Painting course
Painting courses with a fun guarantee
Fancy a colourful escalation? Our painting courses are like a party with brushes: relaxed, colourful and absolutely stress-free. Whether big or small, total novice or creative free spirit - we mix colours and fun into a varied cocktail.


We Are All Made of Stars
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
A sky full of sparkle, a lake full of magic, and zero light pollution.
Grab your brush, wish on a nebula, and dive into a night that’s anything but ordinary. This dreamy acrylic painting event takes you under a starry sky so vivid, you’ll practically hear the trees holding their breath.
Think: shimmering galaxies, glowing reflections, and deep-space blues that make your canvas feel like the universe zoomed in just for you. Add in some silhouetted trees, a calm lake, and your own cosmic flair — and you’ve got a painting that’s equal parts peaceful and powerful.
No telescope required. Just paint, relax, and channel your inner stargazer.
Because honestly? You are made of stars. So paint like it. 💫
Pollock in Pajamas
Action Painting Workshop for Kids & Parents
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 1.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Pollock in Pyjamas
What happens when you and your child become a painting team? In Pollock in Pyjamas, you don’t just paint next to each other — you create together.
You’ll mix your own colours, make creative decisions as a team and take on playful challenges that get you experimenting with movement, tools, colours and shapes. The twist? You each create your own artwork, while every challenge gives you something to share.
An instructor guides you through the whole experience, giving you one creative challenge at a time: What happens if you both use the same tool? What can you create with one shared colour? Can your child decide what happens next while you follow? You paint for a few minutes, stop, step back and see what happened — then get a new challenge and go again.
This gives kids a chance to discover colour mixing and creative techniques, make their own choices and experiment freely, while you get to join in rather than just watch from the sidelines.
That’s what makes Pollock in Pyjamas different from simply booking an Action Painting Park session. You don’t have to figure out what to do with all those colours, brushes and tools yourself. The instructor creates the framework, keeps the momentum going and helps turn all that creative energy into a shared experience — while you and your child decide what happens inside it. So you can get messy, try things, surprise each other and have fun creating something that is uniquely yours.
Come as a family. Paint as a team. Leave with two artworks — and a whole lot of stories in between.
Our Oldest Brother on Earth · Watercolor Painting
Guided Watercolour Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Drift, glow, and dive deep.
A majestic whale gliding through quiet waters, as golden rays of sunlight reach down from above — connecting two worlds in one soft, luminous moment.
In this watercolour session, we’ll explore the magic of transparency and light, using gentle washes and flowing layers to bring this underwater scene to life. Think soft gradients, diffused light, and that weightless feeling where everything moves slowly and effortlessly.
Watercolour is the perfect medium for this piece — fluid, atmospheric, and just a little bit dreamy.
Sweet May · Watercolor Painting
Guided Watercolour Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
A field in bloom, high in the mountains in May — where the air is still cool, but already carries the sweet scent of coming summer evenings.
In this watercolour painting session, we’ll capture a vast, flowing meadow filled with flowers and rich, warm green tones stretching across a mountain landscape. It’s a scene full of softness, atmosphere, and quiet movement — where light, mist, and colour gently dissolve into one another.
This is the perfect painting to explore the wet-on-wet technique, learning how to let pigments bleed, blend, and flow naturally on the paper to create that airy, luminous quality unique to watercolour. You’ll discover how to control just enough — and let go just enough — for the landscape to paint itself.
We’ll also focus on how to create the illusion of depth and perspective: how softer edges, cooler tones, and lighter washes can push forms into the distance, while richer greens and more defined brushwork bring the foreground to life. Step by step, you’ll build a sense of space that draws the eye through the field and into the mountains beyond.
Paint like Vincent: Starry Night
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Paint like Vincent…
Some skies are calm. This one is electric — spinning with stars, streaked with midnight blue, and pulsing with van Gogh’s restless, brilliant energy.
In this vivid, feel-everything painting session, you’ll step into the swirl and create your own version of the world’s most famous night. Deep blues, bright yellows, bold strokes — it’s less about getting it “right” and more about letting the movement take over.
Along the way, you’ll discover what makes van Gogh’s style so unforgettable: the power of expressive brushwork, the rhythm of every stroke, and how much personality can live inside the way you apply paint. You’ll learn that a brushstroke is not just a technique — it’s a form of expression. A small movement of your hand can completely change the feeling of a painting.
We’ll guide you through building layers, creating movement, and finding your own interpretation of this iconic artwork. You might even discover something about your own artistic style — how you naturally use colour, texture, and energy to tell a story on canvas.
Action Painting, Neon Edition
Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Splash. Drip. Splatter. Then… Glow.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and unlike anything you’ve tried before?
Our Neon Action Painting Workshop combines the freedom and excitement of Action Painting with the spectacular world of fluorescent colours and UV light, creating abstract artworks that transform before your eyes.
After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining the artistic principles behind strong abstract compositions. You’ll explore layering, movement, colour relationships, texture and composition as your painting gradually develops over approximately two hours. Rather than following a predefined design, every splash, brushstroke and creative decision becomes the inspiration for the next, allowing your artwork to evolve naturally from one moment to another.
