Watercolour courses Zurich
Watercolour painting courses with lots of fun in Zurich
Our watercolour painting courses in Zurich are like jumping into a colourful pot of paint: relaxed, laid-back and full of creative energy. Whether you want to learn to paint in watercolours and are a complete beginner trying out your first strokes or you already have some experience and are looking for new inspiration in our watercolour painting course - you'll find all the creative possibilities here.
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
- Multi-day Course
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 4 × 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Watercolor: light, flowing, and sometimes… totally unpredictable.
That’s exactly what makes it so exciting.
In this 4-week course, you’ll explore the basics of painting with watercolor — one of the most loved (and sometimes feared) mediums in the art world. Whether you’re continuing your journey after our Acrylics course or jumping straight into watercolors for the first time, this course is designed to help you understand the medium and feel in controlwhile still embracing its natural, fluid beauty.
You’ll learn essential watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, glazing, and lifting. You’ll discover how to balance control with flow, how to build vibrant layers without overworking your painting, and how to let the water do part of the magic for you.
By the end, you’ll have the skills to start painting with confidence — and a whole new appreciation for this playful, flowing medium.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional artist
- Live demonstrations to introduce each technique
- Time to practise and experiment with each method
- A relaxed, supportive space where you can ask questions and explore your style
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Core watercolor techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering & more
- How to build light, depth, and texture with transparent layers
- Controlling water and pigment flow
- Lifting and correcting techniques
- How to balance planning with playful exploration
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- High-quality watercolor paper, paints, brushes & tools
- Full use of our professional studio and materials
Just bring your curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Absolutely! Whether you’re building on your painting basics or diving straight into watercolors, this course will give you the confidence, techniques, and freedom to let the paint flow without fear.
🥂 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
Stairway to Heaven
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Flow. Fade. Glow. A path into light.
In this watercolour painting session on paper, we’re following the Stairway to Heaven. Picture a glowing staircase descending towards a shimmering lake, painted in sunlit ochre and layered blues. With washes, blends, and flowing pigments, you’ll capture that dreamy moment where landscape turns almost lyrical.
No experience needed — just curiosity for colour, water, and the way light plays on paper. You’ll leave with a painting that feels airy, radiant, and full of summer vibes.
✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!
Robin in the Snow
Paint & Sip – PIE Watercolor Painting Event
- PIE Event
- Beginner
- PIE Zürich
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Frost and feathers. And a gentle song.
In this watercolour painting session, you’ll bring to life a tiny robin perched on a branch of pine, resting softly in the winter frost. Delicate washes of red and brown glow against the cool blues of snow and sky, creating a tender contrast of warmth and chill.
No experience needed — just a love for winter days, small wonders of nature, and the calm joy of painting with light, flowing colour.
✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.
Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:
- A chill, friendly atmosphere
- All the necessary art supplies
- Pre-prepared templates
- Step-by-step guidance from our instructors
All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.
🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites
Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:
- A soft drink or hot drink
- A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
- Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)
Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.
🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.
📋 Good to Know
- Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
- All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
- Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.
For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms
🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes an A3 size watercolor paper, perfect for your creative masterpiece.
🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!
You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!
Why take a watercolour painting course at Paint It Easy in Zurich?
The answer is quite simple: here you can let your creative and colourful side shine. Our courses offer you an ideal introduction to the fascinating world of flowing colours - without any rigid studio rules ... but with lots of freedom, colour and, of course, fun. All materials, such as brushes, colours and paper, are already prepared for you - just bring your enthusiasm. Whether you want to learn to paint with watercolours or want to try out new effects as an advanced painter - come along.
Yes please. Our watercolour courses are designed to introduce you to the techniques without any pressure. Believe us, you'll enjoy it.
You don't need to pack anything else - all the necessary materials are on site. All that matters is your desire to be creative and experiment.
In any case. You'll have twice as much fun painting watercolours together.
Our offers in Zurich
In our courses in Zurich, we paint, experiment, blot and laugh in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner starting out or an advanced student wanting to try out special techniques - our programme is varied and individually tailored to your wishes.
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Courses lasting several days
PIE Creative Café Zurich
Crazy watercolour professionals with a heart
We are not a traditional painting school with strict rules or outdated theory. Our team consists of passionate artists who love to share their enthusiasm for watercolour painting. In Zurich, you will find inspiring people who will motivate you to start your creative journey and keep discovering new things.
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Pati
Eszti
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Watercolour courses in Zurich
Our painting school in Zurich offers you the perfect space to immerse yourself in the world of colour. Here you can experiment in a relaxed atmosphere, learn new techniques, meet lots of great people and become part of a creative community. Whether you prefer to be creative on your own or share your ideas in a group - you decide.
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FAQs - Everything you need to know about our watercolour courses in Zurich
The course duration varies: We offer two- to three-hour courses, up to four-hour workshops, multi-day events such as weekend courses or free time for watercolour painting in our PIE Creative Café - ideal for any schedule.
Not at all. Our watercolour painting courses are designed to suit beginners, advanced, professional and experienced artists.
You will discover various watercolour painting techniques - from the absolute basics to special effects. This will enable you to develop your own style and create impressive works of art.
We welcome all interested parties. Our courses in Zurich are open to everyone.
Of course. All the artworks you paint in our courses belong to you.