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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Discover exciting workshops, classes and courses—just for you!
Workshops
Looking for a painting experience that’s anything but ordinary?
Our workshops — from Paint & Sip Nights to neon painting parties — bring bold colour and big energy into your everyday.
Multi-Day Courses
Our multi-day courses are designed for anyone looking to start a creative hobby, build skills over time, and truly dive into the world of painting.
Studio Classes
In our studio classes, you’ll work on your own projects at your own pace, while getting support from an experienced artist when you need it. It’s a space to practice regularly, push your skills further, and grow alongside a like-minded creative community.
Creative Cafés Zurich & Ceramic Painting Studio Basel
Art, coffee and creative vibes - in the Creative Café you can paint freely, chat and enjoy your creative time-out. Something very special in our painting studio!
Lilacs In A Jar - As Expected
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 Hours
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.
Paint It cLouder
Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 Hours
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.
Springfield in Castelluccio di Norcia
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
The bloom is real.
High up in the Umbrian hills, there’s a place where wildflowers don’t just grow — they explode across the land in waves of red, yellow, violet and white. Welcome to Castelluccio di Norcia, home of the Fioritura — a yearly floral phenomenon that turns the landscape into one giant, breathtaking canvas.
In this bold, colorful painting session, we’re capturing the essence of that explosion — the vibrant fields, the soft geometry of the plains, the contrast of nature’s palette with that tiny village on top of it all.
You’ll learn to layer color, add texture, and use contrast to recreate this jaw-dropping view — no experience necessary. Just bring your love of landscape, color, and a little Italian flair.
This isn’t painting flowers in a vase — this is painting a valley in bloom.
Paint Your Pet Portrait
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
A portrait session for devoted humans and the four-legged icons they adore.
Your pet is already a star — now it’s time to immortalise them in paint.
In this custom, joy-filled session, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your beloved animal (real, imagined, or emotionally adopted). Think soulful eyes, majestic fluff, and maybe a tiny crown or a glass of wine in paw — because obviously.
After you book, you’ll send us a few photos of your pet. Our artist will choose the most paint-worthy one and prepare a drawing template for you, so when you show up, the canvas is ready and waiting.
With step-by-step guidance and space for your weirdest, cutest ideas, this session is part portrait, part love letter, and 100% celebration.
No experience needed — just a good pet photo and a little flair.
Important 🐾
To prepare your personal pet portrait, please send us 3–5 good-quality photos of your pet to:
design@paintiteasy.ch
What we need:
- High resolution (we will print the photos)
- Your pet’s face clearly visible (we only paint the portrait)
- Preferably direct light with clear light and shadow – this makes the painting process much easier for you
- Ideally a closed mouth (no visible teeth or tongue) – also helps keep the painting process simple and relaxed
Deadline:
Please send your photos at least 3 days before the workshop.
If we don’t receive your photos by then, your booking will be automatically moved to the next available workshop date, so we can prepare everything properly.
Thanks a lot – this helps us create the best possible portrait of your pet 💛
Bringing your pet 🐶🐱
Yes, you’re welcome to bring your pet along to the workshop (we love it!).
Just make sure they’re well-behaved, comfortable around people and other animals, not disruptive, and not dangerous – basically the kind of guest we’d happily invite again 💛
Our Oldest Brother on Earth · Watercolor Painting
Guided Watercolour Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Drift, glow, and dive deep.
A majestic whale gliding through quiet waters, as golden rays of sunlight reach down from above — connecting two worlds in one soft, luminous moment.
In this watercolour session, we’ll explore the magic of transparency and light, using gentle washes and flowing layers to bring this underwater scene to life. Think soft gradients, diffused light, and that weightless feeling where everything moves slowly and effortlessly.
Watercolour is the perfect medium for this piece — fluid, atmospheric, and just a little bit dreamy.
Action Painting, Neon Edition
Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 hours
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.
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Chubby Gay Bird
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Too round. Too fabulous. Just right.
Forget the rules of realism — we’re painting a plump, proudly queer bird who is all fluff, all colour, and absolutely thriving.
In this light-hearted, joy-filled session, you’ll create your own version of our rainbow-feathered, unapologetically inflated friend, perched on a branch and simply vibing. We’ll play with colour, texture, and pure personality — because this bird is not here to blend in.
Along the way, you’ll also learn practical painting techniques: how to mix different beautiful green tones to build depth and vibrancy in the feathers, and how to create a soft, fluffy, feather-like texture using layered brushwork and controlled strokes. You’ll discover how small variations in pressure and direction can turn simple marks into convincing “fuzz” and give your bird that iconic, cloud-like volume.
No pressure, no judgment — just round little wings, big self-love energy, and maybe a hint of glitter (emotionally, if not literally).
Paint & BRUNCH: Under the Willow
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop & Brunch
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Creative Café
- 3 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Sun-dappled stillness, bold brushstrokes, and just a touch of tender mood.
This one’s for the dreamers. In this tranquil painting session, you’ll capture a peaceful pond scene, framed by the cascading branches of a gentle weeping willow — all bathed in lime green, soft yellow, and warm sunlight.
Using expressive, impressionist-inspired strokes, you’ll layer colour and movement to build a painting that feels soft, nostalgic, and alive — without obsessing over tiny details.
This piece is a breath of fresh air. It’s a little wistful, a little sunny, and totally relaxing to create. Just you, your brush, and a moment of peace under the trees.
Paint like Klimt: The Kiss
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
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.
Swimming Jewels · Watercolor Painting
Guided Watercolour Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Two fish, one pond, and a world of flowing colour.
In this playful watercolour session, we dive into a serene pond scene featuring two beautifully loose, colourful white fish gliding between water lilies, floating pads, and delicate blossoms. It’s all about movement, softness, and letting the water do part of the work for you.
This piece is perfect for exploring the wet-on-wet technique — watching pigments bloom, blend, and surprise you as they spread across the paper. You’ll learn how to control (and sometimes release control of) your washes, creating different levels of pigment intensity to suggest depth, light, and transparency in the water.
Alongside the fluidity, we’ll also gently introduce selective detail — knowing when to let edges dissolve and when a few thoughtful marks can bring a fish, a petal, or a lily pad into focus.
It’s a balance of spontaneity and intention: soft washes, flowing colour, and just enough detail to guide the eye through a calm, living pond scene.
Action Painting
Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 hours
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.
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Paint Like Monet: Bridge Over a Pond
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Brushes out, vibes on — we’re heading to Monet’s garden.
In this vibrant acrylic session, we’ll dive headfirst into the iconic world of Claude Monet’s graden in Giverny — minus the stuffy museum voice. Think soft green shades, bold colour, dreamy reflections and the kind of loose, expressive brushwork that lets you paint what you feel, not just what you see.
You’ll learn how to blend, dab, layer, and play with light — all while creating your own version of this impressionist masterpiece. Classic or totally reimagined? Your pond, your rules.
Perfect for beginners, flower fans, and anyone who’s ever wanted to say, “Oh that? I painted it. It’s my Monet.”
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.
Peter 
Pati 
Eszti 
Coco - +31Zum Team
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.
Do you still have questions? The FAQs about our PIE painting studios in Switzerland
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!
Nope! Everyone is welcome here - from complete beginners to professionals.
Nope! Everything you need is there. You just need to bring a good mood.
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!
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.
«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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