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Why attend courses lasting several days?
Let's be honest: being creative once is great. But really learning is even better with a course lasting several days. Whether in Basel or Zurich, our multi-week workshops allow you to delve deeper and improve your skills step by step
What makes our multi-day creative courses so special
And this is how it works
- Choose your course!
Browse through our calendar and find your creative match. - Book online!
Even smarter: save extra with a PIE Membership. - Get started & enjoy!
Come along and experience your creative adventure. - Want to repeat? Sure!
Learn over several weeks on a fixed date.
Our multi-day creative courses for you
Painting
Your canvas - your rules: Let colours speak for you. In our multi-day painting courses in Basel and Zurich, you will learn everything from techniques to your own signature style. Whether acrylic, watercolour, oil or modern mixed media - here your creativity will be taken to the next level.
Ceramics
Shape your vision: clay in top form. Our multi-day ceramics courses take you from the first bowl to the perfect glaze. Turn the potter's wheel, experiment with colours and learn how to turn earth into real art.
Crafting
We don't (yet) offer multi-day craft and PIE kids' courses - but maybe something will come along.
PIE Kids
Little artists, big works. Our PIE workshops are specially designed for children - with lots of colour, creative materials and plenty of fun and games. Perfect for birthdays or just for fun.
More information about our multi-day painting courses in Switzerland
Our multi-day creative courses take place in Basel and Zurich - centrally located and easily accessible.
Whether painting courses or ceramics courses - we offer creative immersion at every level. Our courses are suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced hobby artists who are looking to develop their technique or find new inspiration.
The best thing is that all materials are included in the course price - you don't need to bring anything except your desire for colour, form and imagination.
If you miss an appointment or something comes up, we offer flexible rebooking options.
You become part of our open PIE community, where you can find inspiration, exchange ideas and develop creatively. Sounds good? Then join us - and give your creativity space!
Become a member
Do you love being creative? Then a membership in the Paint It Easy painting studio is just the thing for you.
FAQs - Questions and answers about our multi-day painting courses
Whether you're a first-timer or a pro, our courses are suitable for all levels.
Nothing but good humour! We provide the material.
Simply book online, secure your place and get started!
No problem! You can catch up on missed lessons in the next run of the course - or you can simply come to our studio classes to work through the material individually.
Our courses are mainly held in English. Many of our instructors are bilingual (English & German) and are happy to explain in both languages if required.
Of course! Get a gift voucher and give someone a creative treat.
Introduction to Oil Painting
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 4 × 2.5 hours
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
- Weekly step-by-step 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 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, 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 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
Introduction to Oil Painting
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 4 × 2.5 hours
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
- Weekly step-by-step 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 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, 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 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
Autumn Camp Oct 6–10 – Week Passes
Make School Breaks Creative – with PIE!
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 1 Week
Up to 20% discount for Members
Holiday activities for children - creative experiences with a varied programme
In our creative holiday activities for children - such as holiday painting courses - participants have the opportunity to work on a variety of art and craft projects or take part in themed workshops. Supervision is usually provided by experienced professionals from the artistic or educational field. Depending on the offer, additional activities such as excursions, museum visits, explorations in nature or weather-dependent indoor options such as cinema or group games can also be part of the programme.
Sample schedule of a holiday camp
A holiday camp can, for example, run on weekdays over a period of two weeks - with a daily supervision time of around 8.45 am to 5.15 pm and a group size of between 4 and 16 children.
Typical daily schedule (example structure)
08:45 - 09:00: Arrival time
09:00 - 10:15: Yoga, dance & other active stimuli
10:15 - 10:30: Healthy Snacks
10:30 - 12:00: Workshop phase
12:00 - 12:45: Lunch
12:45 - 15:15: Excursions (outdoor/indoor)
15:30 - 17:00: Individual projects or group sessions
17:00 - 17:15: Final round & pick-up
The times and activities can be adapted depending on the weather or the focus of the programme.
What is included?
Many programmes include materials, workshops, balanced catering and possible entrance fees for external activities. Transport costs are usually not included. Food intolerances should be communicated in advance so that consideration can be given.
