PIE Kids

Children's painting at PIE in Switzerland

Colour meets imagination. Experience the most exciting painting workshop for children in Switzerland and immerse yourself in a world full of creativity and colour.*

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The ideas sparkle here: Children's painting and artistic development for kids

Children love to express themselves through art - with brushes, colour and lots of imagination. In our afternoon courses, young artists are not only given the right materials, but also the space to develop freely. Our mission: to boost self-confidence, encourage creativity and create an inspiring place where art comes to life.

Fantasy & design
This is not about colouring, but about creative experiences.
Freedom & fun
Children can try things out - without fear of spills or drops of paint.
Discover talent
Art also trains concentration, patience and expressiveness - without any pressure.
Children's studio

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Picasso in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2 hours
from 55.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Saturday morning art fun for kids (and cool parents too)
No need to change out of your jammies — just roll in, grab a brush, and get painting!

This fun-filled Saturday class is made for kids aged 6–12 and packed with creative projects, giggles, and good vibes. Parents are welcome to join and paint side-by-side with their little artists (yes, matching masterpieces are totally a thing).

Here’s how it flows:
🕥 10:20–10:30 → Arrival / Drop-off
🎨 10:30–12:00 → Guided art project time
📸 12:00–12:15 → Pick-up + silly family photos (encouraged!)

Each participant paints on 30 x 40 cm canvas. The theme changes every week, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll be a crowd-pleaser — colourful, fun, and totally kid-approved. 

PJs optional. Creativity? Always.

Michelangelo in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Ceramics Studio
  • 2 hours
from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Saturday morning sculpting for little hands and big imaginations.

Clay is squishy, messy, wonderfully forgiving – and capable of becoming pretty much anything.

At Michelangelo in Pajamas, kids explore the world of ceramics through playful, guided projects designed to get their hands moving and their imaginations going. One week it might be a funky mug, another a funny creature, a colourful bowl or something completely unexpected.

Our instructors introduce the project and techniques step by step, but this isn’t about making ten identical little masterpieces. Kids are encouraged to experiment, add their own ideas and turn the project into something unmistakably theirs.

Parents and accompanying adults are very welcome to join the fun too – create something together, work side by side, or let your little Michelangelo take over the creative part.

PJs optional. Clay under the fingernails? Pretty much guaranteed.

Pollock in Pajamas

Action Painting Workshop for Kids & Parents

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 1.5 hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Splash. Laugh. Glow.

Some kids love colouring inside the lines.
Others were born to throw paint.

Pollock in Pyjamas is our energetic Saturday Action Painting experience for children aged 6–12 who love to move, experiment and create without limits. Inspired by the freedom of Action Painting, every session encourages young artists to discover colours, movement and their own imagination in a playful, pressure-free environment.

After a short creative introduction, our artist demonstrates exciting Action Painting techniques and shows how different tools can create completely different effects. Then it’s time to let loose. Children splash, drip, flick, roll and layer paint while discovering that every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next creative idea.

There are no predefined motifs and no right or wrong answers—only curiosity, experimentation and colourful surprises.

Towards the end of the workshop, we switch off the lights and turn on the UV lights. Suddenly fluorescent paints begin to glow, colours transform, and the studio becomes an entirely new creative playground. Children can continue painting under blacklight or simply enjoy watching their artwork come to life in a completely different way.

Each participant creates their own artwork on a 30 × 40 cm canvas, with the option to upgrade to a larger canvas during booking.

Parents are welcome to join the experience and paint alongside their children—or simply relax in our lounge while the little artists enjoy their creative adventure.

Every session is different. Every painting is unique. Every child leaves with colourful memories—and usually a very big smile.

Picasso in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2 hours
from 55.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Saturday morning art fun for kids (and cool parents too)
No need to change out of your jammies — just roll in, grab a brush, and get painting!

This fun-filled Saturday class is made for kids aged 6–12 and packed with creative projects, giggles, and good vibes. Parents are welcome to join and paint side-by-side with their little artists (yes, matching masterpieces are totally a thing).

Here’s how it flows:
🕥 10:20–10:30 → Arrival / Drop-off
🎨 10:30–12:00 → Guided art project time
📸 12:00–12:15 → Pick-up + silly family photos (encouraged!)

Each participant paints on 30 x 40 cm canvas. The theme changes every week, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll be a crowd-pleaser — colourful, fun, and totally kid-approved. 

