Painting Studio Basel – For the Bold, the Calm & the Curious

Lilacs? Check.
Jar? Check.
Texture? Absolutely.

In this relaxed painting session, we’re keeping things simple and slightly overbuilt. You’ll paint a bunch of lilacs sitting politely in a jar — just as expected — using expressive brushstrokes and deliciously textured paint. A masterclass on how to mix fifty shades of purple ;)

The style is loose, painterly, and tactile, with plenty of room to enjoy the process. No perfection required, just paint doing what paint does best.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike who enjoy flowers, surface, and a calm, creative session with a subtle sense of humor.

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.

Along the way, you’ll also learn hands-on techniques that bring the scene to life: how to confidently handle a palette knife for expressive, textured strokes, how to mix and balance blues to create depth and atmosphere, and how to work with modeling paste to sculpt soft, dimensional clouds that lift off the surface of the canvas. You’ll explore how layering, texture, and colour harmony work together to create a sky that feels both dynamic and calm at the same time.

Splash. Drip. Splatter. Then… Glow.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and unlike anything you’ve tried before?

Our Neon Action Painting Workshop combines the freedom and excitement of Action Painting with the spectacular world of fluorescent colours and UV light, creating abstract artworks that transform before your eyes.

After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining the artistic principles behind strong abstract compositions. You’ll explore layering, movement, colour relationships, texture and composition as your painting gradually develops over approximately two hours. Rather than following a predefined design, every splash, brushstroke and creative decision becomes the inspiration for the next, allowing your artwork to evolve naturally from one moment to another.

Action Painting is an intuitive creative journey. Every mark on the canvas invites a new response, creating a continuous process of experimenting, observing and building upon what has already emerged. Throughout the workshop, you’ll work with a wide variety of paints, bottles, brushes, palette knives, rollers and other creative tools while your instructor demonstrates techniques, shares artistic insights and offers individual guidance whenever you need it.

And then the magic begins.

As the studio lights fade and the UV lights come to life, your painting reveals an entirely new personality. Fluorescent colours begin to glow, hidden details suddenly appear, and layers you barely noticed under daylight transform into vibrant, luminous compositions. What felt exciting before suddenly becomes immersive.

No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering a unique balance between spontaneity, intuition and artistic intention.

Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, celebrate with friends or simply experience painting in a completely different way, the Neon Action Painting Workshop combines creative freedom, artistic guidance and an unforgettable visual spectacle unlike any other workshop.

You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells two stories—one in daylight, and another that only comes alive under UV light.

Neon glow. Citrus sparkle. Midnight mood in every brushstroke.
Ever wanted to paint something that feels a little bit Old Master, a little bit retro lounge — and totally within reach? This is your moment.

It’s always cocktail hour somewhere — especially on canvas.

In this vibey oil painting session, we’re channelling that late-night lounge feeling — think 1960s New York, neon reflections, and the glow of a perfect Paloma in the spotlight. You’ll paint a vibrant grapefruit cocktail that practically lights up the canvas, set against a rich, dark background full of mood and mystery.

Along the way, you’ll get a feel for the basics of oil painting — how to work with its slow-drying nature, blend luminous colours, and embrace both the challenges and the beauty of this timeless medium. We’ll guide you through creating glowing highlights, juicy citrus tones; no need to know your tequila from your tonic — just bring your creative buzz, and we’ll handle the sparkle.

Perfect for beginners, night owls, and anyone craving a little retro glamour and colour-soaked escapism.

Soft strokes. Gentle breeze. Pink perfection in motion.
Step into a world where pink blooms float on silver light, and your paintbrush moves like a breeze across the canvas. This dreamy floral scene is all about delicate motion — layered neutrals, elegant highlights, and blossoms that feel like they’re swaying in slow motion.

We’ll guide you through a soothing, brushstroke-by-brushstroke painting session where calm meets colour. Expect a palette of earthy tones, silvery glow, and of course, that signature splash of pink — like nature dressed up for a Sunday brunch.

No stress, no rush. Just soft vibes, smooth blends, and a piece that’s as serene as it is striking. By the end, you’ll have a floral painting that’s all elegance with just enough whimsy to hang proudly.

Sweet, glossy, and a little bit playful.
In this acrylic painting session, we focus on a true icon: the gummy bear. Rendered in luminous shades of blue against a soft, creamy background, this little subject becomes something surprisingly striking — light-filled, minimal, and with a subtle pop art twist.

This piece is all about understanding values. You’ll learn how to see light and shadow in a simple object and how to build a clean value scale that makes your gummy bear feel translucent and glowing — like light is actually passing through it. It’s less about complexity and more about control, observation, and those satisfying, smooth transitions.

We’ll guide you through mixing different tones of blue — from deep, rich shadows to soft, milky highlights — and how to place them to create that glossy, jelly-like effect. Think crisp edges, gentle gradients, and that irresistible shine.
No experience needed — just a love for clean aesthetics, a bit of curiosity, and maybe a sweet tooth. Minimal, modern, and a little bit delicious — proof that even the simplest subject can truly glow. 💙

Splash. Drip. Splatter. Total Freedom.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and completely different from traditional painting?

Our Action Painting Workshop combines the excitement of throwing, dripping and splashing paint with the artistic principles behind creating a powerful abstract artwork.

