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.


Introduction to Drawing
Beginner Course · 6 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 6 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Every great artist starts by learning to see.
Drawing is much more than putting pencil to paper. It’s the foundation of almost every visual art form—the skill that teaches you to observe, understand and interpret the world around you.
In this six-week foundation course, you’ll develop the most important artistic ability of all: seeing like an artist. Together we’ll explore observation, proportion, perspective, light, shadow, composition and form while learning how to transform the three-dimensional world around us into convincing drawings.
Every week introduces new concepts through demonstrations, structured exercises and practical projects that gradually build your confidence. Rather than simply learning how to copy what you see, you’ll discover why objects look the way they do—and how artists simplify, analyse and reconstruct them on paper.
Drawing is often described as the language of visual art. Whether you dream of becoming a painter, illustrator, designer, sculptor or simply want to draw with confidence, the skills you develop here will support everything you create afterwards.
If you’ve ever thought “I can’t draw,” this course is here to change your mind. With the right guidance and plenty of practice, you’ll soon discover that drawing isn’t a talent reserved for a few—it’s a skill that anyone can learn.
✏️ What to Expect
- A comprehensive six-week introduction to drawing
- Weekly guidance from a professional artist
- Live demonstrations introducing essential drawing techniques
- Structured exercises that gradually build your observation and drawing skills
- Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
- A relaxed and encouraging studio environment where curiosity and experimentation are always welcome
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to observe like an artist
- Shape, proportion and perspective
- Light, shadow and creating three-dimensional form
- Line quality, values and texture
- Composition and visual storytelling
- The universal drawing principles that support every artistic medium
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely.
Whether you’ve never held a pencil with artistic intention before or you’d like to build a stronger creative foundation before exploring painting, illustration or other artistic disciplines, this course is the ideal place to begin.
The skills you’ll develop here won’t just improve your drawings—they’ll change the way you observe the world and support every creative step that follows.
Introduction to Illustration
Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Every picture has a story. What’s yours?
Illustration is where drawing meets imagination. It’s the art of communicating ideas, emotions and stories through images—whether you’re dreaming of creating comics, children’s books, concept art, manga, graphic novels or simply bringing your own characters to life.
In this four-week course, you’ll discover the foundations of illustration while developing your own visual style. Together we’ll explore how memorable characters are created, how compositions guide the viewer’s eye, and how gesture, expression and atmosphere can transform a simple drawing into a compelling story.
Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with sketching, character design, linework, inking and visual storytelling. Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of time to develop your own ideas while receiving individual guidance from your instructor.
There isn’t one “correct” way to illustrate. Some artists tell quiet stories with simple lines, while others create bold worlds full of movement, fantasy and adventure. This course is about discovering the tools and techniques that help you turn your imagination into images—and finding your own artistic voice along the way.
✏️ What to Expect
- A structured four-week introduction to illustration
- Weekly guidance from a professional illustrator
- Live demonstrations and inspiring artistic examples
- Character design, composition and storytelling exercises
- Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
- A relaxed and encouraging environment where creativity comes first
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Creating expressive characters and personalities
- Drawing faces, poses and movement
- Composition and visual storytelling
- Inking, linework and simple shading techniques
- Developing your own illustration style
- Turning ideas into engaging visual narratives
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely.
Whether you’ve always wanted to draw comics, invent original characters, illustrate stories or simply develop your drawing skills in a more imaginative direction, this course is the perfect place to start.
No previous illustration experience is required. However, if you already have some basic drawing experience—or have completed our Introduction to Drawing Course—you’ll find it even easier to focus on storytelling, character design and developing your own visual style.
Introduction to Drawing
Beginner Course · 6 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Painting Studio & Action Painting Park
- 6 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Every great artist starts by learning to see.
Drawing is much more than putting pencil to paper. It’s the foundation of almost every visual art form—the skill that teaches you to observe, understand and interpret the world around you.
In this six-week foundation course, you’ll develop the most important artistic ability of all: seeing like an artist. Together we’ll explore observation, proportion, perspective, light, shadow, composition and form while learning how to transform the three-dimensional world around us into convincing drawings.
Every week introduces new concepts through demonstrations, structured exercises and practical projects that gradually build your confidence. Rather than simply learning how to copy what you see, you’ll discover why objects look the way they do—and how artists simplify, analyse and reconstruct them on paper.
Drawing is often described as the language of visual art. Whether you dream of becoming a painter, illustrator, designer, sculptor or simply want to draw with confidence, the skills you develop here will support everything you create afterwards.