Concept of creative programmes
The content of such programmes is varied: from traditional drawing and painting techniques to sculpting with clay or mixed media - children can explore different materials and forms of expression. Additional elements such as yoga or movement sessions promote relaxation, mindfulness and strengthen the sense of community.
Taking home the results
At the end of the programmes, the children often receive a personal collection of their work - in the form of a sketchbook or portfolio, for example - as a reminder of what they have experienced and their own creative progress.
Down to Earth: First Steps in Ceramics
Discover hand-building: A PIE Ceramics Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 3 x 3 Hours
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
Introduction to Illustration
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Absolutely! Here’s your PIE-style description for your 4-week Introduction to Illustration Course, positioning it as visual storytelling for all styles — comics, manga, character design, or personal expression.
Every drawing tells a story.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the art of illustration — the playful and powerful world of visual storytelling.
Whether you love comics, graphic novels, manga, zines, or just want to bring your ideas and characters to life, this course gives you the foundation to start telling stories through your art.
We’ll explore the basics of character design, composition, dynamic poses, and simple inking and shading techniques. You’ll learn how to build images that speak without words — whether you’re illustrating a single scene or starting your own visual universe.
This isn’t about getting it “perfect” — it’s about getting it out of your head and onto the page.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional illustrator
- Live demos and examples from comics, manga & more
- Time to practise character poses, scenes & storytelling techniques
- A relaxed space to develop your personal style and ideas
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Character creation basics (faces, bodies, expressions)
- Poses and movement for dynamic drawings
- Simple composition and layout tricks
- Inking, shading, and linework techniques
- How to tell stories through images — with or without words
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- Paper, pencils, pens, markers & illustration tools
- Full use of our professional studio and resources
Just bring your ideas — and let’s bring them to life.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes — if you’ve ever dreamed of telling stories with your art.
Perfect for beginners or hobby creatives who want to explore illustration, comics, manga, or personal projects — no experience required, just imagination.
🥂 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 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
Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel
From lump to lovely: A PIE Ceramics Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 4 x 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
From your first lump of clay to a wheel-thrown masterpiece (or three).
This beginner-friendly 4 weeks course is your deep-dive intro to the spinning, swirling, centering joy of the potter’s wheel — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little muddy.
Over four weeks, we’ll guide you step by step through the fundamentals of wheel throwing: from prepping your clay and finding your centre, to pulling up walls and refining your form. You’ll shape pieces like cups, small bowls or vases — and begin to develop your own rhythm and relationship with this meditative, tactile craft.
This course is perfect if you’ve always wanted to try the wheel — or if you’ve done a taster and now want to go deeper.
✏️ What to Expect
- Weekly classes with hands-on instruction and demos
- Personalised guidance in a small group setting
- Techniques like wedging, centering, opening, pulling, shaping & trimming
- Intro to decorating tools: carving, stamping, and adding attachments
- The basics of glazing and finishing
- Full access to our professional ceramics studio and tools
- Time to explore, experiment and build confidence on the wheel
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare and centre clay on the wheel
- The core techniques of throwing symmetrical forms
- How to trim and refine your pieces once leather-hard
- Surface design & decoration techniques to make your work your own
- Basic glazing principles and studio workflows
- Best practices for independent practice and next steps
🎁 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Use of studio equipment and your own wheel each session
- Firing & glazing of your finished pieces
- Safe storage of your works between sessions
- Your handmade ceramics — ready for pickup approx. 4 weeks after the last class
All you need to bring is comfy clothes, tied-back hair, and a sense of adventure. We’ll provide aprons, towels — and of course, encouragement.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely. This course is ideal for:
- Complete beginners with no wheel experience
- Anyone who’s taken a taster and is ready to deepen their skills
- Creatives looking for structure, flow, and personal growth at the wheel
If you’re more experienced, you may want to explore our intermediate courses or ongoing Studio Classes to continue developing your style.
🥂 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
Introduction to Soft Pastels
A 4‑Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Bright, bold, buttery soft – welcome to your new creative obsession!
Get ready to dive into the world of soft pastels in this fun and hands-on 4-week course, perfect for curious beginners and creative explorers who want to learn, play, and fall in love with colour.