PJs optional. Creativity? Always.

Michelangelo in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2 hours
from 60.– CHF

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.



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


Pollock in Pajamas

Action Painting Workshop for Kids & Parents

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 1.5 hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Splash. Laugh. Glow.



Some kids love colouring inside the lines.
Others were born to throw paint.

Pollock in Pyjamas is our energetic Saturday Action Painting experience for children aged 6–12 who love to move, experiment and create without limits. Inspired by the freedom of Action Painting, every session encourages young artists to discover colours, movement and their own imagination in a playful, pressure-free environment.

After a short creative introduction, our artist demonstrates exciting Action Painting techniques and shows how different tools can create completely different effects. Then it’s time to let loose. Children splash, drip, flick, roll and layer paint while discovering that every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next creative idea.

There are no predefined motifs and no right or wrong answers—only curiosity, experimentation and colourful surprises.

Towards the end of the workshop, we switch off the lights and turn on the UV lights. Suddenly fluorescent paints begin to glow, colours transform, and the studio becomes an entirely new creative playground. Children can continue painting under blacklight or simply enjoy watching their artwork come to life in a completely different way.

Each participant creates their own artwork on a 30 × 40 cm canvas, with the option to upgrade to a larger canvas during booking.

Parents are welcome to join the experience and paint alongside their children—or simply relax in our lounge while the little artists enjoy their creative adventure.

Every session is different. Every painting is unique. Every child leaves with colourful memories—and usually a very big smile.

Picasso in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2 hours
from 55.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Saturday morning art fun for kids (and cool parents too)
No need to change out of your jammies — just roll in, grab a brush, and get painting!

This fun-filled Saturday class is made for kids aged 6–12 and packed with creative projects, giggles, and good vibes. Parents are welcome to join and paint side-by-side with their little artists (yes, matching masterpieces are totally a thing).

Here’s how it flows:
🕥 10:20–10:30 → Arrival / Drop-off
🎨 10:30–12:00 → Guided art project time
📸 12:00–12:15 → Pick-up + silly family photos (encouraged!)

Each participant paints on 30 x 40 cm canvas. The theme changes every week, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll be a crowd-pleaser — colourful, fun, and totally kid-approved. 

PJs optional. Creativity? Always.

Michelangelo in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2 hours
from 60.– CHF

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.



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


Pollock in Pajamas

Action Painting Workshop for Kids & Parents

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 1.5 hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Splash. Laugh. Glow.

Some kids love colouring inside the lines.
Others were born to throw paint.

Pollock in Pyjamas is our energetic Saturday Action Painting experience for children aged 6–12 who love to move, experiment and create without limits. Inspired by the freedom of Action Painting, every session encourages young artists to discover colours, movement and their own imagination in a playful, pressure-free environment.

After a short creative introduction, our artist demonstrates exciting Action Painting techniques and shows how different tools can create completely different effects. Then it’s time to let loose. Children splash, drip, flick, roll and layer paint while discovering that every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next creative idea.

There are no predefined motifs and no right or wrong answers—only curiosity, experimentation and colourful surprises.

Towards the end of the workshop, we switch off the lights and turn on the UV lights. Suddenly fluorescent paints begin to glow, colours transform, and the studio becomes an entirely new creative playground. Children can continue painting under blacklight or simply enjoy watching their artwork come to life in a completely different way.

Each participant creates their own artwork on a 30 × 40 cm canvas, with the option to upgrade to a larger canvas during booking.

Parents are welcome to join the experience and paint alongside their children—or simply relax in our lounge while the little artists enjoy their creative adventure.

Every session is different. Every painting is unique. Every child leaves with colourful memories—and usually a very big smile.

Kids’ Holiday Art Camp · Oct 5–9

Arts, Crafts & Ceramics · Ages 6–12

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 5 full days
from 690.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Looking for a holiday camp where children don’t just stay busy, but genuinely create, explore and grow?

Our Kids’ Holiday Art Camp is designed for curious children aged 6–12 who love making things with their hands, trying new ideas and spending their holidays creatively.

Throughout the week, we’ll paint, work with clay, experiment with arts and crafts, play games, visit museums and parks, enjoy outdoor adventures, and start each morning with yoga, dance and movement to get our bodies and imaginations ready for the day. Every day combines creativity, movement and play, helping children discover new skills, build confidence and make new friends.

