Ceramics course
Ceramics courses: Moulding art
Want to make and paint ceramics yourself? Then Paint It Easy is the right place for you. In our ceramics courses, you can not only creatively shape the clay yourself, but also experiment with colours. Whether modelling, building or decorating - you create your own ceramic piece from scratch.


Sculptural Pots
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Where vessels become sculpture – and clay becomes yours.
This is more than just a bowl or a vase. It’s a chance to slow down, shape with intention, and create a piece that’s both functional and deeply personal. In this immersive ceramics workshop, we’ll explore how vessels — cups, plates, teapots, decorative forms — can be both useful and sculptural.
With expert guidance, you’ll learn traditional hand-building techniques and how to push their boundaries — forming shapes that reflect not just what you need, but who you are. You’ll be encouraged to experiment with form, texture, and creative expression as you sculpt a piece that feels grounded, beautiful, and uniquely yours.
In this class, you will create a vase or vessel approximately 30 cm tall. This size is achievable for beginners within the available time using the coiling technique.
Once complete, your work will be glazed and fired — ready to collect in about 4 weeks.
Want to bring it to life with colour? Book a painting session and receive a special discount to decorate your own ceramic creation.
Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your connection to clay, this workshop invites you to transform a simple object into a soulful sculpture — one you’ll be proud to use, display, and keep.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work
Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.
Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.
Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.
No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.
🏺 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.
Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!
📋 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
Michelangelo in Pajamas
PIE Family Time – For Kids & Parents
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
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.
Wheel-throwing Taster
Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
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
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!
Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Spin it. Shape it. Love the wonky bits.
Ever dreamed of making your own cup or bowl on the pottery wheel? This is your moment to try – no pressure, no perfection, just you, the clay, and the magic of Wabi-Sabi.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly event, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, how to center the clay, and how to pull up your very first form – maybe a cup, maybe something totally unexpected (and that’s perfectly okay).
We’ll embrace wobbles, curves, and character, celebrating the Japanese art of Wabi-Sabi – finding beauty in imperfection and joy in the process, not just the result.
No experience? No problem. You’ll leave with a piece that’s 100% yours – shaped by your hands and full of personality.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work
Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).
Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.
🏺 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
- One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
- A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
- The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
- Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
- All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
My Treasure Box
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
🗝️ Box of Wonders: Craft Your Keepsake
Ever dreamed of making something with your hands that’s both beautiful and meaningful? In this cosy ceramics event, you’ll create your very own ceramic keepsake box — complete with a perfectly fitting lid and loads of creative charm.
You’ll learn the basics of hand-building as you form, sculpt, and personalise your piece. Think texture, shape, and sweet little design details that make it truly yours. Whether it holds jewellery, secrets, wishes, or just good vibes, this box becomes a one-of-a-kind treasure — made by you.
🧱 No experience needed — just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to get your hands joyfully messy.
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.
Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!
✨ 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
Wheel-throwing Taster
Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Basel
- 2.5 hours
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!
Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Explore the world of ceramic glazing, glaze your ceramic creations yourself with the help of a ceramic expert.
This workshop is designed for those who have already mastered the basics of pottery making and are ready to take their creations to the next level. We will delve into the world of glazing, exploring different types of glazes, application techniques, and firing processes.
Our expert instructors will share their knowledge and expertise in a fun and informative environment. This class is suitable for complete beginners but you need to have objects already fired once that you preferably created in our studio in previous classes.
If you do not have your own pieces to glaze, we offer 3 small ceramic piece (included in the price — adding is possible on the spot for additional charge)
What You'll Learn:
- Glaze Basics: Understand the composition and properties of glazes, get a brief introduction to their behaviour and important aspects of glazing..
- Application Techniques: Master various application methods, such as dipping, pouring and brushing.
- Firing Techniques: Understand the importance of details for firing, firing temperature and atmosphere in glaze development.
- Troubleshooting: Learn common glazing problems and how to avoid them.
What You'll Need:
- A selection of fired ceramic pieces (bisque ware)
- A variety of glazes, Brushes, sponges, and other application tools, Apron and gloves all provided by the studio
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the rest.
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing 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
Vessels and Vases
Hand-built Creations: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Vessels with handmade character
Looking to level up your clay game? This hands-on ceramics workshop is all about learning the ancient (and oddly satisfying) coiling technique — and using it to build your very own vessel or vase with serious personality.
With step-by-step guidance from our instructor, you’ll shape your piece coil by coil, curve by curve — building form, balance, and your own artistic flair as you go. Whether you lean classic or a little wild, there’s plenty of room to experiment with size, silhouette, and style.
Expect useful demos, creative detours, and a relaxed studio vibe that encourages questions, happy accidents, and the occasional “what if I try this?” moment.
In this class, you will create a vase or vessel approximately 20–25 cm tall. This size is achievable for beginners within the available time using the coiling technique.
Once your piece is complete, we’ll glaze and fire it for you. Ready for pickup in around 4 weeks.
🎨 Want to give it colour too? You’ll get a discount to return for a painting session and decorate your ceramic creation with your own splash of magic.
This one’s for anyone who wants to slow down, shape something special, and make a piece that’s equal parts functional and fabulous.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work
Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.
Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.
Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.
No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.
