Painting in Switzerland

Painting Switzerland Colorful — One Studio at a Time

At Paint It Easy, creativity is for everyone — no matter your skill level. From relaxed painting sessions to inspiring workshops, our studio is where Switzerland comes to get colourful.

Just bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the rest.

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Painting the PIE Way

PIE Painting Studios Switzerland – See What’s On

Shaken, Not Stirred w/acrylics

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Sip, swirl, and let it sparkle.
Two cocktails, clinking in the glow of summer — olives, cherries, lemon slices, and colours that feel like golden hour in a glass.

In this vibrant acrylic session, you’ll paint a playful, elegant scene full of juicy tones and light-filled reflections. Think loose, expressive brushstrokes, fresh colour combinations, and that glossy shimmer of glass catching the light.
We’ll guide you into creating those soft reflections and transparent layers that make the glasses feel alive — all while keeping the process relaxed, intuitive, and a little bit fancy.
Bright, summery, and effortlessly chic — this one’s made for good vibes and even better colours. 🍸

Lilacs In a Jar - As Expected

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.

Action Painting

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 hours
from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.


Soon it will be cold enough to light fires

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Bold, textured, and glowing with autumn fire.
Against a deep, moody blue background rises a majestic tree — bursting with vibrant oranges, golden yellows, and those last glowing leaves that feel like they’re holding onto summer just a little longer. 

In this painting session, we’re putting the brushes aside (well, mostly) and diving into palette knife magic. You’ll learn how to sculpt your tree with thick, expressive layers of paint — building real, tangible texture that gives your artwork a beautiful three-dimensional feel. Think less flat painting, more “I kind of want to touch it.”

We’ll explore how to mix a range of warm autumn hues — from fiery orange to soft golden tones — and how to set them against that deep blue for maximum contrast and glow. It’s all about letting colours play, collide, and shine.

Paint It cLouder

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– 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.

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.

Figure drawing w/ live model

Improver Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Improver
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 290.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

The Human Figure — One of Art’s Greatest Challenges.



The human body has fascinated artists for centuries. Full of movement, rhythm and expression, figure drawing teaches you not only how to draw people—it teaches you how to truly observe.

In this four-week course, you’ll discover the foundations of figure drawing while developing the confidence to capture posture, movement and anatomy with increasing accuracy. Together we’ll explore proportions, gesture, balance, light and structure, learning how simple shapes gradually evolve into convincing human figures.

Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with graphite, charcoal and other traditional drawing materials while practising gesture drawing, anatomical studies and longer observational drawings. Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual drawing time with personal guidance from your instructor.

The course culminates in a live model session, giving you the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned while experiencing one of the most traditional and rewarding disciplines in classical art.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A structured four-week introduction to figure drawing
  • Weekly guidance from a professional instructor
  • Live demonstrations and practical drawing exercises
  • Gesture drawing, anatomy studies and proportion exercises
  • Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
  • A professional live model during the final session

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • Understanding body proportions and basic anatomy
  • Capturing movement through gesture drawing
  • Building convincing figures from simple forms
  • Using light, shadow and line to create volume
  • Creating dynamic compositions with the human figure
  • Developing confidence when drawing from observation

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?


Whether you’re interested in classical drawing, illustration, character design or simply want to improve your observational skills, figure drawing is one of the strongest foundations an artist can build.

Basic drawing experience is recommended, but not required. If you’ve already completed our Introduction to Drawing Course, you’ll find it even easier to focus on anatomy, movement and proportion while further developing your observational skills.

Fri, 11.09.
15.30

Introduction to Soft Pastels

Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 280.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Pure pigment. Endless colour. Creativity at your fingertips.


Soft pastels are one of the most vibrant and expressive drawing mediums an artist can work with. Rich colours, incredibly smooth blending and the freedom to work directly with your hands make them both wonderfully intuitive and surprisingly versatile.

In this four-week course, you’ll discover everything you need to confidently begin your journey into soft pastel art. Whether you’re completely new to the medium or looking to strengthen your artistic foundation, we’ll guide you step by step through the essential techniques that make soft pastels so unique.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to blend colours seamlessly, build depth through layering, create light and atmosphere, and explore the fascinating balance between precise mark-making and expressive gestures. You’ll experiment with different papers, blending techniques and artistic approaches while gradually developing your own style.

Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual creative time, allowing you to immediately apply what you’ve learned while receiving personal guidance from your instructor.

Soft pastels invite experimentation. Some artists create delicate, realistic landscapes, while others produce bold, expressive works full of colour and movement. This course gives you the technical foundation to confidently explore whichever direction inspires you most.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A structured four-week introduction to soft pastels
  • Weekly guidance from a professional artist
  • Live demonstrations and practical exercises
  • Plenty of individual creative time with personal feedback
  • A relaxed and encouraging atmosphere to experiment and grow
  • Step-by-step exploration of colour, blending and layering techniques

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the unique properties of soft pastels
  • Colour blending and layering techniques
  • Creating light, depth and atmosphere
  • Working with different papers and textures
  • Expressive mark-making and composition
  • Building confidence with one of the world’s most colourful artistic mediums

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?


