Action Painting, Neon Edition
Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop
Date and time
Saturday, 12. September 2026, 17.00
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Overview
Beginner
No previous knowledge required for this event.
DE & EN
Our Instructor speaks fluent English and German.
Studio Zürich
2.5 hours
Includes introduction, painting time, photos and wrapping up.
Workshop
A guided, one-off creative experience where you'll create and take home your own finished artwork.
Description
Splash. Drip. Splatter. Then… Glow.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and unlike anything you’ve tried before?
Our Neon Action Painting Workshop combines the freedom and excitement of Action Painting with the spectacular world of fluorescent colours and UV light, creating abstract artworks that transform before your eyes.
After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining the artistic principles behind strong abstract compositions. You’ll explore layering, movement, colour relationships, texture and composition as your painting gradually develops over approximately two hours. Rather than following a predefined design, every splash, brushstroke and creative decision becomes the inspiration for the next, allowing your artwork to evolve naturally from one moment to another.
Action Painting is an intuitive creative journey. Every mark on the canvas invites a new response, creating a continuous process of experimenting, observing and building upon what has already emerged. Throughout the workshop, you’ll work with a wide variety of paints, bottles, brushes, palette knives, rollers and other creative tools while your instructor demonstrates techniques, shares artistic insights and offers individual guidance whenever you need it.
And then the magic begins.
As the studio lights fade and the UV lights come to life, your painting reveals an entirely new personality. Fluorescent colours begin to glow, hidden details suddenly appear, and layers you barely noticed under daylight transform into vibrant, luminous compositions. What felt exciting before suddenly becomes immersive.
No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering a unique balance between spontaneity, intuition and artistic intention.
Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, celebrate with friends or simply experience painting in a completely different way, the Neon Action Painting Workshop combines creative freedom, artistic guidance and an unforgettable visual spectacle unlike any other workshop.
You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells two stories—one in daylight, and another that only comes alive under UV light.
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Weitere Infos
We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes before the workshop starts so you have time to enjoy your complimentary welcome drink before changing into your protective overalls and getting ready for the experience.
Our workshops begin punctually. After everyone has suited up, your artist will introduce the different Action Painting materials, tools and techniques before guiding the group through an exciting journey into abstract painting. You’ll learn the fundamentals of working with acrylics in an Action Painting setting, including paint dilution, layering, composition, colour relationships, texture and the different effects that can be achieved with a wide variety of creative tools.
Throughout the workshop, your artwork will gradually evolve over approximately two hours through a continuous process of acting, observing and reacting. While everyone explores the same artistic principles together, every participant develops a completely unique painting guided by their own intuition and creative decisions.
At the end of the workshop, we’ll happily take photos of you and your finished artwork. We’ll also dry your painting as much as possible so you can safely take it home.
Your ticket includes everything you need for an unforgettable Action Painting experience:
🎨 All paints, acrylic mediums and creative materials
🖼️ A 40 × 50 cm canvas
👩🎨 Guided instruction by one of our artists throughout the workshop
🥼 Full protective overalls
🥂 A complimentary welcome drink
✨ A relaxed, inspiring and wonderfully messy atmosphere
Your ticket includes a 40 × 50 cm canvas.
If you’d like to create something even bigger, you can upgrade during booking or on the day of your workshop to:
🖼️ 50 × 70 cm
🖼️ 70 × 100 cm
🖼️ 100 × 130 cm
Most Action Painting Workshops last around 2.5 hours.
This includes the introduction, demonstrations, guided instruction, approximately two hours of creative painting time, group photos and wrapping up at the end.
Depending on the pace of the group, the actual duration may vary slightly.
The expected duration is always shown in the workshop description before you book.
Tickets may be transferred to someone else at any time.
If your plans change, you can reschedule your booking up to 72 hours before the workshop.
Unfortunately, cancellations or changes are no longer possible within 36 hours of the event.
For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Not at all!
Our Action Painting Workshops are suitable for everyone—from complete beginners to experienced artists.
Your instructor will introduce all techniques step by step while giving you the freedom to interpret and develop your artwork in your own way.
No.
Unlike our classic painting workshops, there is no predefined motif.
Everyone learns the same techniques and artistic principles together, but every participant develops a completely unique abstract artwork through their own creative process.
No two paintings will ever look alike.
Throughout the workshop, your instructor will demonstrate a wide variety of Action Painting techniques while introducing the artistic principles behind abstract painting.
You’ll learn how to work with acrylic paints, experiment with paint dilution, layering, composition, colour relationships, texture and movement, while discovering how abstract artworks develop over time through intuitive decision-making.
Rather than copying a finished painting, you’ll learn how to create your own.
The workshop begins under normal lighting, allowing you to build the foundation of your abstract artwork using acrylic paints and Action Painting techniques.
Around halfway through the experience, we dim the lights, switch on the UV lighting and continue painting with fluorescent colours and glowing accents. This creates spectacular effects that completely transform your artwork under blacklight.
Your finished painting looks beautiful in normal daylight and reveals an entirely different character under UV light.
We provide full protective overalls for everyone.
However, because this workshop involves splashing, dripping and throwing paint, we still recommend wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a little colourful—just in case your creativity gets particularly enthusiastic!
Every workshop ticket includes one complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and get your creativity flowing.
Typical options include:
- ☕ Coffee, tea or matcha
- 🧋 Iced tea
- 🌿 Mate
- 🌸 Rhubarb Schorley
- 🍊 Orange lemonade
- 🫚 Ginger beer
- 🍺 Beer (18+)
- 🍷 Wine (18+)
- 🥂 Prosecco (18+)
The exact selection may vary slightly between locations, but we’ll always have something delicious waiting for you.
We generally recommend taking your artwork home with you after the workshop.
We’ll dry your painting as much as possible before you leave. Acrylic paint dries surprisingly quickly and, once dry, forms a very durable surface that’s perfectly safe to transport.
For artworks up to 40 × 50 cm, we’ll provide a paper carry bag.
Larger canvases don’t fit into our bags, but there’s no need to worry. Once dry, acrylic paintings are remarkably robust and can easily be transported by hand without additional wrapping.
If you’d still prefer to leave your artwork with us, you’re welcome to do so. We can store it for up to seven days, after which we unfortunately can’t guarantee continued storage.
While we take great care of all artworks left in our studios, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage during storage.
Absolutely!
Action Painting is one of our most popular experiences for birthdays, team events, bachelor and bachelorette parties and private celebrations.
If you’re planning something special, we’d love to help you create an unforgettable colourful experience.
While both experiences celebrate creativity, they’re designed very differently.
Our Action Painting Workshop is a guided experience led by one of our artists. Together, you’ll learn Action Painting techniques, artistic principles and the foundations of abstract composition while gradually developing your own unique artwork.
The Action Painting Park is a self-guided creative experience. After a short introduction, you’re free to explore the materials, techniques and creative tools at your own pace, without a structured workshop or instructor-led programme.
Whether you prefer artistic guidance or complete creative freedom—both experiences offer a wonderfully colourful way to express yourself.
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