Introduction to Oil Painting
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
Date and time
Friday, 27. March 2026, 19.00
Further dates
Overview
Beginner
No previous knowledge required for this event.
De & En
Our guide speaks fluent German and English.
Studio Zürich
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
- A carefully planned curriculum, covering basics
- Weekly 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 colours 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 & 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.
📦 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?
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Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 🇬🇧 English: 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Fluorescent, fabulous, and floating into your heart.
Dive into the deep, dark, and dazzling as we paint one of the ocean’s most mesmerizing creatures: the jellyfish. Ethereal, elegant, and slightly alien, these floaty wonders are the stars of this one-night-only art session.
You’ll create your own glowing jelly in motion — translucent, tentacled, and totally hypnotic. And here’s the twist: we’ll be using fluorescent paint that glows in the dark. Yep. When the lights go out, your jellyfish lights up like it just left a rave in the Mariana Trench. 🪼💫
No painting experience? No problem. We guide you step-by-step — you just bring your curiosity and maybe a little sense of wonder.
✨ 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. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- 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 (up to Ø 32 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!
Texture & Tweet
Paint & Sip, PIE Geführtes Mal-Event Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
A bold, textured bird portrait with creamy layers, colour, and character.
This bird isn’t just perched — it’s posing.
In this vibrant painting session, we’re giving the great tit a full-on glamour moment: thick, sculpted strokes, glossy feathers you can almost touch, and a background in unapologetic pink.
You’ll work with modelling paste and rich acrylics to build a portrait that’s part painting, part sculpture — playing with light, shadow, and feather detail until your bird is brimming with personality.
It’s tactile, it’s joyful, and it’s a little bit fabulous.
✨ 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.
*Artsy bites and a curated selection of cocktails and smoothies — currently available only at our Creative Café, Bederstrasse 94, Zürich.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- 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!
Libelle
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Warm light and wings of glass.
In this watercolour painting session, you’ll create a gentle scene of a dragonfly drifting above soft, sun-washed colours and a bed of lush green grass. Tender washes of warm yellow and peach melt into fresh greens, letting the delicate shimmer of the dragonfly take centre stage.
No experience needed — just a love for quiet moments in nature, soft breezes over tall grass, and the peaceful joy of painting with glowing, flowing colour.
✨ 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.
* Welcome drink upgrade and food are only available at our location Zürich, Bederstrasee 94.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- 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 an A3 size watercolor paper, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Introduction to Oil Painting
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
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
- A carefully planned curriculum, covering basics
- Weekly 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 colours 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 & 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.
📦 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 ;)
Her Silent Reservoir
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Still water. Quiet thoughts. One very poetic brush.
In this atmospheric watercolor session, we’re painting more than just a lakeside view. Her Silent Reservoir is a calm, layered landscape that blurs the line between nature and emotion — a quiet lake nestled inside a woman’s silhouette, like a peaceful thought waiting to surface.
The mood is soft, slow, and a little mysterious — perfect for experimenting with loose washes, gentle gradients, and letting your brush do the feeling. Whether you see it as symbolic, surreal, or just really pretty, this piece is about holding space — for water, for silence, for yourself.
Deep? Maybe. Beautiful? Definitely.
✨ How 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. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- 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 an A3 size watercolor paper, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
🍽️ 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 Rhapsody of Northern Lights
Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Texture, sparkle & a sky that glows
Ready to turn your canvas into a northern sky you can actually touch? In this hands-on session, we’re painting the aurora borealis — using modeling paste for that extra pop of texture and depth.
You’ll learn how to build up those swirling lights and snowy clouds with thick, sculptable paste and glowing acrylics. Mix it, smear it, layer it — and make the sky literally come to life.
Perfect for beginners, texture lovers, and anyone who wants their art to have a little extra dimension (and drama).
Spoiler: it’s weirdly satisfying.
✨ 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
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- 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!