No prep. No brushes. No drying time.
Just pure colour, right at your fingertips.
🖌️ What to Expect:
Over four playful sessions, you’ll:
- Unlock the Magic of Pigment-Packed Colour
Discover why soft pastels are so satisfying to use – super intense colours that go straight from stick to paper like butter on toast. - Get Messy (the Fun Kind)
Smudge, layer, and blend with your hands (or gloves, if you’re fancy). No water, no waiting, just instant colour flow. - Experiment Freely
Try bold moves, soft fades, or something totally unexpected – soft pastels are easy to start, hard to stop, and super forgiving. - Create Work You Actually Love
Learn how to capture mood, atmosphere, and emotion – even if you’re a total beginner.
✅ We’ve Got You Covered:
- All materials provided – paper, tools, and our juicy selection of soft pastels (spoiler: they’re gorgeous).
- Expert guidance in a supportive, no-pressure space.
- Zero clean-up – no brushes, no water, no stress.
💥 Why You’ll Love Soft Pastels:
- Instant Results – No drying, no waiting.
- Low Effort, High Reward – Paper + pastels = endless possibilities.
- Vivid Colours – What you see is what you get.
- Totally Addictive – (Seriously, just wait till you open the box).
- Perfect for Everyone – No skills required, just a little curiosity.
🎉 This Course Is for You If…
- You’re a total beginner or a creative soul looking for a new obsession.
- You want to explore colour without rules.
- You love the idea of getting your hands dirty (in the best way possible).
Ready to make your mark?
Let’s pastel like there’s no tomorrow!
🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips, Snacks & Hellos
We like to start 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 celebrate the beginning of your creative journey with a complimentary welcome drink. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
You can also upgrade to one of our signature drinks, mocktails, or smoothies for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Feeling peckish?
Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu during class sessions — think wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and light snacks — perfect for staying energized while you create. Extra drinks are available at standard menu prices.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills with a structured approach. If you’ve already got some experience, it’s a great opportunity to organize what you know and build stronger creative habits.
For more advanced students, join our studio sessions for more independent, project-based learning.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- Arrival: Please come 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates.
- Storage: We’ll safely store your creations between classes and package them nicely at the end of the course.
- Keep practicing: Learning doesn’t stop when class ends. We recommend joining our studio sessions to continue growing in a supportive, creative community.
Introduction to Soft Pastels
A 4‑Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Basel
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Bright, bold, buttery soft – welcome to your new creative obsession!
Get ready to dive into the world of soft pastels in this fun and hands-on 4-week course, perfect for curious beginners and creative explorers who want to learn, play, and fall in love with colour.
No prep. No brushes. No drying time.
Just pure colour, right at your fingertips.
🖌️ What to Expect:
Over four playful sessions, you’ll:
- Unlock the Magic of Pigment-Packed Colour
Discover why soft pastels are so satisfying to use – super intense colours that go straight from stick to paper like butter on toast. - Get Messy (the Fun Kind)
Smudge, layer, and blend with your hands (or gloves, if you’re fancy). No water, no waiting, just instant colour flow. - Experiment Freely
Try bold moves, soft fades, or something totally unexpected – soft pastels are easy to start, hard to stop, and super forgiving. - Create Work You Actually Love
Learn how to capture mood, atmosphere, and emotion – even if you’re a total beginner.
✅ We’ve Got You Covered:
- All materials provided – paper, tools, and our juicy selection of soft pastels (spoiler: they’re gorgeous).
- Expert guidance in a supportive, no-pressure space.
- Zero clean-up – no brushes, no water, no stress.
💥 Why You’ll Love Soft Pastels:
- Instant Results – No drying, no waiting.
- Low Effort, High Reward – Paper + pastels = endless possibilities.
- Vivid Colours – What you see is what you get.
- Totally Addictive – (Seriously, just wait till you open the box).
- Perfect for Everyone – No skills required, just a little curiosity.
🎉 This Course Is for You If…
- You’re a total beginner or a creative soul looking for a new obsession.
- You want to explore colour without rules.
