Painting ceramics
Ceramic painting course in Zurich
Mugs, bowls, decorative figurines - everything can be colourfully designed. Our ceramic painting courses in Zurich are ideal for anyone who enjoys creative expression, colourful and individual designs and a relaxed time. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can experiment, create and try out new things to your heart's content. Without any pressure, but with lots of fun.
Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 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 — 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 — we’ll handle the rest.
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 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 — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Ceramic Painting: FlaMango
Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- Workshop
- Improver
- PIE Creative Café Zürich
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Turn up the color and bring the flame 🔥🦩
Join our ceramic painting event and create your own bold statement plate featuring a fierce flamingo set against a punchy, electric yellow background. This isn’t your grandma’s porcelain — it’s edgy, vibrant, and made to stand out whether it’s on your wall or your table.
No experience needed, just good vibes and a love for all things bright and a little wild.
Start your collection — we’ve got a whole lineup of untamed designs waiting for you. Think wild animals, striking colors, and plates you’ll actually want to show off.
Paint it. Hang it. Collect them all.
✨ How PIE Events Work
You’ll 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 here’s the twist: we’re painting it on ceramics.
In this special ceramic painting event, we’re turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative Café – but this time, you’ll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from “cute” to captivating.
Fired, glazed, and designed to last – whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.
It’s 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
📋 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.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
🥂 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.*
*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
🖼️ plate Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 25-28 diameter cm plate, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger plate — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
💞 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!
Down to Earth: First Steps in Ceramics
Handbuilding Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Ceramics Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
A lump of clay. Two hands. Surprisingly many possibilities.
Handbuilding is where some of ceramics’ oldest techniques meet almost unlimited creative freedom. Using pinching, slabs and coils, you can turn clay into everything from cups and plates to vases and sculptural forms.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore the three fundamental handbuilding techniques: pinching, slab building and coiling. Each opens up a different way of working with clay and gives you new possibilities for creating both functional and decorative pieces.
Through a series of guided projects, you’ll gradually build your ceramic toolbox: learning how to construct, join and shape clay, play with textures and surface decoration, and finally glaze your creations.
It’s tactile, playful and wonderfully versatile – with plenty of room to experiment and develop pieces that feel completely your own.
✏️ What to Expect
You’ll explore the fundamental handbuilding techniques through a series of projects:
Pinching – shape your first cup or mug using one of the most intuitive ways of working with clay.
Slab Building – learn to work with rolled clay slabs and transform them into plates and other constructed forms.
Coiling – build upwards with coils of clay to create a vase or taller vessel.
Glazing & Finishing – explore colour and surface to give your handmade pieces their final character.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive demonstrations, individual guidance and plenty of freedom to interpret each project in your own way.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- The fundamentals of pinch pottery
- How to construct forms using clay slabs
- How to build larger and taller pieces using coils
- How to join clay securely and create stable forms
- How to control shape, thickness and structure
- Surface decoration using textures, patterns and carving
- The basics of glazing and finishing
- How to combine these techniques when developing your own projects
🤔 Is This the Right Course for Me?
This course is a great fit if you enjoy making things with your hands, experimenting with form and texture, and having creative freedom within a guided learning process.
You’ll probably appreciate it most if you’re curious about how objects are constructed and enjoy the process of slowly building something from scratch. Handbuilding allows for precision, but it also celebrates irregularity, character and personal expression – your pieces don’t all need to look identical or perfectly symmetrical.
If you’re mainly interested in learning the technical skill of throwing symmetrical vessels on the pottery wheel, our Wheel Throwing Beginner Course is probably the better choice.
But if you want to build a broad foundation in ceramics, discover several versatile techniques and eventually combine them freely in your own projects, this is a fantastic place to start.
Ceramic Painting: Teal Next Time
Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- Workshop
- Improver
- PIE Creative Café Zürich
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Teal Leopard Spirit
Create your own striking ceramic plate inspired by the quiet power of this watchful big cat. In this guided session, you’ll learn how to build contrast, layer bold colours, and bring expressive details to life — from piercing eyes to intricate patterns. Whether you follow the design or add your own twist, you’ll leave with a unique piece that captures both strength and elegance.
✨ How PIE Events Work
You’ll 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 here’s the twist: we’re painting it on ceramics.
In this special ceramic painting event, we’re turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative Café – but this time, you’ll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from “cute” to captivating.
Fired, glazed, and designed to last – whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.
It’s 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
🥂 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.*
*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.
- 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
🖼️ Plate Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard ceramic plate (25 cm)
✨ Feeling inspired? Upgrade to a larger format during booking or directly on-site.
Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel
Wheel Throwing Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Ceramics Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
From your first lump of clay to pieces you’ve thrown yourself.
There’s something almost hypnotic about watching a piece of clay take shape on the wheel – but getting there is a skill. And this course is where you learn it properly.
Starting from the very beginning, you’ll get comfortable at the pottery wheel and gradually build the techniques needed to create your own vessels. You’ll learn how to prepare and centre your clay, open it, pull up the walls and start controlling shape and proportion.
As the course progresses, you’ll move from simply keeping the clay under control to intentionally creating cups, bowls, small vessels and other forms – then refining, trimming and decorating the pieces you want to keep.
It takes patience. Things will wobble. Some pieces might collapse. And then suddenly your hands start understanding what to do – and that’s where the magic happens.
✏️ What to Expect
- Guided demonstrations followed by plenty of hands-on practice
- Your own workspace at the pottery wheel
- A gradual progression from basic exercises to creating your own vessels
- Individual feedback and guidance throughout the course
- Time to repeat techniques, experiment and build confidence
- Trimming, refining and decorating your selected pieces
- An introduction to glazing and finishing your work
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare clay for throwing
- How to centre clay confidently on the wheel
- Opening the clay and establishing an even base
- Pulling and controlling walls
- Creating and refining different vessel shapes
- Trimming and finishing your pieces
- Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques
- The foundations you need to continue practising wheel throwing independently
🤔 Is This the Right Course for Me?
This course is for you if you want to actually learn how to throw on the pottery wheel, rather than simply try it once.
You’ll probably enjoy it most if you like learning with your hands, don’t mind repeating a technique several times and find satisfaction in gradually getting better at something. Wheel throwing takes patience – your first bowl might be wonky, your second might collapse, and that’s very much part of learning.
If you’re mainly looking for a relaxed one-time experience and want to try the wheel without committing to learning the technique, our Wheel Throwing Taster Workshop might be a better fit.
But if you want to build solid foundations, understand what your hands are actually doing and gain the confidence to continue practising afterwards, this is your course.
Ceramic Painting: The Depths are calling
PIE Ceramics Event with Brunch
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Creative Café Zürich
- 2,5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
The Depths are calling - Guardian of the Blue
Join us for a creative and relaxing ceramic painting session where we will paint a beautiful whale design together in watercolour style. This is a fully guided event, and step by step we will walk you through the entire process — from outlining the motif to adding colour, shading, and final details.
After the workshop, your piece will be glazed and professionally fired, ready for pickup and everyday use or display.
We’ll guide you through the process step by step, but there’s plenty of room for personal flair. Whether you go bold with string colours or peaceful with pastels, your piece will be uniquely yours — and totally ready to shine on your kitchen wall (or breakfast table).
✨ How PIE Events Work
You’ll 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 here’s the twist: we’re painting it on ceramics.
In this special ceramic painting event, we’re turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative Café – but this time, you’ll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from “cute” to captivating.
Fired, glazed, and designed to last – whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.
It’s 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
📋 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.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
🥂 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.*
*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
🖼️ plate Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 25-28 diameter cm plate, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger plate — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
💞 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!
Tile Painting: Southern Charm Edition
Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Tile Painting Exploration: Southern Charm Meets Modern Creativity
Get ready to sip, paint, and play! We’re bringing the warmth of the South to your table with a tile-painting event full of sunny colors, breezy florals, and laid-back rustic vibes.
You’ll grab your brush and turn plain ceramic tiles into little works of art—mixing traditional patterns with modern flair. Go bold, go subtle, go totally you.
No pressure, —just good times, great company, and your own creative twist on a timeless craft.
✨ How PIE Events Work
You’ll 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 here’s the twist: we’re painting it on ceramics.
In this special ceramic painting event, we’re turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative Café – but this time, you’ll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from “cute” to captivating.
Fired, glazed, and designed to last – whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.
It’s 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
🥂 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
🖼️ Tile Sizes & Upgrades
Your ticket includes 4 small tiles (10 × 10 cm each) – perfect for trying out different designs or creating a matching set.
✨ Feeling extra creative?
Easily upgrade to a larger tile – like a big 20 × 20 cm tile – when you book or right at the event.
Ceramic Painting: Stargazing
PIE Ceramics Event with Brunch
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2,5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Stars on ceramics
Create your own night sky on ceramic in this relaxing, creative session. Paint a dreamy forest silhouette beneath a glowing, star-filled sky, blending deep blues, soft nebula tones, and sparkling constellations. Perfect for all skill levels—come unwind and leave with a piece of art that captures the magic of the night.