🏺 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
Jungle Greens: Leaf-inspired Trays and Plates
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
One event. Two creative vibes. Endless leafy goodness.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make something truly yours? In this all-in-one ceramics event, you’ll shape and paint your very own leaf-inspired plate — earthy, elegant, and totally handmade by you.
✨ Part One: Shape it
We’ll guide you through the basics of hand-building with clay, showing you how to form a beautiful plate with soft, organic curves inspired by nature. Whether you keep it simple or add textured details, this is your chance to slow down and get grounded (in the best way).
🎨 Part Two: Paint it
Once your plate is shaped, you’ll dive into underglaze painting — adding colour, contrast, and your personal touch. Our instructors will be there to offer tips and inspo, but you make the creative calls. Botanical pattern? Bright autumn tones? Jungle chic? You do you.
🧡 After the event, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — a little slice of ceramic joy, handmade and totally unique.
Perfect for first-timers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to make something slow, soulful, and stunning.
✨ 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.
Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!
📋 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
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Wheel-throwing Taster
Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
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!
Surface Art: Sgraffito
Unveiling Hidden Depths: a PIE Ceramic Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Scratch beneath the surface — and reveal something beautiful.
Sgraffito — from the Italian “to scratch” — is a decorative ceramics technique that’s all about revealing contrast, pattern, and surprise. In this inspiring 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to turn a simple slab of clay into a stunning ceramic plate using this ancient and captivating method.
We’ll start by rolling and shaping your plate by hand, then applying a layer of coloured slip (liquid clay). Once that’s set, the real magic begins — you’ll carve into the surface to create your own design, revealing the clay underneath in bold lines, fine textures, or whatever shapes your imagination leads you to. No drawing skills needed — just a sense of curiosity and a love of detail.
You’ll be guided every step of the way in a relaxed and welcoming studio atmosphere. From the first press of clay to the final scratch of your carving tool, you’ll explore the sgraffito process with hands-on support, plenty of encouragement, and a glass of something refreshing in hand — your choice of wine, tea, prosecco, or something non-alcoholic to sip as you shape.
After the session, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. Your finished sgraffito plate will be ready for pickup in about 4 weeks. One plate is included in the price — if you’re inspired to make more, you can simply pay for extra materials on the spot.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to slow down, scratch beneath the surface, and uncover something beautifully their own.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work
Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.
Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.
Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.
No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.
🏺 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.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.
📋 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
Why take a ceramics course at Paint It Easy?
Moulding and painting ceramics is like meditating with your hands - relaxing, creative and totally liberating. In our ceramics courses, you can model clay, create your own shapes, work on the wheel and then paint your work. And all this in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Whether it's free modelling, slab technique, turntable or other hand-building techniques - here you will learn everything you need for your ideas.
The ceramics courses are perfect for beginners and advanced students alike. We show you the basics - from the first roll of clay to the final glaze.
Nothing at all. We have everything you need: clay, tools, glazes, colours, brushes and aprons. All you need is a pinch of curiosity and a desire to get creative.
Yes, definitely! If you already have experience, our Studio Classes or the Open Atelier are just right for you. Become a member, use the space for your projects - or get in touch with us directly so that we can find the right programme for you.
Our offers
Whether as a beginner's course, creative workshop, event highlight or team-building measure - you'll find the perfect ceramics course with us. Our groups are small, the atmosphere is super chilled and fun is guaranteed. Just take a look at our pottery courses.


Creative ceramic specialists
We are a colourful mix of artists, creative minds and ceramics fans. Our aim? To introduce you to the art of ceramic moulding and painting in a fun and stress-free way. There's no boring theory here, just real, creative hands-on experience.
Peter
Pati
Eszti
Coco - +31Zum Team
Ceramics courses at PIE - your creative adventure begins
Whether as a solo project, a creative afternoon with friends or as a company and team-building event - our ceramics courses are always a good idea. And if you want to make someone happy: our vouchers are the perfect gift for creative minds who want something a little different.
FAQs - Everything you need to know about our ceramics courses
Prices depend on the course format and duration. The best thing to do is to take a look at our ceramics course programme - there you will find all current offers and prices.
No - with the right instructions, anyone can learn to make pottery. All you need is a little patience ... and some clay under your fingernails. Our ceramics courses make it easy to get started!
In short: better not - the wrong clay or glaze can really pop during firing 💥. But: If you want to use your own materials, talk to our ceramics team. We'll see together whether and how it's possible.
For beginners, hand-building is perfect - it gives you a good feel for the clay. If you fancy a little challenge, you can also try your hand at the potter's wheel. We'll show you both in our ceramics courses - at your own pace.
After just one ceramics workshop, you'll be holding your first self-made piece in your hands. If you want to go deeper and develop your skills, we recommend our ceramics courses - the more you come, the better you'll get!





















































































































































