- You love the idea of getting your hands dirty (in the best way possible).
Ready to make your mark?
Let’s pastel like there’s no tomorrow!
🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips, Snacks & Hellos
We like to start 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 celebrate the beginning of your creative journey with a complimentary welcome drink. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
You can also upgrade to one of our signature drinks, mocktails, or smoothies for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Feeling peckish?
Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu during class sessions — think wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and light snacks — perfect for staying energized while you create. Extra drinks are available at standard menu prices.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills with a structured approach. If you’ve already got some experience, it’s a great opportunity to organize what you know and build stronger creative habits.
For more advanced students, join our studio sessions for more independent, project-based learning.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- Arrival: Please come 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates.
- Storage: We’ll safely store your creations between classes and package them nicely at the end of the course.
- Keep practicing: Learning doesn’t stop when class ends. We recommend joining our studio sessions to continue growing in a supportive, creative community.
Autumn Camp Oct 13–17 – Week Passes
Make School Breaks Creative – with PIE!
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 1 Week
Up to 20% discount for Members
Holiday activities for children - creative experiences with a varied programme
In our creative holiday activities for children - such as holiday painting courses - participants have the opportunity to work on a variety of art and craft projects or take part in themed workshops. Supervision is usually provided by experienced professionals from the artistic or educational field. Depending on the offer, additional activities such as excursions, museum visits, explorations in nature or weather-dependent indoor options such as cinema or group games can also be part of the programme.
Sample schedule of a holiday camp
A holiday camp can, for example, run on weekdays over a period of two weeks - with a daily supervision time of around 8.45 am to 5.15 pm and a group size of between 4 and 16 children.
Typical daily schedule (example structure)
08:45 - 09:00: Arrival time
09:00 - 10:15: Yoga, dance & other active stimuli
10:15 - 10:30: Healthy Snacks
10:30 - 12:00: Workshop phase
12:00 - 12:45: Lunch
12:45 - 15:15: Excursions (outdoor/indoor)
15:30 - 17:00: Individual projects or group sessions
17:00 - 17:15: Final round & pick-up
The times and activities can be adapted depending on the weather or the focus of the programme.
What is included?
Many programmes include materials, workshops, balanced catering and possible entrance fees for external activities. Transport costs are usually not included. Food intolerances should be communicated in advance so that consideration can be given.
Concept of creative programmes
The content of such programmes is varied: from traditional drawing and painting techniques to sculpting with clay or mixed media - children can explore different materials and forms of expression. Additional elements such as yoga or movement sessions promote relaxation, mindfulness and strengthen the sense of community.
Taking home the results
At the end of the programmes, the children often receive a personal collection of their work - in the form of a sketchbook or portfolio, for example - as a reminder of what they have experienced and their own creative progress.
Touch Base - Three Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel
From lump to lovely: A PIE Ceramics Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 3 x 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
🌀 From Your First Lump of Clay to a Wheel-Thrown Masterpiece (or Three)
Ready to spin, centre, and make something beautifully yours?
This 3-week beginner course is your fast, fun intro to the swirling, muddy magic of the potter’s wheel. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
Over three weeks, you’ll learn the three essentials of wheel throwing:
- Shaping on the wheel
- Trimming and refining your forms
- Glazing your fired pieces for a final, lasting shine
You’ll start with the basics — prepping clay, finding your centre — then move on to pulling up walls, experimenting with form, and creating real pieces like cups, bowls, or small vases.
Along the way, you’ll get into the rhythm of the wheel, find your own pace, and discover why so many potters fall in love with this meditative, hands-on craft.
This course is perfect if you’ve always wanted to try the wheel — or if you’ve had a first taste and are ready to go deeper.