Absolutely.

Whether you’re discovering soft pastels for the first time or looking for a structured introduction to this beautiful medium, this course is the perfect place to begin.
No previous experience is required. All you need is curiosity, creativity and a willingness to experiment with colour.

Fri, 11.09.
19.00

Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 280.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Light. Flowing. Wonderfully unpredictable.



Watercolour has a magic unlike any other painting medium. Transparent colours, delicate layers and the gentle movement of water create paintings full of light, atmosphere and spontaneity. Rather than fighting the medium, you’ll learn how to work with it—and discover that some of the most beautiful effects happen when you allow the water to do part of the painting for you.

In this four-week course, you’ll build a solid foundation in watercolour painting while learning to balance control with creative freedom. Whether you’re completely new to the medium or looking to deepen your painting skills, we’ll guide you through the essential techniques step by step.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore washes, layering, glazing, blending and lifting techniques while learning how pigment, water and paper interact. With every exercise, you’ll gain more confidence in controlling the flow of colour while embracing the happy accidents that make watercolour so unique.

Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual painting time, allowing you to immediately apply what you’ve learned while receiving personal guidance from your instructor.

Watercolour rewards patience, observation and experimentation. Some artists create delicate botanical studies, others loose landscapes or expressive abstract compositions. This course gives you the technical foundation to confidently explore whichever direction inspires you most.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A structured four-week introduction to watercolour painting
  • Weekly guidance from a professional artist
  • Live demonstrations introducing each new technique
  • Plenty of individual painting time with personal feedback
  • A relaxed and encouraging atmosphere to experiment and grow
  • Step-by-step exploration of water, pigment and transparent colour

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
  • Building depth through transparent layers and glazing
  • Controlling water and pigment flow
  • Lifting, blending and correcting techniques
  • Creating light, atmosphere and texture
  • Developing confidence with one of the world’s most expressive painting mediums

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?


Absolutely.
Whether you’re discovering watercolour for the first time or looking to build on your painting experience, this course offers the perfect introduction to one of the most elegant and rewarding painting techniques.

No previous watercolour experience is required. All you need is curiosity, patience and a willingness to let the paint surprise you.

Textured Dreamscapes I.

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Landscapes? More like dreamscapes. Let’s get surreal — in texture.
Ready to take your imagination one step further? In this textured edition of our dreamscapes, we move beyond the flat surface and start building dimension into your world. Using acrylic paint, modelling paste, sponge, and palette knife, you’ll create surreal landscapes that don’t just look deep — they feel deep.

Think shifting skies, floating forms, glowing colours, and layered structures that play with perspective. You’ll learn how to build up surfaces, combine abstract and semi-real elements, and use texture to guide the eye through space — reinforcing depth while keeping that dreamy, intuitive flow.
This isn’t about painting what’s “real” — it’s about constructing what feels real to you, layer by layer.

Action Painting, Neon Edition

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 hours
from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.

City Lights, Paloma Nights · Oil Painting

Guided Oil Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.

Picasso in Pajamas

Kids & Parents Guided Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2 hours
from 55.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Saturday morning art fun for kids (and cool parents too)
No need to change out of your jammies — just roll in, grab a brush, and get painting!

This fun-filled Saturday class is made for kids aged 6–12 and packed with creative projects, giggles, and good vibes. Parents are welcome to join and paint side-by-side with their little artists (yes, matching masterpieces are totally a thing).

Here’s how it flows:
🕥 10:20–10:30 → Arrival / Drop-off
🎨 10:30–12:00 → Guided art project time
📸 12:00–12:15 → Pick-up + silly family photos (encouraged!)

Each participant paints on 30 x 40 cm canvas. The theme changes every week, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll be a crowd-pleaser — colourful, fun, and totally kid-approved. 

PJs optional. Creativity? Always.

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The Team

The Many creative minds make PIE special

Our artists are creative coaches who inspire, encourage, and work with you at eye level. We’re a slightly wild bunch, united by one mission: to share our love for art and help you find your own creative spark.

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  • Pati Kaliczka Pati
  • Eszter Imre Eszti
  • Coco Cuenod Coco
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Painting Classes in Zurich and Basel

Our studios in Zurich and Basel offer more than painting courses — they’re welcoming spaces to explore, experiment, and grow.
We’re not a traditional painting school — we’re here to make art fun, social, and seriously inspiring.

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Do you still have questions? The FAQs about our PIE painting studios in Switzerland

How does a painting session work?

It depends on whether you take part in a workshop, a course, a studio class or the Open Atelier - there are many ways to become part of our community. But basically it's quite simple: you book your place, come along and paint away. We'll provide you with materials, inspiration and instructions!

Do I need previous knowledge?

Nope! Everyone is welcome here - from complete beginners to professionals.

Do I need to bring material?

Nope! Everything you need is there. You just need to bring a good mood.

I am new to painting and would like to start painting regularly - where should I start?

