Painting ceramics

Creative ceramic painting course Switzerland

Cups, plates, vases - everything can be colourful. Our ceramic painting courses are perfect for anyone who loves creativity, colour and having a really good time. Whether you're a beginner or a pro - with us you can get creative, splodge and design. Without any stress and with lots of fun.

Two locations
Painting courses, workshops & events - in Basel and Zurich
Creative experience
Meet people & learn to paint - lots of great offers
Art for all
Big or small & professional or novice - simply fun

Jungle Greens: Leaf-inspired Trays and Plates

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 89.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

One event. Two creative vibes. Endless leafy goodness.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make something truly yours? In this all-in-one ceramics event, you’ll shape and paint your very own leaf-inspired plate — earthy, elegant, and totally handmade by you.

✨ Part One: Shape it

We’ll guide you through the basics of hand-building with clay, showing you how to form a beautiful plate with soft, organic curves inspired by nature. Whether you keep it simple or add textured details, this is your chance to slow down and get grounded (in the best way).

🎨 Part Two: Paint it

Once your plate is shaped, you’ll dive into underglaze painting — adding colour, contrast, and your personal touch. Our instructors will be there to offer tips and inspo, but you make the creative calls. Botanical pattern? Bright autumn tones? Jungle chic? You do you.

🧡 After the event, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — a little slice of ceramic joy, handmade and totally unique.

Perfect for first-timers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to make something slow, soulful, and stunning.


✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — 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, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — 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 Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s 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:
    → Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
    → Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing and glazing 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
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Mandala Plate

Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 65.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Spin some symmetry. Paint some peace. Glaze a plate. Repeat.

In this laid-back ceramic painting session, we’re diving into the satisfying world of mandalas — bold lines, meditative patterns, and shapes that just… click. You’ll 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, you’ll 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 — just the joy of flow, focus, and symmetry on a plate that’ll last forever.

Zen garden? Overrated. Mandala plate? Nailed it.

✨ 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

🖼️ Plate Size & Upgrades

Your ticket includes a standard ceramic plate (25x25 cm) or square tile (20x20 cm) – ideal for your tiger, reflection, or your own wild interpretation.

✨ Feeling inspired? Upgrade to a larger format during booking or directly on-site.

Jungle Greens: Leaf-inspired Trays and Plates

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 89.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

One event. Two creative vibes. Endless leafy goodness.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make something truly yours? In this all-in-one ceramics event, you’ll shape and paint your very own leaf-inspired plate — earthy, elegant, and totally handmade by you.

✨ Part One: Shape it

We’ll guide you through the basics of hand-building with clay, showing you how to form a beautiful plate with soft, organic curves inspired by nature. Whether you keep it simple or add textured details, this is your chance to slow down and get grounded (in the best way).

🎨 Part Two: Paint it

Once your plate is shaped, you’ll dive into underglaze painting — adding colour, contrast, and your personal touch. Our instructors will be there to offer tips and inspo, but you make the creative calls. Botanical pattern? Bright autumn tones? Jungle chic? You do you.

🧡 After the event, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — a little slice of ceramic joy, handmade and totally unique.

Perfect for first-timers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to make something slow, soulful, and stunning.


✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — 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, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — 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 Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s 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:
    → Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
    → Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing and glazing 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
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Ceramic Painting & Gipfeli: Swimming Jewels

Paint & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Luck, layers, and lots of brushstrokes.

In Japanese culture, koi fish symbolise good fortune, strength, and longevity — often seen gliding through peaceful ponds surrounded by blooming flowers and lush greenery. Their vibrant colours (especially deep reds) are said to bring luck and new beginnings — making them a perfect muse for your next painted masterpiece.

In this relaxed and expressive ceramic painting event, you’ll paint a beautiful koi-inspired scene using layered, watercolour-like glazes and flowing brushwork — all on a ceramic plate that’s made to last.

We’ll guide you through the process step by step, but there’s plenty of room for personal flair. Whether you go bold with reds 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+.

 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) or square tile (20x20 cm)
✨ Feeling inspired? Upgrade to a larger format during booking or directly on-site.

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Why paint ceramics with Paint It Easy?

