Pottery courses Zurich
Creative pottery course in Zurich
Want to learn how to make pottery? Then grab the clay and let's get started. Our pottery courses in Zurich are perfect for anyone who wants to be creative, a little crazy and have a lot of fun. Whether you're a beginner or a pro - with us you'll learn practically everything about clay, from the first touch to the finished ceramic piece from the kiln.
Hand-building Taster
Let’s shape!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Just curious? Perfect.
This is your chance to dip a toe (well, a hand) into the world of clay — no commitment, no pressure. In this ceramic taster workshop, you’ll get a hands-on intro to basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab shaping. It’s a playful and beginner-friendly session designed to give you a feel for the material, the process, and the magic of making something from scratch.
You’ll create a small ceramic piece to keep — and leave with a better idea of whether this hobby is for you, or if you’re ready to dive deeper into a full course.
No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
✏️ What to Expect
- A relaxed, creative session guided by one of our ceramic artists
- Step-by-step intro to pinch, coil, and slab techniques
- Time to decorate and personalise your piece
- A social, friendly space with no pressure to “get it right”
- All tools, materials, and inspiration provided
🎁 What You’ll Take Home
- One finished ceramic piece (we fire and glaze it for you)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- A fun, hands-on experience — and a solid intro to the world of ceramics
- A better sense of whether a full course or ongoing studio time is your next step
🧠 Who It’s For
- Anyone who’s curious about ceramics but not ready to dive in (yet)
- People looking for a one-time creative experience or weekend adventure
- Future students who want to try before they commit to a full course
- Creative folks who need a screen-free, tactile, joyfully messy couple of hours
🥂 Sip & Shape
You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.
Need a snack?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting messy
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Fell in love with clay? Great — we offer courses, studio classes, and more to keep going!
Autumn Vibes: Shape your pumpkin
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Autumn Clay Pumpkin Workshop
Join us for a cozy ceramic-making event and shape your very own clay pumpkins! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, this hands-on workshop will guide you through crafting autumn-inspired pieces that bring warmth and charm to your home. Perfect for seasonal décor or a unique handmade gift, your clay pumpkins will capture the spirit of fall. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and autumn vibes!
✨ Part One: Shape it
We’ll guide you through the basics of hand-building with clay, showing you how to form a beautiful pumpkin with soft, organic curves inspired by nature. Whether you keep it simple or add textured details, this is your chance to slow down and get grounded (in the best way).
🎨 Part Two: Paint it
Once your plate is shaped, you’ll dive into underglaze painting — adding colour, contrast, and your personal touch. Our instructors will be there to offer tips and inspo, but you make the creative calls. Botanical pattern? Bright autumn tones? Scary face? You do you.
In this class you will have the opportunity to shape up to 3 little pumpkins of different shapes, or invest your time in just one larger pumpkin.
🧡 After the event, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — a little slice of ceramic joy, handmade and totally unique.
Perfect for first-timers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to make something slow, soulful, and stunning.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work
Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).
Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.
🏺 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
- One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
- A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
- The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
- Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
- All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Hand-building Taster
Let’s shape!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Just curious? Perfect.
This is your chance to dip a toe (well, a hand) into the world of clay — no commitment, no pressure. In this ceramic taster workshop, you’ll get a hands-on intro to basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab shaping. It’s a playful and beginner-friendly session designed to give you a feel for the material, the process, and the magic of making something from scratch.
You’ll create a small ceramic piece to keep — and leave with a better idea of whether this hobby is for you, or if you’re ready to dive deeper into a full course.
No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
✏️ What to Expect
- A relaxed, creative session guided by one of our ceramic artists
- Step-by-step intro to pinch, coil, and slab techniques
- Time to decorate and personalise your piece
- A social, friendly space with no pressure to “get it right”
- All tools, materials, and inspiration provided
🎁 What You’ll Take Home
- One finished ceramic piece (we fire and glaze it for you)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- A fun, hands-on experience — and a solid intro to the world of ceramics
- A better sense of whether a full course or ongoing studio time is your next step
🧠 Who It’s For
- Anyone who’s curious about ceramics but not ready to dive in (yet)
- People looking for a one-time creative experience or weekend adventure
- Future students who want to try before they commit to a full course
- Creative folks who need a screen-free, tactile, joyfully messy couple of hours
🥂 Sip & Shape
You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.
Need a snack?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting messy
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Fell in love with clay? Great — we offer courses, studio classes, and more to keep going!
Domino Effect: From Clay to Play
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Because store-bought is boring.
A creative ceramics event where timeless gameplay meets handmade design.
Turn a lump of clay into a full set of playable art.
In this relaxed, hands-on session, you’ll sculpt and personalise your own set of ceramic dominoes—each tile crafted by hand, with your own creative twist.
