Watercolour courses
Watercolour painting courses with lots of fun
Our watercolour painting courses are like taking a leap into a flowing colour magic: easy, relaxed and full of creative energy. Whether you want to learn watercolour painting as a complete beginner, are looking for an inspiring watercolour painting course or want to refine your style as a professional - you are guaranteed to find the right watercolour painting course with us.


Volcano In The Ocean
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Classroom Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Sun-soaked. Wind-dry. Quietly wild.
A volcanic landscape inspired by Tenerife — where cacti stretch into the heat, the ocean shimmers in the distance, and mountains rise softly through the haze.
In this watercolour session, we’ll capture that contrast of dry and fresh — sunlit cactus greens against airy blues and dusty earth tones. Think loose washes, soft gradients, and that beautiful moment where heat meets horizon.
We’ll play with light, atmosphere, and perspective to let the mountains fade gently into the background, while the foreground stays crisp and alive. It’s all about feeling the warmth, the stillness, and letting the watercolour flow do its thing.
Warm, airy, and full of space — a little escape onto paper. 🌵
✨ How PIE 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 — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.
Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.
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 watercolor paper.
💞 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
Our Oldest Brother On Earth
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Classroom Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Drift, glow, and dive deep.
A majestic whale gliding through quiet waters, as golden rays of sunlight reach down from above — connecting two worlds in one soft, luminous moment.
In this watercolour session, we’ll explore the magic of transparency and light, using gentle washes and flowing layers to bring this underwater scene to life. Think soft gradients, diffused light, and that weightless feeling where everything moves slowly and effortlessly.
Watercolour is the perfect medium for this piece — fluid, atmospheric, and just a little bit dreamy.
✨ How PIE 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 — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.
Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.
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 watercolor paper.
💞 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
A Quiet Place
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Classroom Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Slow down. Drift in. Find your quiet place.
A still lake nestled between mountains, soft reflections on the water, and a lone boat gently floating — like a traveller pausing for a moment of calm.
In this watercolour session, we’ll build a serene landscape through soft layers and subtle transitions. Think delicate washes, fading mountain silhouettes, and reflections that blur the line between water and sky.
We’ll explore how to create depth through atmospheric perspective and play with pigment intensity to let elements come forward or quietly fall back. It’s a peaceful, meditative process — where less becomes more, and every layer adds a sense of space.
Gentle, spacious, and grounding — a painting that invites you to breathe a little slower.
✨ How PIE 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 — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.
Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.
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 watercolor paper.
💞 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
Swimming Jewels
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Classroom Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Two fish, one pond, and a world of flowing colour.
In this playful watercolour session, we dive into a serene pond scene featuring two beautifully loose, colourful white fish gliding between water lilies, floating pads, and delicate blossoms. It’s all about movement, softness, and letting the water do part of the work for you.
This piece is perfect for exploring the wet-on-wet technique — watching pigments bloom, blend, and surprise you as they spread across the paper. You’ll learn how to control (and sometimes release control of) your washes, creating different levels of pigment intensity to suggest depth, light, and transparency in the water.
Alongside the fluidity, we’ll also gently introduce selective detail — knowing when to let edges dissolve and when a few thoughtful marks can bring a fish, a petal, or a lily pad into focus.
It’s a balance of spontaneity and intention: soft washes, flowing colour, and just enough detail to guide the eye through a calm, living pond scene.
✨ How PIE 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 — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.
Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.
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 watercolor paper.
💞 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
Her Silent Reservoir
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Classroom Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Still water. Quiet thoughts. One very poetic brush.
In this atmospheric watercolor session, we’re painting more than just a lakeside view. Her Silent Reservoir is a calm, layered landscape that blurs the line between nature and emotion — a quiet lake nestled inside a woman’s silhouette, like a peaceful thought waiting to surface.
The mood is soft, slow, and a little mysterious — perfect for experimenting with loose washes, gentle gradients, and letting your brush do the feeling. Whether you see it as symbolic, surreal, or just really pretty, this piece is about holding space — for water, for silence, for yourself.
Deep? Maybe. Beautiful? Definitely.
✨ How PIE 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 — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.
Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.
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 watercolor paper.
💞 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
Why take a watercolour painting course at Paint It Easy?
Let your creative soul shine. Our watercolour painting courses offer you a great introduction to the world of flowing colours - without any rigid rules, but with lots of freedom, colour and fun. All materials are included, all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Whether you want to learn watercolour painting as a beginner or try out new techniques as an advanced painter - Paint It Easy is the right place for you.
Of course. Our watercolour courses are structured in such a way that you can learn to paint watercolours step by step - without any pressure and with lots of fun.
You don't need to bring anything to our watercolour painting courses - brushes, paints and paper are already at the start. All you need to bring is your desire to be creative.
Absolutely. Painting watercolours together is twice as much fun. Invite everyone and have an unforgettably cool time together.
Our offers
No rigid studio rules - we paint, experiment, blot and laugh in a relaxed atmosphere. Our watercolour painting courses offer you the ideal setting to improve your technique and develop your very own style. Whether you are a beginner on our watercolour painting course or an advanced student wanting to try out special effects. You will find exactly the programme that suits you.


Creative watercolour professionals with a heart for art
We are not a traditional painting school with strict rules or dry theory lessons. Our team consists of artists and creative minds who love to inspire people and get them excited about the magic of watercolour painting. Whether in Zurich or Basel - we invite you to start your creative journey with us.
Peter
Pati
Eszti
Coco - +31Zum Team
Watercolour courses in Zurich and Basel
Our studios in Switzerland, in Zurich and Basel, offer you the ideal place to immerse yourself in the world of colour. You can experiment in a relaxed atmosphere, learn new techniques and meet lots of nice people. Whether you prefer to paint alone or get creative in a group is entirely up to you. Just drop by and have a look.
FAQs - Everything you need to know about our watercolour courses
The duration varies depending on the course offered. We offer two- to three-hour courses, four-hour workshops, weekend courses, workshops lasting several days or even free painting in our watercolour painting courses - there is something for every schedule.
Not at all. Our watercolour painting courses are designed to suit either beginners, advanced students or professionals.
You will learn various watercolour painting techniques - from the basics to special effects. This will help you discover your own style and create your very own works of art.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you are an adult beginner, advanced or already a professional - our watercolour courses are made for everyone. We also offer weekend courses.
Naturally. All the artworks created in our courses belong to you - show what you're made of and take your pictures home with you.





































































































