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Wheel-throwing Taster
Letâs spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
Date and time
Sunday, 22. June 2025, 14.00
Further dates
Overview
Beginner
No previous knowledge required for this event.
De & En
Our guide speaks fluent German and English.
Studio ZĂŒrich
2.5 hours
A one-off hands-on skill-sharing session for 2â4 hours
Workshop
Weekly classes to build real skills, step by step.
What we will be doing
đĄ Just curious? Even better.
This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel â no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, youâll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. Itâs messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.
Youâll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing â and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, youâll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity â weâll handle the spin cycle.
âïž 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
đ What Youâll Take Home
- One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price â weâll 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
đ§ Who Itâs For
- Total newbies whoâve always wanted to try âthat Ghost movie thingâ
- Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
- Friends, dates, teams â anyone up for a shared spin
- Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course
đ„ Sip & Spin
Youâll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice â prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Weekđž
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5â9 more.
Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
đŠ A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything â just wear something comfy you donât mind getting a bit clay-kissed
- Please arrive 10â15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks â weâll 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), weâve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!
What are PIE workshops?
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Ceramic Painting & BRUNCH: Mandala Plate
PIE Ceramics Event with Brunch
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE ZĂŒrich
- 3 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Spin some symmetry. Paint some peace. Glaze a plate. Repeat.
In this laid-back ceramic painting session, weâre diving into the satisfying world of mandalas â bold lines, meditative patterns, and shapes that just⊠click. Youâll be painting directly onto a ceramic plate, using flowing lines and repetitive forms to create your own calming masterpiece.
With guidance from our lovely instructors, youâll learn how to map out your mandala, choose colours that pop (or soothe), and use ceramic glazes to bring your vision to life. No stress, no mistakes â just the joy of flow, focus, and symmetry on a plate thatâll last forever.
Zen garden? Overrated. Mandala plate? Nailed it.
âš How PIE Events Work
Youâll be welcomed into our cozy, colourful studio, where creativity flows as easily as the drinks. Settle in, sip something tasty, and enjoy step-by-step guidance from our lovely instructors.
And hereâs the twist: weâre painting it on ceramics.
In this special ceramic painting event, weâre turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative CafĂ© â but this time, youâll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from âcuteâ to captivating.
Fired, glazed, and designed to last â whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.
Itâs painting, but with an edge. A little cooler. A little glossier. A whole lot more permanent.
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
đ„ Artsy Brunch & Dirty Hands
We kick things off with a fresh tasty Brunch â a rich meal to ease into the creative mood. Settle in, sip, snack, and get ready to craft your heart out!
Then itâs time to get artsy: from 11 one of our lovely instructors will guide you through a relaxed, step-by-step painting session â fun, inspiring, and totally beginner-friendly.
đł Whatâs for Brunch?
After the painting session, we invite you to enjoy our brunch buffet â freshly prepared and full of delicious options to refuel your creative self:
- Açai bowl with granola
- Avocado toast with eggs
- Peanut butter & jam
- A selection of cheeses & cold cuts
- Vegan options available
And yes â a second drink is on us! Choose another coffee, tea, or mimosa to go with your meal.
If youâre in the mood for something more, smoothies, juices, and other drinks are available Ă la carte from our Creative CafĂ©.
At PIE, we believe creativity pairs best with good food, good drinks, and great company.
đ Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10â15 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
đŒïž Plate Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard ceramic plate (25x25 cm) or square tile (20x20 cm) â ideal for your tiger, reflection, or your own wild interpretation.
âš Feeling inspired? Upgrade to a larger format during booking or directly on-site.
Vessels and Vases
Hand-built Creations: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE ZĂŒrich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Sculptural curves, handmade character.
Looking to level up your clay game? This hands-on ceramics workshop is all about learning the ancient (and oddly satisfying) coiling technique â and using it to build your very own vessel or vase with serious personality.
With step-by-step guidance from our instructor, youâll shape your piece coil by coil, curve by curve â building form, balance, and your own artistic flair as you go. Whether you lean classic or a little wild, thereâs plenty of room to experiment with size, silhouette, and style.
Expect useful demos, creative detours, and a relaxed studio vibe that encourages questions, happy accidents, and the occasional âwhat if I try this?â moment.
Once your piece is complete, weâll glaze and fire it for you. Ready for pickup in around 4 weeks.
đš Want to give it colour too? Youâll get a discount to return for a painting session and decorate your ceramic creation with your own splash of magic.
This oneâs for anyone who wants to slow down, shape something special, and make a piece thatâs equal parts functional and fabulous.
âš How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work
Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether youâre 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 â and follow your creativity wherever it leads.
Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. Youâll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. Itâs structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.
Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in ZĂŒrich and Basel, where everythingâs set up to support your creative flow â including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.
No pressure, no perfection â just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.
đș Whatâs 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:
â Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
â Or glaze it yourself in our Creative CafĂ© for CHF 20 â walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
đ„ Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks â weâll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
đ„ 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 5â9.
đŽ Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative CafĂ© is open during your session â with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available Ă la carte throughout the workshop.