✏️ What to Expect
- Weekly classes with hands-on instruction and demos
- Personalised guidance in a small group setting
- Techniques like wedging, centering, opening, pulling, shaping & trimming
- Intro to decorating tools: carving, stamping, and adding attachments
- The basics of glazing and finishing
- Full access to our professional ceramics studio and tools
- Time to explore, experiment and build confidence on the wheel
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare and centre clay on the wheel
- The core techniques of throwing symmetrical forms
- How to trim and refine your pieces once leather-hard
- Surface design & decoration techniques to make your work your own
- Basic glazing principles and studio workflows
- Best practices for independent practice and next steps
🎁 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Use of studio equipment and your own wheel each session
- Firing & glazing of your finished pieces
- Safe storage of your works between sessions
- Your handmade ceramics — ready for pickup approx. 4 weeks after the last class
All you need to bring is comfy clothes, tied-back hair, and a sense of adventure. We’ll provide aprons, towels — and of course, encouragement.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely. This course is ideal for:
- Complete beginners with no wheel experience
- Anyone who’s taken a taster and is ready to deepen their skills
- Creatives looking for structure, flow, and personal growth at the wheel
If you’re more experienced, you may want to explore our intermediate courses or ongoing Studio Classes to continue developing your style.
🥂 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
Spinning Beginnings: First Steps on the Potter‘s Wheel
From lump to lovely: A PIE Ceramics Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 4 x 3 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
From your first lump of clay to a wheel-thrown masterpiece (or three).
This beginner-friendly 4 weeks course is your deep-dive intro to the spinning, swirling, centering joy of the potter’s wheel — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little muddy.
Over four weeks, we’ll guide you step by step through the fundamentals of wheel throwing: from prepping your clay and finding your centre, to pulling up walls and refining your form. You’ll shape pieces like cups, small bowls or vases — and begin to develop your own rhythm and relationship with this meditative, tactile craft.
This course is perfect if you’ve always wanted to try the wheel — or if you’ve done a taster and now want to go deeper.
✏️ What to Expect
- Weekly classes with hands-on instruction and demos
- Personalised guidance in a small group setting
- Techniques like wedging, centering, opening, pulling, shaping & trimming
- Intro to decorating tools: carving, stamping, and adding attachments
- The basics of glazing and finishing
- Full access to our professional ceramics studio and tools
- Time to explore, experiment and build confidence on the wheel
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare and centre clay on the wheel
- The core techniques of throwing symmetrical forms
- How to trim and refine your pieces once leather-hard
- Surface design & decoration techniques to make your work your own
- Basic glazing principles and studio workflows
- Best practices for independent practice and next steps
🎁 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Use of studio equipment and your own wheel each session
- Firing & glazing of your finished pieces
- Safe storage of your works between sessions
- Your handmade ceramics — ready for pickup approx. 4 weeks after the last class
All you need to bring is comfy clothes, tied-back hair, and a sense of adventure. We’ll provide aprons, towels — and of course, encouragement.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely. This course is ideal for:
- Complete beginners with no wheel experience
- Anyone who’s taken a taster and is ready to deepen their skills
- Creatives looking for structure, flow, and personal growth at the wheel
If you’re more experienced, you may want to explore our intermediate courses or ongoing Studio Classes to continue developing your style.
🥂 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
Introduction to Illustration
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Every drawing tells a story.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the art of illustration — the playful and powerful world of visual storytelling.
Whether you love comics, graphic novels, manga, zines, or just want to bring your ideas and characters to life, this course gives you the foundation to start telling stories through your art.
We’ll explore the basics of character design, composition, dynamic poses, and simple inking and shading techniques. You’ll learn how to build images that speak without words — whether you’re illustrating a single scene or starting your own visual universe.
This isn’t about getting it “perfect” — it’s about getting it out of your head and onto the page.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional illustrator
- Live demos and examples from comics, manga & more
- Time to practise character poses, scenes & storytelling techniques
- A relaxed space to develop your personal style and ideas
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Character creation basics (faces, bodies, expressions)
- Poses and movement for dynamic drawings
- Simple composition and layout tricks
- Inking, shading, and linework techniques
- How to tell stories through images — with or without words
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- Paper, pencils, pens, markers & illustration tools
- Full use of our professional studio and resources
Just bring your ideas — and let’s bring them to life.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes — if you’ve ever dreamed of telling stories with your art.
Perfect for beginners or hobby creatives who want to explore illustration, comics, manga, or personal projects — no experience required, just imagination.
🥂 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 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
«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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