If you’ve ever thought “I can’t draw,” this course is here to change your mind. With the right guidance and plenty of practice, you’ll soon discover that drawing isn’t a talent reserved for a few—it’s a skill that anyone can learn.
✏️ What to Expect
- A comprehensive six-week introduction to drawing
- Weekly guidance from a professional artist
- Live demonstrations introducing essential drawing techniques
- Structured exercises that gradually build your observation and drawing skills
- Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
- A relaxed and encouraging studio environment where curiosity and experimentation are always welcome
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to observe like an artist
- Shape, proportion and perspective
- Light, shadow and creating three-dimensional form
- Line quality, values and texture
- Composition and visual storytelling
- The universal drawing principles that support every artistic medium
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely.
Whether you’ve never held a pencil with artistic intention before or you’d like to build a stronger creative foundation before exploring painting, illustration or other artistic disciplines, this course is the ideal place to begin.
The skills you’ll develop here won’t just improve your drawings—they’ll change the way you observe the world and support every creative step that follows.
Portrait drawing w/ live model
Improver Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Improver
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Master the face in four weeks — one line at a time.
Want to draw portraits that actually look like people? This four-week course is here to help you understand the structure of the human face — and give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to draw it like a pro.
You’ll work with a variety of materials including pencil and charcoal, and each session will focus on a specific element of portrait drawing: structure, features, proportion, light and shadow, expression.
Each class includes a short demo & discussion, followed by guided exercises — first from photo reference, and in the final week, you’ll draw from a live model right in the Studio.
Suitable for ambitious beginners and anyone looking to build a solid foundation in portrait drawing.
✏️ What to Expect
A deep dive into portrait drawing fundamentals — over 4 evening sessions
- Explore different media: pencil, charcoal, pastel, and sanguine
- Learn facial construction, anatomy, gesture & expression
- Weekly drawing exercises from reference images
- A full live model session in the final class
- Feedback, support & gentle critique throughout
💡 What You’ll Learn
- Basic face construction: skull shapes, symmetry, planes
- Drawing key features: eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hair
- Shading and light techniques to create depth
- Proportions, structure & expression
- How to capture likeness & personality
🎯 Is This Course Right for Me?
If you’ve done our Introduction toDrawing Course, or have basic drawing experience, this is your next step. You’ll build a strong foundation for portraiture and grow your skills week by week.
Introduction to Comics
Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Improver
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Your next comic starts here.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the world of comics — a playful and powerful way to combine images and storytelling.
Whether you love graphic novels, manga, webcomics, or simply want to bring your ideas and characters to life, this course gives you the foundation to start creating your own comics with confidence.
We’ll explore the basics of visual storytelling, including panels, pacing, composition, and character design. You’ll learn how to turn ideas into sequences, build engaging scenes, and guide the viewer through your story — all while experimenting with different styles, tools, and techniques.
This isn’t about getting it “perfect” — it’s about getting your ideas out of your head and onto the page.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional artist
- Live demos and examples from various comics
- Time to practise panels, characters & storytelling techniques
- A relaxed, inspiring space to develop your personal style
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- The basics of comic storytelling (panels, pacing & flow)
- Character creation (faces, expressions, body language)
- How to build scenes and visual sequences
- Simple composition and layout techniques
- Inking, linework, and shading basics
- How to develop your own short comic or visual story
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Most of our courses are designed with beginners in mind, but the Comics Course is a little different. You’ll benefit a lot from having some drawing and illustration experience before joining.
We recommend taking our Illustration Course first, as the Comics Course is built on the skills you develop there. Think of it this way: in the Illustration Course, you learn the building blocks — how to draw characters, shapes, expressions, poses, compositions and more. In the Comics Course, you’ll learn how to combine those building blocks to create scenes, sequences and stories that work as a comic.
You can still join without previous experience, but if you really want to get the most out of the Comics Course, we strongly recommend starting with Illustration first.
Figure drawing w/ live model
Improver Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Improver
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
The Human Figure — One of Art’s Greatest Challenges.
The human body has fascinated artists for centuries. Full of movement, rhythm and expression, figure drawing teaches you not only how to draw people—it teaches you how to truly observe.
In this four-week course, you’ll discover the foundations of figure drawing while developing the confidence to capture posture, movement and anatomy with increasing accuracy. Together we’ll explore proportions, gesture, balance, light and structure, learning how simple shapes gradually evolve into convincing human figures.
Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with graphite, charcoal and other traditional drawing materials while practising gesture drawing, anatomical studies and longer observational drawings. Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual drawing time with personal guidance from your instructor.
