, character and personal expression – your pieces don’t all need to look identical or perfectly symmetrical.

If you’re mainly interested in learning the technical skill of throwing symmetrical vessels on the pottery wheel, our Wheel Throwing Beginner Course is probably the better choice.

But if you want to build a broad foundation in ceramics, discover several versatile techniques and eventually combine them freely in your own projects, this is a fantastic place to start.

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
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!

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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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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.

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