Your camp fee includes all art materials, all planned activities and entrance fees, as well as Znüni, lunch and Zvieri every day. The only additional cost not included is public transport for excursions, such as tram tickets.

A Typical Day

08:45–09:00 · Drop-off

09:00–10:15 · Yoga, dance & movement games

10:15–10:30 · Znüni

10:30–12:00 · Morning creative project

12:00–12:45 · Lunch

12:45–15:15 · Excursions, games & outdoor adventures*

15:30–17:00 · Afternoon creative project

17:00–17:15 · Pick-up

*Outdoor activities and excursions may be adjusted depending on the weather—but creativity never takes a day off.

Before You Book

Our Kids’ Holiday Art Camp is designed for children aged 6–12 who enjoy being creative, trying new things and spending time with other children in a positive, respectful and supportive environment.

To help us create the best possible experience for everyone, we’d like to ask parents to keep a few important things in mind before booking:

  • Our programme is carefully designed for children aged 6–12. The projects, activities and pace of the camp are tailored specifically to this age group. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate younger siblings, even if an older brother or sister is attending.
  • Our camp follows a structured daily programme. While there is plenty of room for creativity, games and fun, children should be comfortable participating in group activities, following instructions and respecting both other campers and our team.
  • Please make sure your child arrives having eaten breakfast. We provide Znüni, lunch and Zvieri every day, but the morning snack is intended as a snack rather than breakfast.
  • Drop-off is possible from 08:45 onwards only. Our team uses the time beforehand to prepare the studios and activities for the day.
  • Children must be collected no later than 17:15. After this time, an additional supervision fee may apply.
  • We’re unfortunately unable to provide one-to-one support or specialised care. If you’re unsure whether the camp is the right fit for your child, we’d be happy to discuss it with you before booking.

We’re looking forward to welcoming your child for a week full of creativity, laughter, new friendships and unforgettable memories!


Everything Parents Need to Know



👧 What age is the camp suitable for?

Our Holiday Art Camp is designed specifically for children aged 6–12 years.

We really mean this age range. The projects, teaching style, activities and overall pace of the camp have been carefully designed for children of this age.

Most of our campers are between 8 and 9 years old.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate younger siblings, even if an older brother or sister is attending.


📅 Can I book individual days?

Yes—but only if places remain available.

Our Holiday Art Camp is designed as a full-week experience, allowing children to build friendships, complete longer creative projects and become part of the group.

If places are still available two weeks before the camp starts, we may release Day Passes.

Week Passes always receive priority.


🎨 What will the children be doing?



Every day is different!
Children will enjoy painting, ceramics, arts and crafts, yoga, movement games, museum visits, parks, outdoor adventures and plenty of creative activities throughout the week.

The programme balances creativity, movement, exploration and play, making every day exciting and varied.


🍎 What food is included?

Every day includes:

🥤 Znüni (morning snack)
🍽️ Lunch (Crowd-pleasers)
🍎 Zvieri (afternoon snack)

Please make sure your child has already eaten a proper breakfast before arriving.

Our Znüni is intended as a light morning snack and may not be enough to keep hungry children going until lunchtime.


🎒 What should my child bring?



Please send your child with:
👕 Comfortable clothes suitable for creative activities
🧥 Clothing appropriate for the weather
💧 A reusable water bottle
🎫 A valid public transport ticket for excursions

We’ll take care of everything else.


🚋 Are transport costs included?



All planned activities, entrance fees and art materials are included in the camp fee.

The only additional cost not included is public transport, such as tram tickets needed for excursions.


⏰ Can I drop my child off earlier?



Unfortunately not.

Drop-off begins at 08:45.
Our team uses the time beforehand to prepare the studios, materials and activities, so we may not be able to supervise children arriving earlier.


⏰ Can I pick my child up later?

Please collect your child between 17:00 and 17:15.

As our team finishes the day together after camp, additional supervision fees may apply for late pick-ups.

📍 Where does the camp take place?

Our Holiday Art Camp takes place across two nearby studios.

📍 Morning drop-off: Bederstrasse 94
📍 Afternoon pick-up: Schulhausstrasse 52, or Bederstrasse 77

The three studios are only around a 3-minute walk apart.


👥 How many children are there?

