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Introduction to Oil Painting
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
Date and time
Wednesday, 10. September 2025, 19.00
Further dates
Overview
Beginner
No previous knowledge required for this event.
De & En
Our guide speaks fluent German and English.
Studio Basel
4 × 2.5 hours
One class per week, over 4 weeks
Multi-day Course
Hands-on sessions to learn real skills in just one go.
What we will be doing
Rich colours, slow drying, and the most satisfying brushstrokes you’ve ever made.
Welcome to the buttery, vibrant, totally absorbing world of oil paint. In this four-week course, you’ll learn how to handle this beautiful (and sometimes mysterious) medium with confidence. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or just want to brush up your skills, this is the perfect place to start.
We’ll show you the essentials — from colour mixing and brushwork to using light and shadow — through hands-on exercises and guided demos. You’ll explore different tools, learn how to work safely with solvents, and build up your painting layer by layer. And yes, we’ll make sure you know what all those weirdly shaped brushes actually do.
✏️ What to Expect
- Weekly step-by-step guidance from a professional artist
- Live demonstrations to introduce each topic
- Hands-on painting time to apply what you learn
- Tools, tips & tricks to make your life easier
- A relaxed and encouraging environment to experiment
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to mix and apply oil paints like a pro
- Working with brushes, palette knives & solvents
- Creating depth with light and shadow
- Layering techniques and drying times
- Choosing materials that suit your style and goals
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need to get started, including:
- All painting tools, canvases, paper & supports
- Use of oil paints, solvents, and studio gear
Just bring your curiosity and a positive attitude — we’ll take care of the rest!
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes! If you’re curious about oil painting, this is your spot. No experience required — just a willingness to explore and a little patience with paint that takes its time to dry.
If you’re already painting, this is a great refresher or way to re-organize your skills before moving on to more advanced courses or studio sessions.
🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips, Snacks & Hellos
We like to kick things off on a warm and social note. During the first class, we’ll take a little extra time to get to know each other — and we’ll toast to the beginning of your creative journey with a welcome drink. Choose from a soft drink, hot drink, wine, prosecco, beer — or our Cocktail of the Week.
🍴 Feeling peckish?
Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu during class sessions — think wraps, salad bowls, finger foods and snacks. Perfect fuel while your masterpiece dries.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates
- We’ll safely store your artwork between sessions and package it beautifully at the end
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the first class
- Keep practicing! Our Studio Classes are the perfect way to keep that brush moving
What are PIE multi-day course?
Learn art in 4-6 weeks for sustainable learning
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River Guardian
Paint & Sip, PIE Geführtes Mal-Event Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Bird of myth. Master of flow. Ready for your brush.
The kingfisher isn’t just a pretty bird — it’s a legend. Known as the River Guardian in folklore, it was said to command the flow of water, bring prosperity, and protect the life teeming along the banks.
In this painting session, we’ll bring this vibrant creature to life — whether bold and fierce or elegant and serene. You’ll capture its dazzling colours, sleek shape, and commanding gaze on canvas, while adding your own mythic energy to the mix.
Choose big, expressive brushstrokes or detailed, delicate ones — there’s no wrong way to honour this winged river spirit.
✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!
A Garden’s Serenade
Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Acrylics, texture, and all the glam.
In this abstract painting session, we’re diving into a colour palette that lives somewhere between blush and bold — think peach, pink, rose, and shimmering gold.
Using sponges, palette knives, and brushes, you’ll layer tones and textures to create a one-of-a-kind abstract piece. Whether you go full glam or soft and minimal, this session is all about movement, elegance, and letting your inner glitter goddess do her thing (minus the actual glitter — we’re classy like that).
✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!
Enjoy the Ride
Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
One bike. One basket. Unlimited flower power.
Hop on and paint your way into a summer daydream! In this guided acrylic session, you’ll bring a vintage bicycle to life — complete with a classic wicker basket bursting with blooms. Think wildflowers, soft pastels, and a sky that feels like Sunday morning.