Do you find painting by numbers boring? You'll find ideas and creativity in our ceramic painting courses in Switzerland. Our courses are relaxed, colourful and absolutely imperfect - just like real life.

I have never painted ceramics before - can I still take part?

Of course. We'll show you everything you need to know. The main thing is that you like colour.

What do I need to bring with me?

Just yourself - and maybe even a few friends of yours. All the materials are available from us.

Can I take my artwork with me at the end?

In any case. After firing, you can take your ceramics with you.

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Whether it's a chilled after-work painting session, a creative afternoon with friends or a colourful event - our ceramic painting courses offer the right thing for everyone.

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Colour in the blood and fun in the heart

Our team is a wild mix of artists, creatives and colour maniacs who only want one thing: To show you the fun of art and inspire you. With a lot of patience, know-how and good humour, they will teach you everything and let you be creative - no stiff studio feeling, no serious faces, just pure joy in creating.

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Painting ceramics in Zurich and Basel

Our ceramic studios in Switzerland are the place to be for anyone who enjoys colour, new techniques and creative encounters. Whether you design and paint on your own or in a group - you've come to the right place.

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FAQs - Everything you need to know about our ceramic painting courses

How long does a ceramic painting course at PIE take?

The individual courses vary between two and four hours, depending on the chosen programme. Just take a look at our calendar to see all the important dates.

Do I need previous knowledge to paint ceramics?

No, you don't need that. You can just drop by and try it out.

Can I give my painted ceramics as a gift?

Of course. Customised ceramics are the perfect gift.

Our customers

«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
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More PIE workshops & courses

Current Painting Workshops & Events

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Mon, 19.01.
19.00

Introduction to Oil Painting

A 4-Week PIE Basic Course

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 250.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Rich colours, slow drying, and the most satisfying brushstrokes you’ve ever made.

Welcome to the buttery, vibrant, totally absorbing world of oil paint. In this four-week course, you’ll learn how to handle this beautiful (and sometimes mysterious) medium with confidence. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or just want to brush up your skills, this is the perfect place to start.

We’ll show you the essentials — from colour-mixing and brushwork to using light and shadow — through hands-on exercises and guided demos. You’ll explore different tools, learn how to work safely with solvents, and build up your painting layer by layer. And yes, we’ll make sure you know what all those weirdly shaped brushes actually do.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A carefully planned curriculum, covering basics
  • Weekly guidance from a professional artist
  • Live demonstrations to introduce each topic
  • Hands-on painting time to apply what you learn
  • Tools, tips & tricks to make your life easier
  • A relaxed and encouraging environment to experiment

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • How to mix colours and apply oil paints like a pro
  • Working with brushes, palette knives & solvents
  • Creating depth with light and shadow
  • Layering techniques and drying times
  • Choosing materials that suit your style and goals

🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need to get started, including:

  • All painting tools, canvases, paper & supports
  • Use of oil paints, solvents, and studio gear

Just bring your curiosity and a positive attitude — we’ll take care of the rest!

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes! If you’re curious about oil painting, this is your spot. No experience required — just a willingness to explore and a little patience with paint that takes its time to dry.

If you’re already painting, this is a great refresher or way to re-organize your skills before moving on to more advanced courses or studio sessions.

🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips & Hellos
We like to kick things off on a warm and social note. During the first class, we’ll take a little extra time to get to know each other — and we’ll toast to the beginning of your creative journey with a welcome drink.

📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates
  • We’ll safely store your artwork between sessions and package it beautifully at the end
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the first class
  • Keep practicing! Our Studio Classes are the perfect way to keep that brush moving ;)


Everything Everywhere All at Once

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 Hours
from 79.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

A wild abstract painting session full of colour, chaos, and satisfying texture.
Who needs brushes when you’ve got a spatula, a mountain of modelling paste, and a whole mood to express?

In this bold, all-in painting session, you’ll layer, swipe, and sculpt your way into pure colour play — no plan, no pressure, just bold marks and thick textures that practically stand off the canvas.

We’ll work point by point, swipe by swipe, building up vibrant patterns and punchy colour fields that shift as you move. It’s a little pointillist, a little sculptural, and totally freeing.

Expect music, mess, and moments of accidental brilliance. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wanted to stop thinking and just create.