✨ How PIE Events Work
You’ll 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 here’s the twist: we’re painting it on ceramics.
In this special ceramic painting event, we’re turning everyday plates into mini-masterpieces. Sure, you can hand-paint a plate any time in our Creative Café – but this time, you’ll create something truly next level. With guidance, techniques, and a touch of wild inspiration, your piece will go from “cute” to captivating.
Fired, glazed, and designed to last – whether it hangs on your wall or holds your favourite slice of cake.
It’s 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
📋 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.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Plate Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard ceramic plate (25 cm)
✨ Feeling inspired? Upgrade to a larger format during booking or directly on-site.
Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 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 — 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 — we’ll handle the rest.
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 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 — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 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 — 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 — we’ll handle the rest.
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel
Wheel Throwing Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Ceramics Studio
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
From your first lump of clay to pieces you’ve thrown yourself.
There’s something almost hypnotic about watching a piece of clay take shape on the wheel – but getting there is a skill. And this course is where you learn it properly.
Starting from the very beginning, you’ll get comfortable at the pottery wheel and gradually build the techniques needed to create your own vessels. You’ll learn how to prepare and centre your clay, open it, pull up the walls and start controlling shape and proportion.
As the course progresses, you’ll move from simply keeping the clay under control to intentionally creating cups, bowls, small vessels and other forms – then refining, trimming and decorating the pieces you want to keep.
It takes patience. Things will wobble. Some pieces might collapse. And then suddenly your hands start understanding what to do – and that’s where the magic happens.
✏️ What to Expect
- Guided demonstrations followed by plenty of hands-on practice
- Your own workspace at the pottery wheel
- A gradual progression from basic exercises to creating your own vessels
- Individual feedback and guidance throughout the course
- Time to repeat techniques, experiment and build confidence
- Trimming, refining and decorating your selected pieces
- An introduction to glazing and finishing your work
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare clay for throwing
- How to centre clay confidently on the wheel
- Opening the clay and establishing an even base
- Pulling and controlling walls
- Creating and refining different vessel shapes
- Trimming and finishing your pieces
- Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques
- The foundations you need to continue practising wheel throwing independently
🤔 Is This the Right Course for Me?
This course is for you if you want to actually learn how to throw on the pottery wheel, rather than simply try it once.
You’ll probably enjoy it most if you like learning with your hands, don’t mind repeating a technique several times and find satisfaction in gradually getting better at something. Wheel throwing takes patience – your first bowl might be wonky, your second might collapse, and that’s very much part of learning.
If you’re mainly looking for a relaxed one-time experience and want to try the wheel without committing to learning the technique, our Wheel Throwing Taster Workshop might be a better fit.
But if you want to build solid foundations, understand what your hands are actually doing and gain the confidence to continue practising afterwards, this is your course.
Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing
A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Ceramics Zürich
- 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 — 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 — we’ll handle the rest.
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 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 — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Why paint ceramics at PIE in Zurich?
Painting from templates is too monotonous for you? In our ceramic painting courses in Zurich, you will find room for creativity and a wealth of ideas. Our courses are relaxed, inspiring and full of fun - just like real life.
Yes, it is. You don't need any previous knowledge. We'll show you all the techniques. All you need is a love of colour.
Just yourself and maybe some friends. We have the materials here.
Yes, you can. After firing, you can pick up your work of art and take it home with you.
Our offers in Zurich
Whether it's a creative evening after work, a day of painting with friends or a special event - our ceramic painting courses offer something for everyone.
Creativity and the joy of art
Our team consists of passionate artists, creative minds and true colour enthusiasts. We have one goal: we want to share the joy of painting and art with you and inspire you. With patience, expertise and lots of good humour, we will help you to create your own designs - without a stiff studio atmosphere, but with all the more enthusiasm.
Peter 
Pati 
Eszti 
Coco - +31Zum Team
Painting ceramics in Zurich
Our ceramics studio in Zurich is the meeting place for anyone who loves colour, wants to try out new techniques and be creative together. Whether alone or in a group - here you will find the perfect environment for your next art project.
Contact us
Arrival
Bederstrasse 94
8002 Zurich
Plan your journey
FAQs - Everything, everything about our ceramic painting courses in Zurich
The duration varies between two and four hours, depending on the offer. You can find all dates in Zurich in our calendar.
No, no prior knowledge is required. Just come along and try it out!
Yes, a self-designed piece is a wonderful gift.
«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!»
Janiza Ouarab