We recommend that you start with one of our basic drawing or painting courses. Or simply sign up for one of our workshops and get to know our approach. You are also welcome to visit us at the Creative Café - come by, have a look around and talk to us!

What if I can already paint?

Great! Get in touch with us - we might recommend a suitable course for you to deepen your knowledge. Or we can invite you to our studio classes, where you can continue working on your projects together with other hobby artists.

People actually love this

«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

Upcoming painting workshops

To the calendar

Shaken, Not Stirred w/acrylics

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Sip, swirl, and let it sparkle.
Two cocktails, clinking in the glow of summer — olives, cherries, lemon slices, and colours that feel like golden hour in a glass.

In this vibrant acrylic session, you’ll paint a playful, elegant scene full of juicy tones and light-filled reflections. Think loose, expressive brushstrokes, fresh colour combinations, and that glossy shimmer of glass catching the light.
We’ll guide you into creating those soft reflections and transparent layers that make the glasses feel alive — all while keeping the process relaxed, intuitive, and a little bit fancy.
Bright, summery, and effortlessly chic — this one’s made for good vibes and even better colours. 🍸

Lilacs In a Jar - As Expected

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.

Action Painting

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 hours
from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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.


Soon it will be cold enough to light fires

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
  • 2.5 Hours
from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Bold, textured, and glowing with autumn fire.
Against a deep, moody blue background rises a majestic tree — bursting with vibrant oranges, golden yellows, and those last glowing leaves that feel like they’re holding onto summer just a little longer. 

In this painting session, we’re putting the brushes aside (well, mostly) and diving into palette knife magic. You’ll learn how to sculpt your tree with thick, expressive layers of paint — building real, tangible texture that gives your artwork a beautiful three-dimensional feel. Think less flat painting, more “I kind of want to touch it.”

We’ll explore how to mix a range of warm autumn hues — from fiery orange to soft golden tones — and how to set them against that deep blue for maximum contrast and glow. It’s all about letting colours play, collide, and shine.

Paint It cLouder

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Creative Café
  • 2.5 Hours
from 75.– 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.

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.

Figure drawing w/ live model

Improver Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Improver
  • ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 290.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

The Human Figure — One of Art’s Greatest Challenges.



The human body has fascinated artists for centuries. Full of movement, rhythm and expression, figure drawing teaches you not only how to draw people—it teaches you how to truly observe.

In this four-week course, you’ll discover the foundations of figure drawing while developing the confidence to capture posture, movement and anatomy with increasing accuracy. Together we’ll explore proportions, gesture, balance, light and structure, learning how simple shapes gradually evolve into convincing human figures.

Throughout the course, you’ll experiment with graphite, charcoal and other traditional drawing materials while practising gesture drawing, anatomical studies and longer observational drawings. Every class combines demonstrations, practical exercises and plenty of individual drawing time with personal guidance from your instructor.

The course culminates in a live model session, giving you the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned while experiencing one of the most traditional and rewarding disciplines in classical art.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A structured four-week introduction to figure drawing
  • Weekly guidance from a professional instructor
  • Live demonstrations and practical drawing exercises
  • Gesture drawing, anatomy studies and proportion exercises
  • Plenty of individual drawing time with personal feedback
  • A professional live model during the final session

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • Understanding body proportions and basic anatomy
  • Capturing movement through gesture drawing
  • Building convincing figures from simple forms
  • Using light, shadow and line to create volume
  • Creating dynamic compositions with the human figure
  • Developing confidence when drawing from observation

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?


Whether you’re interested in classical drawing, illustration, character design or simply want to improve your observational skills, figure drawing is one of the strongest foundations an artist can build.

Basic drawing experience is recommended, but not required. If you’ve already completed our Introduction to Drawing Course, you’ll find it even easier to focus on anatomy, movement and proportion while further developing your observational skills.

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Upcoming ceramics workshops

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Sun, 6.09.
17.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 120.– 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!
Mon, 7.09.
18.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 120.– 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.

Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!



✏️ 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!
Tue, 8.09.
18.30

Wheel-throwing Taster

Wheel-Throwing Taster Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2.5 Hours
from 120.– 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.


Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Spin it. Shape it. Love the wonky bits.

Ever dreamed of making your own cup or bowl on the pottery wheel? This is your moment to try – no pressure, no perfection, just you, the clay, and the magic of Wabi-Sabi.

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly event, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, how to center the clay, and how to pull up your very first form – maybe a cup, maybe something totally unexpected (and that’s perfectly okay).

We’ll embrace wobbles, curves, and character, celebrating the Japanese art of Wabi-Sabi – finding beauty in imperfection and joy in the process, not just the result.

No experience? No problem. You’ll leave with a piece that’s 100% yours – shaped by your hands and full of personality.


✨ 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

Thu, 10.09.
18.30

My First Cup

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 90.– 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.


📋 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

Down to Earth: First Steps in Ceramics

Handbuilding Beginner Course · 4 Weekly Classes

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • BASEL · PIE Ceramics Studio
  • 4 × 2.5 hours
from 370.– CHF

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.

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

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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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Paint outside the lines and your comfort zones — together.

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