Drawing courses
Our drawing courses - your creativity
Do you want to learn how to draw really well? Then come along and get started. Paint It Easy is not about perfection - what counts here is having fun sketching. Whether it's a pencil drawing course, free illustration or realistic portraits - our drawing courses in Zurich and Basel are for beginners and professionals ... and guaranteed to be something for you.
Urban Sketching
Bringing Buildings to Life: A PIE Workshop
- Workshop
- Advanced
- PIE Zürich
- 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
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✨ How the Workshop Works
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
Urban Sketching
Bringing Buildings to Life: A PIE Workshop
- Workshop
- Advanced
- PIE Basel
- 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Grab a pen. Hit the streets. Sketch it like you mean it.
This one-day workshop is your intro to the world of urban sketching — drawing on location, from life, in your own loose and lively style. You’ll learn to capture buildings, spaces, and atmosphere with quick lines, expressive marks, and your own point of view.
We’ll start with a hands-on intro to sketching basics: shapes, shading, perspective, and how to simplify what you see. Then we head out for a series of guided mini sketching sessions — from leafy parks to cosy cafés to bustling city corners (indoor options too, if it rains).
You’ll use pencils, coloured pencils, pens and markers — and get to try out different tools as you go. We’ll provide everything you need, including a portable sketchpad and a folder to collect your favourite sketches.
✏️ What to Expect:
- Learn the basics of observation, shape, and quick composition
- Sketch at several real locations throughout the day
- Try out a range of materials and techniques
- Get tips, feedback, and support as you draw
- Take home your own mini sketch collection in a tidy A4 folder
No experience needed — just a curious eye, a steady-ish hand, and a sense of adventure. Let’s hit the streets (or the sidewalks) and turn everyday views into little works of art.
✨ How the 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
Introduction to Drawing
A 6-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 6 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Drawing isn’t just a skill — it’s how you learn to see the world.
In this 6-week foundation course, you’ll build the most essential skill in all of visual arts: the ability to observe, interpret, and translate the 3D world around you onto a flat surface.
Through structured exercises, step-by-step techniques, and personal guidance, you’ll learn how to truly see shapes, light, proportions, and perspective — and how to bring life, soul, and composition to anything you draw.
This course is perfect for beginners and creative explorers who want to strengthen their artistic foundation before moving on to painting, illustration, or any other medium.
We’ll keep it relaxed and beginner-friendly, but make no mistake: this is the alpha of all creative learning. Master this, and you’ll see the world — and your creativity — in a whole new light.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional artist
- Structured exercises to sharpen observation & drawing skills
- Personal tips to help you build your confidence and style
- A relaxed and supportive studio space to practise and explore
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to see like an artist: shapes, edges, light, and shadow
- Observational drawing: measuring, proportions, perspective
- Line quality, shading, and building form on paper
- How to add life and character to your drawings
- The basics of composition and storytelling through drawing
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- All materials: paper, pencils, erasers, drawing tools
- Full use of our professional studio and resources
Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely. If you’ve ever said “I can’t draw,”
this course is here to prove you wrong — and show you how to start seeing like an artist.
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their creative foundation before diving into painting, illustration, or any other art form.
🥂 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
Introduction to Illustration
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Absolutely! Here’s your PIE-style description for your 4-week Introduction to Illustration Course, positioning it as visual storytelling for all styles — comics, manga, character design, or personal expression.
Every drawing tells a story.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the art of illustration — the playful and powerful world of visual storytelling.
Whether you love comics, graphic novels, manga, zines, or just want to bring your ideas and characters to life, this course gives you the foundation to start telling stories through your art.
We’ll explore the basics of character design, composition, dynamic poses, and simple inking and shading techniques. You’ll learn how to build images that speak without words — whether you’re illustrating a single scene or starting your own visual universe.
This isn’t about getting it “perfect” — it’s about getting it out of your head and onto the page.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional illustrator
- Live demos and examples from comics, manga & more
- Time to practise character poses, scenes & storytelling techniques
- A relaxed space to develop your personal style and ideas
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Character creation basics (faces, bodies, expressions)
- Poses and movement for dynamic drawings
- Simple composition and layout tricks
- Inking, shading, and linework techniques
- How to tell stories through images — with or without words
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- Paper, pencils, pens, markers & illustration tools
- Full use of our professional studio and resources
Just bring your ideas — and let’s bring them to life.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes — if you’ve ever dreamed of telling stories with your art.
Perfect for beginners or hobby creatives who want to explore illustration, comics, manga, or personal projects — no experience required, just imagination.
🥂 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
Introduction to Drawing
A 6-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 6 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Drawing isn’t just a skill — it’s how you learn to see the world.
In this 6-week foundation course, you’ll build the most essential skill in all of visual arts: the ability to observe, interpret, and translate the 3D world around you onto a flat surface.
Through structured exercises, step-by-step techniques, and personal guidance, you’ll learn how to truly see shapes, light, proportions, and perspective — and how to bring life, soul, and composition to anything you draw.
This course is perfect for beginners and creative explorers who want to strengthen their artistic foundation before moving on to painting, illustration, or any other medium.