After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining how abstract paintings are built through composition, layering, colour relationships and texture. Rather than recreating a predefined motif, you’ll gradually develop your own artwork over approximately two hours, allowing every splash, brushstroke and creative decision to influence what comes next.

Action Painting is an intuitive journey. Every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next, creating a continuous process of acting, observing and reacting. Along the way, you’ll experiment with a wide variety of paints, tools and creative techniques while your instructor shares demonstrations, artistic guidance and individual feedback whenever you need it.

No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering their own balance between spontaneity and intention.

Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, reconnect with your creativity or simply experience painting in a completely different way, Action Painting offers the freedom to experiment while giving you the artistic guidance to turn expressive marks into a finished abstract composition.

You’ll leave not only with a unique artwork, but with a deeper understanding of how abstract paintings evolve—and the confidence to trust your own creative instincts.
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Gold. Drama. Romance. Total icon energy.
Ever wanted to recreate a masterpiece that feels both timeless and a little bit rebellious? This is your moment.

Step into Klimt’s golden world and bring one of the most iconic embraces in art history to life: The Kiss. Shimmering, sensual, and unapologetically bold, this painting was once considered scandalous — which is exactly why we love it.

In this guided acrylic session, you’ll dive into rich gold tones, ornamental patterns, and that signature interplay between detail and abstraction. We’ll show you how to build up texture, handle fine details with confidence, and balance intricate shapes with expressive brushwork — all while getting a little taste of Viennese Secessionism.

Perfect for beginners, detail lovers, and anyone ready to channel a bit of romance, drama, and artistic boldness onto the canvas.

Your painting journey starts here.

This six-week foundation course is designed to give you something far more valuable than simply learning how to use acrylic paint. It teaches you the universal principles of painting—the skills and artistic thinking that form the foundation of almost every painting technique, style and medium you’ll encounter in the future.

Using acrylics as our starting point, you’ll discover how paintings are built from the ground up. Together we’ll explore colour theory, composition, brushwork, values, light and shadow, perspective, texture and layering while gradually developing the confidence to approach any blank canvas with purpose.

Throughout the course, every new concept is introduced through demonstrations, practical exercises and individual projects. Rather than simply copying paintings, you’ll learn why artistic decisions work and how to apply those principles to your own creative ideas.

Because acrylics dry quickly, are incredibly versatile and wonderfully forgiving, they’re the perfect medium for learning the fundamentals of painting. Once you understand these principles, you’ll find it much easier to explore oils, watercolours, gouache or almost any other painting medium in the future.

Whether you’re holding a brush for the very first time or looking to replace guesswork with genuine understanding, this course gives you the knowledge, confidence and creative foundation to continue growing as an artist long after the six weeks are over.

✏️ What to Expect

• A comprehensive six-week introduction to painting
• Weekly guidance from a professional artist
• Live demonstrations introducing essential techniques and artistic principles
• Practical exercises and plenty of personal painting time with individual feedback
• A relaxed and encouraging studio environment 

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• The fundamental principles of painting
• Colour theory, colour mixing and color palettes
• Brush techniques, layering and texture
• Light, shadow, values and depth
• Composition and visual balance
• How to confidently start, develop and finish a painting
• Artistic thinking that applies to almost every painting medium

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?

Absolutely.
Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before or you’re looking for a structured foundation before exploring different artistic styles, this course is the ideal place to begin.

Rather than focusing only on acrylic painting, you’ll develop skills and knowledge that will support your artistic journey across virtually every painting medium you’ll encounter in the future.

Sunset? Set Sail.
Somewhere between day and night, colour and calm, there’s a moment where everything just glows. That’s what we’re capturing in this impressionist-inspired painting session — a sailboat drifting into golden hour, two figures silhouetted against a sky that forgot how to be subtle.

But this time, it’s all about how we paint it. Inspired by impressionist techniques, you’ll work with hundreds — even thousands — of small, expressive brushstrokes that come together to form a rich, vibrant whole. Up close, it’s texture, rhythm, and movement; from a distance, it all blends into a luminous, atmospheric scene.

We’ll guide you in building layers, balancing warm and cool tones, and composing a scene that feels both complex and harmonious. It’s a process of patience and intuition — letting each small mark play its role in something much bigger.
No heavy blending, no overworking — just colour, light, and the quiet magic of many small strokes coming together into one glowing, unforgettable piece.

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.

Ready to escape into a landscape of quiet power?
In this session, you’ll create a stunning mountain scene in rich earth tones, where rugged textures meet snowy peaks and every layer tells part of the story.

We’ll move through warm, natural hues, blending and building colours that feel grounded and alive. You`ll be mixing your own version of earth shades and explore thick, tactile layers with modelling paste to shape the landscape, then bring it all together by carving in those striking snowy peaks with our favourite tool — the palette knife.

This is all about texture, contrast, and that satisfying moment when your painting starts to feel like something you could step right into. Let your strokes be bold, your layers imperfect, and your mountains rise in their own way.


✨ How PIE Semi-Guided Workshops Run
You arrive, take a breath, pick your welcome drink and settle into your spot at the table where the magic will happen. We start on time, so make sure you`re there and ready to dive in.

Next, your instructor takes the stage, giving you a quick, easy intro to the materials — 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.

Then the fun really begins. Our instructors 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.