Classic game, modern glow-up.
With step-by-step guidance, you’ll shape, dot, and decorate each piece—whether you go minimalist, maximalist, or totally abstract. Add texture, colour, or subtle flair. No experience needed—just a love of making and maybe a bit of strategy.
You’ll leave with:
- A full domino set, handmade and uniquely yours
- New clay skills (and maybe a new hobby)
- A game-night centerpiece with serious style
Once your set is fired in the kiln, it’s ready to play, gift, or simply admire.
Satisfying to make. Even better to play.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work
Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).
Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.
🏺 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
- One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
- A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
- The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
- Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
- All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
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
Wheel-throwing Taster
Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
🎡 Just curious? Even better.
This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.
You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.
✏️ What to Expect
- A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
- Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
- Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
- A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
- All tools, clay, and good energy provided
🎁 What You’ll Take Home
- One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
- A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step
🧠 Who It’s For
- Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
- Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
- Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
- Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course
🥂 Sip & Spin
You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.
Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!
Shape & Fun: Animal Vases
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
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✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work
Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.
Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.
Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.
No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.
🏺 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
- One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
- A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
- The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
- Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
- All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Hand-building Taster
Let’s shape!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Just curious? Perfect.
This is your chance to dip a toe (well, a hand) into the world of clay — no commitment, no pressure. In this ceramic taster workshop, you’ll get a hands-on intro to basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab shaping. It’s a playful and beginner-friendly session designed to give you a feel for the material, the process, and the magic of making something from scratch.
You’ll create a small ceramic piece to keep — and leave with a better idea of whether this hobby is for you, or if you’re ready to dive deeper into a full course.
No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
✏️ What to Expect
- A relaxed, creative session guided by one of our ceramic artists
- Step-by-step intro to pinch, coil, and slab techniques
- Time to decorate and personalise your piece
- A social, friendly space with no pressure to “get it right”
- All tools, materials, and inspiration provided
🎁 What You’ll Take Home
- One finished ceramic piece (we fire and glaze it for you)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- A fun, hands-on experience — and a solid intro to the world of ceramics
- A better sense of whether a full course or ongoing studio time is your next step
🧠 Who It’s For
- Anyone who’s curious about ceramics but not ready to dive in (yet)
- People looking for a one-time creative experience or weekend adventure
- Future students who want to try before they commit to a full course
- Creative folks who need a screen-free, tactile, joyfully messy couple of hours
🥂 Sip & Shape
You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.
Need a snack?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting messy
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Fell in love with clay? Great — we offer courses, studio classes, and more to keep going!
Surface Art: Sgraffito
Unveiling Hidden Depths: a PIE Ceramic Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Scratch beneath the surface — and reveal something beautiful.
Sgraffito — from the Italian “to scratch” — is a decorative ceramics technique that’s all about revealing contrast, pattern, and surprise. In this inspiring 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to turn a simple slab of clay into a stunning ceramic plate using this ancient and captivating method.
We’ll start by rolling and shaping your plate by hand, then applying a layer of coloured slip (liquid clay). Once that’s set, the real magic begins — you’ll carve into the surface to create your own design, revealing the clay underneath in bold lines, fine textures, or whatever shapes your imagination leads you to. No drawing skills needed — just a sense of curiosity and a love of detail.
You’ll be guided every step of the way in a relaxed and welcoming studio atmosphere. From the first press of clay to the final scratch of your carving tool, you’ll explore the sgraffito process with hands-on support, plenty of encouragement, and a glass of something refreshing in hand — your choice of wine, tea, prosecco, or something non-alcoholic to sip as you shape.
After the session, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. Your finished sgraffito plate will be ready for pickup in about 4 weeks. One plate is included in the price — if you’re inspired to make more, you can simply pay for extra materials on the spot.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to slow down, scratch beneath the surface, and uncover something beautifully their own.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work
Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.
Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.
Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.
No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.
🏺 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
- One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
- A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
- The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
- Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
- All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Plant it! - Your Ceramic Plant Pot
Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Let’s get those hands muddy and your creativity blooming! 🌱
In this laid-back, hands-on ceramics event, you’ll roll, shape, and build your very own one-of-a-kind planting pot – perfect for your favourite green buddy, cactus, or tiny jungle.
No experience? No problem! We’ll show you easy hand-building techniques to create anything from a classic round pot to something totally quirky, wobbly, or wonderfully weird.
Go smooth or go wild with textures – it’s your pot, your style! You’ll even get to add cut-outs, patterns, or cheeky faces to make your planter extra you.
Good vibes, great people, and a plant-loving masterpiece to take home.
✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work
Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).
Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.
🏺 What’s Included
- All tools, materials, and clay
- Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
- One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
- A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
- The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours
🔥 Firing & Pickup
We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.
🥂 A Toast to Creativity
Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week
Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.
🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)
Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
- Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
- All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
- Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+
👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
Wheel-throwing Taster
Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
🎡 Just curious? Even better.
This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.
You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.
✏️ What to Expect
- A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
- Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
- Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
- A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
- All tools, clay, and good energy provided
🎁 What You’ll Take Home
- One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
- A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step
🧠 Who It’s For
- Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
- Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
- Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
- Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course
🥂 Sip & Spin
You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.
Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!
Hand-building Taster
Let’s shape!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Just curious? Perfect.
This is your chance to dip a toe (well, a hand) into the world of clay — no commitment, no pressure. In this ceramic taster workshop, you’ll get a hands-on intro to basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab shaping. It’s a playful and beginner-friendly session designed to give you a feel for the material, the process, and the magic of making something from scratch.
You’ll create a small ceramic piece to keep — and leave with a better idea of whether this hobby is for you, or if you’re ready to dive deeper into a full course.
No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
✏️ What to Expect
- A relaxed, creative session guided by one of our ceramic artists
- Step-by-step intro to pinch, coil, and slab techniques
- Time to decorate and personalise your piece
- A social, friendly space with no pressure to “get it right”
- All tools, materials, and inspiration provided
🎁 What You’ll Take Home
- One finished ceramic piece (we fire and glaze it for you)
- The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
- A fun, hands-on experience — and a solid intro to the world of ceramics
- A better sense of whether a full course or ongoing studio time is your next step
🧠 Who It’s For
- Anyone who’s curious about ceramics but not ready to dive in (yet)
- People looking for a one-time creative experience or weekend adventure
- Future students who want to try before they commit to a full course
- Creative folks who need a screen-free, tactile, joyfully messy couple of hours
🥂 Sip & Shape
You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.
Need a snack?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting messy
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
- Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
- Fell in love with clay? Great — we offer courses, studio classes, and more to keep going!
Why take a pottery course in Zurich at Paint It Easy?
Pottery is relaxation, creativity and craftsmanship all in one. Every pottery course for adults at PIE in Zurich is an adventure in itself. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will learn from professionals how to achieve great success with simple techniques. The focus is not only on the finished piece, but above all on the creative journey to get there. Fun and a good mood are guaranteed. So, treat yourself to some time out and mould your ideas in our pottery courses.
Our pottery courses are aimed at anyone who enjoys working creatively with clay. If you've never held clay in your hands before, our pottery for beginners course is just right for you. Here we show you step by step how to create your first work of art from a lump of clay.
In short: nothing. Our learn to make pottery course includes everything you need - including clay, tools and aprons. All you need to bring is your creativity and a good mood.
Yes, definitely! If you already have experience, our Studio Classes or the Open Atelier are just right for you. Become a member, use the space for your projects - or get in touch with us directly so that we can find the right programme for you.
Our offers in Zurich
Our range of pottery courses is as extensive as the clay under your fingernails after a course. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we're sure to have the right course for you. And if you're interested in working on the potter's wheel, we also have a pottery wheel course for you.
Our courses are perfect for individuals, groups, team events or even as a creative dating idea. Thanks to small groups, you get personalised support and really learn something. No dry theory talk, but real hands-on pottery. And if you want to keep at it, we also offer advanced courses. We offer: Pottery courses for beginners, pottery on the wheel course, pottery course for adults and workshops or courses lasting several days.
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PIE Creative Café Zurich
Your creative coaches
Our team consists of experienced artists, pottery professionals and creative minds. We will show you how to turn your ideas into clay with a lot of passion and humour - without any stiff art school vibes. Whether you are working with clay for the first time or want to perfect your technique, we will guide you on your creative path with lots of fresh ideas.
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Pati 
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Coco - +31Zum Team
Pottery courses in Zurich - let your creative journey begin
Whether alone, with friends or as a company event - a pottery course in Zurich at PIE is always a brilliant idea. With our cool instructions, relaxed vibes and professional guidance, you'll become a clay pro in no time at all. And the best thing is: you can also give our pottery course as a gift. With our vouchers you can give creative souls a real treat.
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8002 Zurich
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FAQs - Everything you need to know about our pottery courses in Zurich
The costs depend on the course and its duration. Take a look at our pottery course programme and find the right offer for you.
No. With the right instructions, anyone can learn to make pottery - all you need is a little patience ... and some clay under your fingernails.
In short: better not - the wrong clay or glaze can really pop during firing 💥. But: If you want to use your own materials, talk to our ceramics team. We'll see together whether and how it's possible.
The hand assembly is ideal for beginners, while the potter's wheel is for those who want to challenge themselves.
After just one pottery event or workshop, you'll be holding your first self-made piece in your hands. If you want to go deeper and develop your skills, we recommend our courses - the more often you come, the better you'll get!
«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