More colour. More texture. More joy.
Bring the energy — we’ve got the paste.


✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.


🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:

  • A soft drink or hot drink
  • A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
  • Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)

Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.

🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.

📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.  If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!

You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!


💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Tue, 20.01.
19.00

Textures of Nature: Paint it cLouder

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 79.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Billowing light, drifting blue, and clouds that feel almost touchable.

Step into a sky that seems to breathe — soft, rolling blues rising into thick, sculpted clouds that glow with quiet energy. This piece invites you into an atmosphere of movement and softness, where every brushstroke feels like a shift in the wind.


✨ How PIE semi-guided events work
Ready for a painting session that gives you just the right mix of direction and freedom?
At our semi-guided events, you get a clear theme and technique to start with – think of them as your creative launchpad. From there, it’s all about what you do with it.

Our artist guides are there to show you the essentials, share tips, and keep you inspired… but the real magic happens when you dive into your own creative waters ;) Follow the guidance closely or take a playful detour – both paths are perfect.

It’s the ideal balance of support and self-expression: enough structure to feel confident, enough freedom to surprise yourself. A little deeper, a little more intentional, and always a lot of fun.


🥂 A Toast to Creativity
We kick off every event 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.
*currently available only at our Creative Café, Bederstrasse 94, Zürich. 


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink, get comfy, and settle into the creative flow. 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 workshop.
  • All levels welcome: 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

Tue, 20.01.
19.00

Introduction to Drawing

A 6-Week PIE Basic Course

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 6 × 2.5 hours
from 360.– CHF

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.

📦 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


Golden Tears (in the style of Gustav Klimt)

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 69.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

A quiet face. A bold feeling. And tears worth their weight in gold.

Inspired by the evocative work Freya’s Tears — often mistaken for Klimt, but actually painted by Anne Marie Zilberman — this piece focuses on a close-up of a woman’s face, both strong and soft, quiet and glowing.

In this painting session, you’ll bring your own interpretation to this elegant, emotional portrait, where sorrow and beauty sit side by side. With expressive brushwork, gilded accents, and subtle texture, you’ll explore the idea that tears — whether of grief or joy — are a kind of golden truth.

It’s powerful. It’s gentle. And it’s always a favourite.


✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.


🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:

  • A soft drink or hot drink
  • A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
  • Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)

Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.

🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.


💞 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!

Thu, 22.01.
19.00

Action Painting

Feel First, Paint Second: A PIE Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 3 hours
from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Splash. Drip. Splatter. Total freedom.
The perfect stress release after a tense week.

In this action painting session, you’ll suit up in full-body protective overalls, grab your colours, and step into a space designed for making a glorious mess. Channel your inner Pollock as you throw, pour, drip, and smear paint with energy and spontaneity.

No rules, no pressure — just pure expression. Our artists will guide you through techniques of action painting, layering, and movement so you can let go and enjoy the process.

This is more than fun — it’s liberating. Action painting is known to reduce stress, spark creativity, and leave you with a unique artwork that’s as wild as the process itself.


🎨 Canvas info
✓ 40 × 50 cm included
If you prefer a larger canvas than 40×50, you’re welcome to upgrade to any of the sizes below. Prices are listed next to each option:

→ 50 × 70 cm: + CHF 10

→ 70 × 100 cm: + CHF 30

→ 100 × 130 cm: + CHF 60

Extra canvases might also be purchased on-site.


✨ What’s included
During each session, a professional artist holds the space, offering personal guidance, hands-on support, and space to fully explore your creativity.
The event takes place in our cosy studio in Basel — full of colour, creativity, and a welcoming atmosphere. And yes, it’s a space designed to make a mess!

We provide everything you need:

  • All materials and tools
  • Full-body overalls and shoe protection
  • A mix of demonstration & individual guidance
  • Artistic freedom — everyone interprets the technique in 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.

📋 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: No prior experience 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

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Aktuelle Keramik Workshops & Events

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Down to Earth: First Steps in Ceramics

Discover hand-building: A PIE Ceramics Course

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 3 x 3 Hours
from 350.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Clay is slow, grounding, and full of possibility — and this is where your journey with it begins.