Each camp welcomes 8–16 children and is supervised by minimum two instructors.

Keeping our groups small allows us to create a safe, personal and inspiring environment while giving every child plenty of attention.


🗣️ What language is spoken?



The official camp language is English.

Most of our instructors also speak German, so children can always ask questions or receive help in either language.


🌦️ What happens if the weather is bad?



No problem!

If the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities or excursions, we’ll simply replace them with additional indoor creative projects, games and activities.


❤️ My child has additional support needs. Can they attend?



We want every child to have a wonderful and safe experience at camp.

However, our current team structure does not allow us to provide dedicated one-to-one support or specialised care. Our instructors unfortunately don’t have the training, resources or capacity required to support children who need individual assistance throughout the day.

If you’re unsure whether the camp is suitable for your child, we’d be happy to discuss it with you before booking.


😊 What behaviour do you expect?



Our Holiday Art Camp is built around kindness, creativity and respect.

Children should feel comfortable participating in group activities, following instructions and treating both fellow campers and our team respectfully.

If a child’s behaviour repeatedly disrupts the group or prevents activities from running safely, we may need to contact parents for an early pick-up.

Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided in these situations.


📅 Can I cancel my booking?



Bookings may be transferred to another child at any time.

Cancellations and changes are possible up to two weeks before the camp begins.

Unfortunately, cancellations or changes are no longer possible after this point, as staffing, materials and activities have already been planned.

Picasso in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2 hours
from 55.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Saturday morning art fun for kids (and cool parents too)
No need to change out of your jammies — just roll in, grab a brush, and get painting!

This fun-filled Saturday class is made for kids aged 6–12 and packed with creative projects, giggles, and good vibes. Parents are welcome to join and paint side-by-side with their little artists (yes, matching masterpieces are totally a thing).

Here’s how it flows:
🕥 10:20–10:30 → Arrival / Drop-off
🎨 10:30–12:00 → Guided art project time
📸 12:00–12:15 → Pick-up + silly family photos (encouraged!)

Each participant paints on 30 x 40 cm canvas. The theme changes every week, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll be a crowd-pleaser — colourful, fun, and totally kid-approved. 

PJs optional. Creativity? Always.

Kids’ Holiday Art Camp · Oct 12–16

Arts, Crafts & Ceramics · Ages 6–12

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 5 full days
from 690.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Holiday activities for children - creative experiences with a varied programme
Welcome to our Kids Camp, where creativity and adventure go hand in hand! Throughout the week, we’ll paint, work with clay, and dive into all sorts of crafty projects. We’ll also explore museums, play games both indoors and outdoors, watch an artsy movie together, and start every morning with a little yoga and dance to wake up our bodies and imaginations. It’s the perfect mix of movement, creativity, and big smiles.

Your camp fee includes all art materials, entry to external activities, and all daily meals (znüni, lunch, and zvieri). The only extra cost not included is transportation for excursions, such as tram tickets.

Schedule & Location of Our Holiday Camp
Our holiday camps run on weekdays over a two-week period, with daily supervision from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm. Each group is kept cosy and creative with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 children.

Daily Schedule*
08:45 – 09:00 Drop-off time
09:00 – 10:15 Yoga, dance & active warm-ups
10:15 – 10:30 Znüni (morning snack)
10:30 – 12:00 Morning art project
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 15:15 Excursions (indoor or outdoor adventures)
15:30 – 17:00 Afternoon art project
17:00 – 17:15 Pick-up

*Outdoor activities and excursions may be adjusted depending on the weather — creativity never stops, but sometimes umbrellas join the fun.

Language
While most of our instructors speak German, the official camp language is English.

Location
Our camp takes place across two nearby studios: Bederstrasse 94 and Schulhausstrasse 52. Morning drop-offs take place at Bederstrasse 94, while afternoon pick-ups happen at Schulhausstrasse 52. The two locations are only a 3-minute walk apart.



!!! Important Information for Parents (Please Read Before Signing Up) !!!

Age Requirements
Our camp is designed for children aged 6 and above. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate younger children, even if an older sibling is participating. The majority of our campers are between 8 and 9 years old, and the program, activities, and overall pace of the day are tailored specifically to this age group.

Younger children often find it challenging to keep up comfortably, and we want every participant to feel confident, included, and safe. Thank you very much for your understanding.