đ Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10â15 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 â no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
đ Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE ZĂŒrich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Explore the world of ceramic glazing, glaze your ceramic creations yourself with the help of a ceramic expert.
This workshop is designed for those who have already mastered the basics of pottery making and are ready to take their creations to the next level. We will delve into the world of glazing, exploring different types of glazes, application techniques, and firing processes.
Our expert instructors will share their knowledge and expertise in a fun and informative environment. This class is suitable for complete beginners but you need to have objects already fired once that you preferably created in our studio in previous classes.
If you do not have your own pieces to glaze, we offer 3 small ceramic piece (included in the price â adding is possible on the spot for additional charge)
What You'll Learn:
- Glaze Basics: Understand the composition and properties of glazes, get a brief introduction to their behaviour and important aspects of glazing..
- Application Techniques: Master various application methods, such as dipping, pouring and brushing.
- Firing Techniques: Understand the importance of details for firing, firing temperature and atmosphere in glaze development.
- Troubleshooting: Learn common glazing problems and how to avoid them.
What You'll Need:
- A selection of fired ceramic pieces (bisque ware)
- A variety of glazes, Brushes, sponges, and other application tools, Apron and gloves all provided by the studio
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity â weâll handle the rest.
đ„ Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks â weâll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
đ„ 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 5â9.
đŽ Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative CafĂ© is open during your session â with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available Ă la carte throughout the workshop.
đ Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10â15 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 â no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
đ Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Your First Cup on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE ZĂŒrich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Spin it. Shape it. Love the wonky bits.
Ever dreamed of making your own cup on the pottery wheel? This is your moment to try â no pressure, no perfection, just you, the clay, and the magic of Wabi-Sabi.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly event, youâll learn the basics of wheel throwing, how to center the clay, and how to pull up your very first form â maybe a cup, maybe something totally unexpected (and thatâs perfectly okay).
Weâll embrace wobbles, curves, and character, celebrating the Japanese art of Wabi-Sabi â finding beauty in imperfection and joy in the process, not just the result.
No experience? No problem. Youâll leave with a piece thatâs 100% yours â shaped by your hands and full of personality.
âš How PIE Ceramics Events Work
Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment â 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, youâll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well⊠after itâs been fired đ).
Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, whoâll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection â 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 ZĂŒrich and Basel â fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafĂ©s, or sunny outdoor locations.
đș Whatâs 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:
â Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
â Or glaze it yourself in our Creative CafĂ© for CHF 20 â walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
đ„ Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks â weâll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
đ„ 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 5â9.
đŽ Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative CafĂ© is open during your session â with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available Ă la carte throughout the workshop.
đ Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10â15 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 â no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
đ Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Wheel-throwing Taster
Letâs spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE ZĂŒrich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
đĄ Just curious? Even better.
This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel â no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, youâll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. Itâs messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.
Youâll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing â and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, youâll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity â weâll handle the spin cycle.
âïž 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
đ What Youâll Take Home
- One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price â weâll 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
đ§ Who Itâs For
- Total newbies whoâve always wanted to try âthat Ghost movie thingâ
- Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
- Friends, dates, teams â anyone up for a shared spin
- Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course
đ„ Sip & Spin
Youâll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice â prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Weekđž
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5â9 more.
Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
đŠ A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything â just wear something comfy you donât mind getting a bit clay-kissed
- Please arrive 10â15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks â weâll 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), weâve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!
Hand-building Taster
Letâs shape!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE ZĂŒrich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Just curious? Perfect.
This is your chance to dip a toe (well, a hand) into the world of clay â no commitment, no pressure. In this ceramic taster workshop, youâll get a hands-on intro to basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab shaping. Itâs a playful and beginner-friendly session designed to give you a feel for the material, the process, and the magic of making something from scratch.
Youâll create a small ceramic piece to keep â and leave with a better idea of whether this hobby is for you, or if youâre ready to dive deeper into a full course.
No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity â weâll take care of the rest.
âïž What to Expect
- A relaxed, creative session guided by one of our ceramic artists
- Step-by-step intro to pinch, coil, and slab techniques
- Time to decorate and personalise your piece
- A social, friendly space with no pressure to âget it rightâ
- All tools, materials, and inspiration provided
đ What Youâll Take Home
- One finished ceramic piece (we fire and glaze it for you)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- A fun, hands-on experience â and a solid intro to the world of ceramics
- A better sense of whether a full course or ongoing studio time is your next step
đ§ Who Itâs For
- Anyone whoâs curious about ceramics but not ready to dive in (yet)
- People looking for a one-time creative experience or weekend adventure
- Future students who want to try before they commit to a full course
- Creative folks who need a screen-free, tactile, joyfully messy couple of hours
đ„ Sip & Shape
Youâll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice â prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Weekđž
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5â9 more.
Need a snack?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
đŠ A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything â just wear something comfy you donât mind getting messy
- Please arrive 10â15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks â weâll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Fell in love with clay? Great â we offer courses, studio classes, and more to keep going!