We’ll keep it relaxed and beginner-friendly, but make no mistake: this is the alpha of all creative learning. Master this, and you’ll see the world — and your creativity — in a whole new light.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional artist
- Structured exercises to sharpen observation & drawing skills
- Personal tips to help you build your confidence and style
- A relaxed and supportive studio space to practise and explore
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to see like an artist: shapes, edges, light, and shadow
- Observational drawing: measuring, proportions, perspective
- Line quality, shading, and building form on paper
- How to add life and character to your drawings
- The basics of composition and storytelling through drawing
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- All materials: paper, pencils, erasers, drawing tools
- Full use of our professional studio and resources
Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely. If you’ve ever said “I can’t draw,”
this course is here to prove you wrong — and show you how to start seeing like an artist.
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their creative foundation before diving into painting, illustration, or any other art form.
🥂 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
Urban Sketching
Bringing Buildings to Life: A PIE Workshop
- Workshop
- Advanced
- PIE Zürich
- 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Grab a pen. Hit the streets. Sketch it like you mean it.
This one-day workshop is your intro to the world of urban sketching — drawing on location, from life, in your own loose and lively style. You’ll learn to capture buildings, spaces, and atmosphere with quick lines, expressive marks, and your own point of view.
We’ll start with a hands-on intro to sketching basics: shapes, shading, perspective, and how to simplify what you see. Then we head out for a series of guided mini sketching sessions — from leafy parks to cosy cafés to bustling city corners (indoor options too, if it rains).
You’ll use pencils, coloured pencils, pens and markers — and get to try out different tools as you go. We’ll provide everything you need, including a portable sketchpad and a folder to collect your favourite sketches.
✏️ What to Expect:
- Learn the basics of observation, shape, and quick composition
- Sketch at several real locations throughout the day
- Try out a range of materials and techniques
- Get tips, feedback, and support as you draw
- Take home your own mini sketch collection in a tidy A4 folder
No experience needed — just a curious eye, a steady-ish hand, and a sense of adventure. Let’s hit the streets (or the sidewalks) and turn everyday views into little works of art.
✨ How the Workshop Works
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
Why take a drawing course with Paint It Easy?
Are you passionate about drawing and want to finally learn how to do it in a relaxed and fun way? You've come to the right place. There are no dry theory blocks here. In our drawing courses you will learn with fun, ease and cool people. From pencil drawing to charcoal drawings and mixed media techniques - you decide.
Absolutely. Our drawing courses for beginners teach you everything step by step.
Nothing. We have all the materials on site. But you are welcome to bring your favourite sketchbook if you have one.
Of course. You can do that. Art is twice as much fun when you're creative together.
Great! Then we recommend our intermediate level courses, such as Portrait Drawing. Or you can come to our studio classes and practise together with other hobby artists in a creative atmosphere.
Our drawing courses
Our concept: freestyle instead of frontal teaching. Our drawing courses are relaxed, inspiring and simply cool. Whether hatching, shading, perspective or combined techniques - we have just the right course for beginners and professionals alike. Important: You don't have to be afraid of the white sheet. We show you the techniques, but you set the tone. Drawing is not rocket science and the most important thing is to enjoy the creative process.
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Who is behind Paint It Easy?
We believe that anyone can learn to draw - all you need is the right guidance, the courage to get started and a little practice. We are a team of artists, creatives and colour maniacs with a passion for drawing, a bit wild but cheerful and always enthusiastic about new ideas. We help you to develop your skills - without pressure and with lots of fun. With us, you can try things out ... there are no mistakes. Let our creative team inspire you.
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Drawing courses in Zurich and Basel
Find your drawing course near you. You can book Paint It Easy's drawing and painting courses in Zurich or Basel. Here you'll find the perfect place to take a creative break, feel the perfect drawing vibes or be inspired by our drawing talents. You will meet great new people and are sure to find the right programme for you. Adults or children, group or individual - everyone is welcome.
FAQs - Everything you need to know about our drawing courses
In our drawing courses, you will learn step by step how to depict the real world on paper - with lines, light and perspective. You will work with pencil, soft pastel, charcoal or chalk and immerse yourself in illustration, free drawing, portrait drawing and the art of observation. You will develop your own style - at your own pace.
No, you don't need to have any prior knowledge with us ... if you already know a thing or two, you can of course incorporate it. We'll show you step by step what you should bear in mind when drawing.
Beginners or advanced students - everyone can take part in our drawing courses.
Yes, that's right! Drawing is like the alphabet of the visual arts - it helps you to understand shapes, proportions, perspective, light and shadow. Whether painting, illustration, design or even animation: if you can draw, you have a strong foundation for all other techniques. That's why we at Creative Heart attach great importance to good drawing skills.
Sure. Your work is yours - perhaps it will soon end up in a beautiful frame. Or you can start your own sketchbook to record your progress.
«One of the best places in the city to switch off with creative projects, good coffee and a warm atmosphere. The studio offers unique courses and workshops - with a great team that combines knowledge with fun.»
Salony Roongta
«The evenings in the PIE Studio are always wonderful. A place where you can give free rein to your creativity and connect with like-minded people. Don't miss the chance - become part of the community!»
Laura Company
«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!»
Valentijn Broeken
«Paint It Easy is my creative feel-good place in Zurich. Whether painting courses, open studios or brunch & paint - everything is just right here. Great team, relaxed atmosphere and always new ideas to try out!»
Ally Z
«We absolutely loved the Creative Café - delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere and the creative freedom to just get started spontaneously. We painted ceramics, got inspired and immediately wanted to try lino printing on our next visit!»
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