Drop-off & Pick-up Times
To keep our camp running smoothly, we kindly ask all parents to respect the official drop-off and pick-up times.

Drop-off begins at 8:45 am
, and we may not be able to accommodate early arrivals, as our team is preparing the space and activities for the day.
Similarly, we ask that all children are picked up no later than 5:15 pm. If a child is picked up late, an additional supervision fee may apply to cover the staff’s extended time.

Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation — it helps us create the best possible environment for all campers!

Food
Although we provide food throughout the day, we kindly ask that your child arrives having had a proper breakfast. Our morning snack consists of a smoothie and a cookie, which may not be enough to keep children energized until lunch if they start the day hungry.

Behaviour Expectations
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all children, we kindly ask parents to understand that repeatedly disruptive behaviour cannot be accommodated.

If a child’s behaviour consistently interrupts the group or prevents activities from running safely, we may need to contact parents for an early pick-up.
Please note that refunds are not possible in such cases.

Children Requiring Additional Support
We want every child to have a positive and safe experience at camp. However, our current team structure does not allow us to provide the level of individual support required for children with certain disabilities or special needs. We have two instructors supervising the group, and they unfortunately do not have the training, resources, or capacity to offer the specialized care, attention, or support that some children may require.

For this reason, we may not be able to accommodate children who need dedicated or specialized support.
We truly appreciate your understanding, and we make this decision solely to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children in our care.

Insight into PIE Kids
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Our team

With heart and colour

Whether it's the first brushstroke or the completion of a large art project - our team accompanies the children with enthusiasm, patience and motivation. After all, PIE Kids is not just about art, but also about the joy of creative expression and the shared experience of colours, shapes and ideas.

  • Peter Kovacs Peter
  • Pati Kaliczka Pati
  • Eszter Imre Eszti
  • Coco Cuenod Coco
  • +31Zum Team

PIE Kids in Zurich and Basel

There are no mistakes here - only new ideas! Meet like-minded people, make new friends and have a great time. You can also immerse yourself in colours, develop and relax. Come along and let your creativity run free - we look forward to seeing you!

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FAQs - Your questions about children's painting in Switzerland

What does my child need to bring?

Just curiosity and a desire to be creative! We provide all materials, tools and aprons. If your child likes to work with certain pens or brushes, they can of course bring them with them.

Does my child need previous knowledge?

No! Our courses are open to everyone - from creative beginners to young professionals. We adapt the content and pace to your child's individual ability.

Can my child take a taster lesson?

By all means! Just drop us a line - we'll be happy to arrange an appointment for a first, no-obligation taster session.

How can I register my child?

Very easy: directly via our website or by sending a message to our team. We are happy to help.

From what age can my child take part?

Our courses are divided into different age groups, usually from the age of 5 or 6. Take a look at our programme - you'll find the right course for every age.

Do the parents stay on the course?

As a rule, no - the children are creatively immersed in the activities and are supervised by our team. A short familiarisation period with parents is of course possible for the very youngest children.

What happens to the artworks?

All works can be taken home after the course - or, in the case of ceramic projects, collected after firing. We will inform you as soon as they are finished!

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«A great place to get a little happiness boost and be creative! Wonderful people and a great atmosphere - definitely worth a visit. I've already done several drawing and painting courses in the studio and I'm really pleased that there's now a café too!»

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More PIE workshops & courses

Upcoming painting workshops

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Swiss Summer

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Bright mountains, a shimmering lake, and light that feels almost alive.
Step into a radiant alpine world where the air is crystal clear and colours glow with a quiet, powerful intensity. Inspired by the luminous spirit and rhythmic compositions of Ferdinand Hodler, we’ll step into his footsteps and explore how to build a landscape through expressive brushwork and layered painting.

In this session, you’ll learn how to create depth and perspective in a landscape — how distant peaks, water, and sky can unfold through colour, contrast, and structure. We’ll explore how to bring dynamic, energetic detail into the brushwork while still holding the whole composition together as a unified, harmonious scene.

We’ll guide you through shimmering water, luminous layering techniques, and the gentle geometry of alpine peaks. You bring your curiosity and calm focus — and a willingness to enter a landscape that feels slightly brighter, more alive, and more structured than reality itself.

Abstract Series: Chromatic Medley

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Abstract art. No rules. Endless possibilities.