Muted bike frame? Check. Lush, over-the-top floral explosion? Double check. It’s the kind of scene that makes you want to take the long way home — slowly.
Whether you’re in it for the floral fun, the retro vibes, or just a few hours of chill painting joy, this one’s all about slowing down and soaking it up.
No pedals required. Just paint, relax, and enjoy the ride. 🌼🚲✨
✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!
Textured Art: Beachscape
Sculpt the View: A PIE Workshop
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 3 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Sculpt. Swipe. Splash. Let the coastline take shape.
In this hands-on textured art workshop, we’re heading seaside — no swimsuit needed. You’ll use plaster and modelling paste to sculpt your own beachscape, layering soft sands, crashing waves, rocky edges, or abstract coastlines into a richly textured, touchable scene.
Calm and minimal or bold and windswept — you set the mood. And once the textures are in place, you choose your next move:
🎨 Paint it right away with breezy blues and golden tones,
🖼️ Or let it dry and return another day to finish it — our studio’s always open for round two.
No experience needed — just a love for sea air, sun-drenched vibes, and playing with texture.
You’ll walk away with a coastal creation that’s sculptural, summery, and totally your own.
✨ How PIE Workshops Work
Think of a Paint It Easy event — but with more time, more technique, and more creative depth. Our workshops are all about learning something new and meaningful while still enjoying the relaxed, feel-good PIE vibe.
Each workshop is guided by a professional artist and focuses on a specific creative technique, style, or material. Whether you’re trying it for the first time or want to deepen existing skills, you’ll get personal guidance, hands-on support, and time to really explore the process.
Most workshops take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich or Basel — full of colour, creativity, and a welcoming atmosphere. From time to time, we also host them at inspiring partner venues or outdoors in the sunny season.
No stress, no pressure — just a great setting to experiment, learn something new, and create something truly yours.
We provide everything you need:
- A warm and friendly learning environment
- All necessary materials and tools
- A mix of demonstration & individual guidance
- Artistic freedom — everyone interprets the technique their own way
Whether you’re a motivated beginner or a curious creative, this is the space to dive deeper, discover new methods, and leave with a skill that sticks.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
We kick off every workshop with a complimentary welcome drink — the perfect way to settle in, connect with fellow creatives, and get inspired. Choose from:
• A soft drink or hot drink
• A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
• Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Want to treat yourself? Upgrade to one of our signature cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, or special drinks for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for more?
Our Creative Café offers a tasty à la carte menu during the session — featuring wraps, bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks to keep your energy (and creativity) up. Additional drinks can be ordered at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink, get comfy, and settle into the creative flow.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the workshop.
- All levels welcome: While workshops focus on skill-building, no prior experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+.
👉 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Under the Willow
Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Sun-dappled stillness, bold brushstrokes, and just a touch of tender mood.
This one’s for the dreamers. In this tranquil painting session, you’ll capture a peaceful pond scene, framed by the cascading branches of a gentle weeping willow — all bathed in lime green, soft yellow, and warm sunlight.
Using expressive, impressionist-inspired strokes, you’ll layer colour and movement to build a painting that feels soft, nostalgic, and alive — without obsessing over tiny details.
This piece is a breath of fresh air. It’s a little wistful, a little sunny, and totally relaxing to create. Just you, your brush, and a moment of peace under the trees.
✨ How the PIE Events Work
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!
It‘s a Match!
Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
One flame. All the drama. Maximum glow.
Ready to set your canvas (not literally) on fire? In this bold and fiery painting session, we’re zooming in on a single striking match — and turning it into a mini masterpiece full of light, movement, and colour.
You’ll learn how to paint glow, heat, and flicker with expressive brushstrokes and rich, vibrant tones. From deep shadows to bright bursts of yellow and orange, this session is all about energy and contrast — and how to make something simple feel iconic.
Whether you’re here for the metaphor, the mood, or just because you love dramatic lighting, this one’s gonna spark something.
✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!