In this beginner-friendly hand-building course, you’ll learn how to shape, sculpt, and decorate clay entirely by hand. Over three weeks, we’ll guide you through the essential techniques — pinch, coil, and slab — and help you build the confidence (and skills!) to start creating your own functional or decorative pieces.

Whether it’s your very first time working with clay or you’ve only had a little taste, this course gives you the structure, support, and inspiration to dig in, get messy, and make something beautiful from scratch.

✏️ What to Expect

  • Weekly step-by-step guidance in a focused yet relaxed atmosphere
  • Small-group learning with lots of personal feedback
  • Demonstrations and hands-on projects that build week to week
  • Time to explore, experiment, and develop your own style
  • A welcoming studio space designed to support your creative flow

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • The foundations of hand-building: pinch pots, coiling, and slab work
  • How to handle and shape clay with confidence
  • The differences between clay types, and how to choose the right one
  • Techniques for surface decoration — texture, carving, and patterns
  • An introduction to glazing and its aesthetic impact
  • What happens during firing, and how clay transforms in the kiln

🎁 What’s Included

  • All tools, clay, glazes, and materials
  • Use of our professional ceramics studio
  • Firing of your pieces (included in course fee)
  • Safe storage of your work between sessions
  • Packaging of your finished work for pickup

All you need to bring is comfy clothes and creative energy — we’ll take care of the rest.

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?

  • Absolutely. This course is made for:
  • Complete beginners curious about working with clay
  • Anyone who’s taken a one-time workshop and wants to go deeper
  • Hobby artists looking for structured guidance and core skill-building
  • People who want to make beautiful things with their hands and from scratch

It’s a supportive space where questions are encouraged, and progress is personal.

🥂 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 your first class to get set up
  • We safely store your work between sessions
  • Firing takes 3–4 weeks after the final class — we’ll notify you when your pieces are ready to collect
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • Rescheduling is possible up to 72 hours before the course begins
  • Keep the momentum going — our Studio Classes are perfect for continued practice and personal projects
Mon, 19.01.
18.30

My First Cup

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Because your morning coffee tastes better from something you made yourself.

In this 2-hour Shape & Fun ceramics event, you’ll create your very own hand-built ceramic cup — from a soft block of clay to a fully functional mug, tumbler, or teacup (bravery determines size, no pressure).

With the help of our instructor, you’ll learn the basics of shaping, smoothing, and personalising your cup — all in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you go for sleek and modern or charmingly wobbly, it’s all about making something uniquely yours.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry — we’ve got examples to spark ideas, and plenty of guidance to help bring your cup to life.

🎨 Want to decorate it later? You’ll get a discount to join one of our painting sessions and add colour and flair to your handmade creation.
🔥 After the event, we’ll glaze and fire your cup. It’ll be ready for pickup in about 3–4 weeks.

Perfect for absolute beginners, curious creatives, and anyone who’s ever thought:
“I’d love to make something I can actually use.”

✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — 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, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — 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 Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s 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:
    → Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
    → Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.

🥂 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 5–9.

🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)

Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.

📋 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

Hand-building Taster

Let’s shape!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 85.– CHF

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 — no commitment, no pressure. In this ceramic taster workshop, you’ll get a hands-on intro to basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab shaping. It’s 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.

You’ll create a small ceramic piece to keep — and leave with a better idea of whether this hobby is for you, or if you’re ready to dive deeper into a full course.

No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.


✏️ 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 “get it right”
  • All tools, materials, and inspiration provided

🎁 What You’ll 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 — 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

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Anyone who’s 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


📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting messy
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • Fell in love with clay? Great — we offer courses, studio classes, and more to keep going!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ 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

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll 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

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

🥂 Sip & Spin

You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.

Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.

📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll 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), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!
Wed, 21.01.
18.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ 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

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll 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

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course


📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll 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), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ 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

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll 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

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

🥂 Sip & Spin

You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.

Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.

📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll 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), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!
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Your Creative Escape

Step away from the rush, pick up a brush, and lose track of time in your own creative world.

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Your Party Called — It Wants Paint

Celebrate with colour and chaos. Because boring parties should be illegal.

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Make Art — Grow As a Person

Create Something. Discover Something. Usually about yourself.

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Teamwork Makes the Art Work

Paint outside the lines and your comfort zones — together.

Discover team events