The course culminates in a live model session, giving you the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned while experiencing one of the most traditional and rewarding disciplines in classical art.
✏️ What to Expect
- A structured four-week introduction to figure drawing
- Weekly guidance from a professional instructor
- Live demonstrations and practical drawing exercises
- Gesture drawing, anatomy studies and proportion exercises
- Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
- A professional live model during the final session
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Understanding body proportions and basic anatomy
- Capturing movement through gesture drawing
- Building convincing figures from simple forms
- Using light, shadow and line to create volume
- Creating dynamic compositions with the human figure
- Developing confidence when drawing from observation
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Whether you’re interested in classical drawing, illustration, character design or simply want to improve your observational skills, figure drawing is one of the strongest foundations an artist can build.
Basic drawing experience is recommended, but not required. If you’ve already completed our Introduction to Drawing Course, you’ll find it even easier to focus on anatomy, movement and proportion while further developing your observational skills.
Introduction to Illustration
Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Painting Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Every picture has a story. What’s yours?
Illustration is where drawing meets imagination. It’s the art of communicating ideas, emotions and stories through images—whether you’re dreaming of creating comics, children’s books, concept art, manga, graphic novels or simply bringing your own characters to life.
In this four-week course, you’ll discover the foundations of illustration while developing your own visual style. Together we’ll explore how memorable characters are created, how compositions guide the viewer’s eye, and how gesture, expression and atmosphere can transform a simple drawing into a compelling story.
Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with sketching, character design, linework, inking and visual storytelling. Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of time to develop your own ideas while receiving individual guidance from your instructor.
There isn’t one “correct” way to illustrate. Some artists tell quiet stories with simple lines, while others create bold worlds full of movement, fantasy and adventure. This course is about discovering the tools and techniques that help you turn your imagination into images—and finding your own artistic voice along the way.
✏️ What to Expect
- A structured four-week introduction to illustration
- Weekly guidance from a professional illustrator
- Live demonstrations and inspiring artistic examples
- Character design, composition and storytelling exercises
- Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
- A relaxed and encouraging environment where creativity comes first
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Creating expressive characters and personalities
- Drawing faces, poses and movement
- Composition and visual storytelling
- Inking, linework and simple shading techniques
- Developing your own illustration style
- Turning ideas into engaging visual narratives
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely.
Whether you’ve always wanted to draw comics, invent original characters, illustrate stories or simply develop your drawing skills in a more imaginative direction, this course is the perfect place to start.
No previous illustration experience is required. However, if you already have some basic drawing experience—or have completed our Introduction to Drawing Course—you’ll find it even easier to focus on storytelling, character design and developing your own visual style.
Introduction to Calligraphy
Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Every letter has its own rhythm.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the art of calligraphy — the timeless practice of transforming writing into a visual expression.
Whether you want to create beautiful handwritten pieces, explore a new creative discipline, or simply learn to appreciate the beauty of letters, this course will guide you through the foundations of calligraphy in a calm and inspiring environment.
We’ll explore the principles behind beautiful lettering: form, spacing, rhythm, and composition. You’ll learn how to work with different tools and techniques, from traditional nibs and ink to modern lettering approaches, while developing your own style and understanding of what makes a letter feel balanced and expressive.
This isn’t about perfect handwriting — it’s about slowing down, finding your flow, and discovering the artistic potential hidden in every stroke.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance through the fundamentals of calligraphy
- Demonstrations of different techniques, tools, and lettering styles
- Time to practise strokes, letters, words, and compositions
- A calm and creative space to develop your own artistic expression
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- The foundations of calligraphy (tools, materials, and techniques)
- How to create consistent strokes and balanced letterforms
- The principles of spacing, rhythm, and composition
- Working with different inks, pens, and lettering styles
- How to combine letters into beautiful compositions and finished pieces
- How to develop your own calligraphic style
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes — if you’ve ever been fascinated by beautiful letters or wanted to learn a new creative skill. Perfect for beginners and creative minds who want to explore calligraphy as an art form — no experience required, just patience, curiosity, and a love for detail.
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.


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.
Peter
Pati
Eszti
Coco - +31Zum Team
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.




















































































































