Forget perfection. Forget painting inside the lines. This workshop is all about discovering how expressive, playful and surprisingly personal abstract painting can be.

Although every participant explores the same techniques and artistic principles, no two paintings will ever look alike. With guidance from your instructor, you’ll discover how abstract artworks are built through composition, colour, layering, texture and movement. Along the way, you’ll explore inspiring examples from contemporary abstract art before gradually developing your own visual language.

Some people create calm, minimalist compositions. Others fill the canvas with bold colours, energetic gestures and expressive textures. That’s the beauty of abstraction—there isn’t one right answer. Every creative decision opens the door to countless new directions.

Whether you prefer to follow the demonstrations closely or experiment beyond them, this workshop offers the perfect balance between learning new techniques and trusting your own artistic instincts.

Thu, 20.08.
19.00

Action Painting

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Action Painting Studio Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Heavy Dose of Spring

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

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

Up to 20% discount for Members

Soft petals, bold texture, and paint you can almost feel.
Step into the tactile world of textured acrylic painting, where a floral bouquet becomes something you build, shape, and sculpt. Using acrylic paint and modelling paste, we’ll focus on creating rich, dimensional forms that lift off the canvas.

You’ll learn how to mix the paste to the right consistency — smooth, workable, and easy to control — and how to apply it in layers to create depth and structure. We’ll explore how to form petals, add movement, and bring dynamic texture into your brushwork while keeping the composition balanced.
No flat surfaces — just texture, rhythm, and a painting that feels as alive as it looks.

A Textured Morning By The Sea

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Painting Studio
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

The sea was already awake, moving slowly.
This is a place you return to in memory — solid, calm, built layer by layer. A reminder that not everything needs to be light or perfect to be beautiful. Some things are meant to be felt, not thinned down.

In this textured painting session, we’ll work with modelling paste to create depth, structure, and a truly tactile landscape. You’ll learn how to effortlessly blend colour into the paste itself and apply it in different ways across the canvas, building surfaces that feel almost sculptural.

We’ll explore how to mix beautiful muted yet vibrant tones inspired by a Northern European landscape — atmospheric, cool, and quietly luminous rather than Mediterranean brightness. You’ll discover how subtle colour shifts and layered texture can create mood, distance, and emotional depth, turning the surface into something you can almost step into.

Sat, 22.08.
10.00

Endless Chase

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Run, reach, repeat.
In this acrylic session, you’ll paint the little girl from the famous Banksy artwork — this time chasing a heart-shaped balloon — set against a classical Swiss mountain landscape with a contemporary twist. You’ll learn how to create those crisp snow caps on the mountains using a palette knife, while adding your own colour and energy to the hills and sky.

No experience needed — just roll up, follow the guided steps, and enjoy painting something playful, bold, and full of movement.

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Upcoming ceramics workshops

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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.
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

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

📦 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.

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!
Thu, 20.08.
18.30

Surface Art: Sgraffito

Unveiling Hidden Depths: a PIE Ceramic Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 95.– CHF

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

Fri, 21.08.
18.30

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!
Fri, 21.08.
18.30

My First Plate

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2 hours
from 65.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Your plate. Your style. Your very first step into the world of ceramics.

In this relaxed 2-hour event, you’ll get your hands into clay and create your own hand-built ceramic plate, tray or dish— complete with texture, colour, and all the personality you want to give it. Whether you’re going bold and bright or soft and simple, we’ll show you the way and cheer you on while you do it.

No experience? No problem.
We’ll guide you through each step — from rolling and shaping to painting your piece with vibrant underglaze coloursright on the spot.

It’s the perfect intro to ceramics: a little messy, a lot of fun, and totally satisfying. You’ll walk away with clay on your hands, colour on your plate, and a new skill (or obsession?) in the making.

🔥 After the event, we glaze and fire your piece for you.
It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — food-safe and fabulous.


✨ 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

Sat, 22.08.
13.00

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

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

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Your Creative Escape

Step away from the rush, pick up a brush, and lose track of time in your own creative world.

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Your Party Called — It Wants Paint

Celebrate with colour and chaos. Because boring parties should be illegal.

Plan your event now

Make Art — Grow As a Person

Create Something. Discover Something. Usually about yourself.

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Teamwork Makes the Art Work

Paint outside the lines and your comfort zones — together.

Discover team events