Action Painting is an intuitive creative journey. Every mark on the canvas invites a new response, creating a continuous process of experimenting, observing and building upon what has already emerged. Throughout the workshop, you’ll work with a wide variety of paints, bottles, brushes, palette knives, rollers and other creative tools while your instructor demonstrates techniques, shares artistic insights and offers individual guidance whenever you need it.
And then the magic begins.
As the studio lights fade and the UV lights come to life, your painting reveals an entirely new personality. Fluorescent colours begin to glow, hidden details suddenly appear, and layers you barely noticed under daylight transform into vibrant, luminous compositions. What felt exciting before suddenly becomes immersive.
No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering a unique balance between spontaneity, intuition and artistic intention.
Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, celebrate with friends or simply experience painting in a completely different way, the Neon Action Painting Workshop combines creative freedom, artistic guidance and an unforgettable visual spectacle unlike any other workshop.
You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells two stories—one in daylight, and another that only comes alive under UV light.
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Paint & BRUNCH: Monet`s Waterlilies
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop & Brunch
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Creative Café
- 3 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Brushes out, vibes on — we’re heading to Monet’s garden.
In this vibrant acrylic session, we’ll dive headfirst into the iconic world of Claude Monet’swater lilies — minus the stuffy museum voice. Think soft petals, bold colour, dreamy reflections and the kind of loose, expressive brushwork that lets you paint what you feel, not just what you see.
You’ll learn how to blend, dab, layer, and play with light — all while creating your own version of this impressionist masterpiece. Classic or totally reimagined? Your pond, your rules.
Perfect for beginners, flower fans, and anyone who’s ever wanted to say, “Oh that? I painted it. It’s my Monet.”
Action Painting
Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Splash. Drip. Splatter. Total Freedom.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and completely different from traditional painting?
Our Action Painting Workshop combines the excitement of throwing, dripping and splashing paint with the artistic principles behind creating a powerful abstract artwork.
After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining how abstract paintings are built through composition, layering, colour relationships and texture. Rather than recreating a predefined motif, you’ll gradually develop your own artwork over approximately two hours, allowing every splash, brushstroke and creative decision to influence what comes next.
Action Painting is an intuitive journey. Every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next, creating a continuous process of acting, observing and reacting. Along the way, you’ll experiment with a wide variety of paints, tools and creative techniques while your instructor shares demonstrations, artistic guidance and individual feedback whenever you need it.
No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering their own balance between spontaneity and intention.
Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, reconnect with your creativity or simply experience painting in a completely different way, Action Painting offers the freedom to experiment while giving you the artistic guidance to turn expressive marks into a finished abstract composition.
You’ll leave not only with a unique artwork, but with a deeper understanding of how abstract paintings evolve—and the confidence to trust your own creative instincts.
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City Lights, Paloma Nights · Oil Painting
Guided Oil Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Neon glow. Citrus sparkle. Midnight mood in every brushstroke.
Ever wanted to paint something that feels a little bit Old Master, a little bit retro lounge — and totally within reach? This is your moment.
It’s always cocktail hour somewhere — especially on canvas.
In this vibey oil painting session, we’re channelling that late-night lounge feeling — think 1960s New York, neon reflections, and the glow of a perfect Paloma in the spotlight. You’ll paint a vibrant grapefruit cocktail that practically lights up the canvas, set against a rich, dark background full of mood and mystery.
Along the way, you’ll get a feel for the basics of oil painting — how to work with its slow-drying nature, blend luminous colours, and embrace both the challenges and the beauty of this timeless medium. We’ll guide you through creating glowing highlights, juicy citrus tones; no need to know your tequila from your tonic — just bring your creative buzz, and we’ll handle the sparkle.
Perfect for beginners, night owls, and anyone craving a little retro glamour and colour-soaked escapism.
Blueberry Night & Days · Oil Painting
Guided Oil Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Deep blues, soft purples, and a subject that keeps things beautifully simple.
In this beginner-friendly oil painting session, we zoom in on a close-up composition of blueberries — rich, luminous, and full of subtle variation within a single colour world. It’s a monochrome study, making it the perfect starting point for anyone new to oil painting, where the focus can stay on form, light, and brushwork rather than complex colour mixing.
Because the palette is intentionally limited, there’s no risk of “messing up” the colour — instead, you can fully concentrate on building structure and depth. You’ll learn how to shape round, three-dimensional forms using light and shadow, and how to create convincing volume through shifts in tone rather than changes in hue.
We’ll explore how to layer oils to develop softness and richness, how to suggest texture on the skin of the berries, and how small variations in value can make each blueberry feel solid, glossy, and alive.
It’s a calm, focused exercise in observation and control — a simple subject that becomes surprisingly expressive once light, shadow, and paint start working together.
Heavy Dose of Spring
Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Soft petals, bold texture, and paint you can almost feel.
Step into the tactile world of textured acrylic painting, where a floral bouquet becomes something you build, shape, and sculpt. Using acrylic paint and modelling paste, we’ll focus on creating rich, dimensional forms that lift off the canvas.
You’ll learn how to mix the paste to the right consistency — smooth, workable, and easy to control — and how to apply it in layers to create depth and structure. We’ll explore how to form petals, add movement, and bring dynamic texture into your brushwork while keeping the composition balanced.
No flat surfaces — just texture, rhythm, and a painting that feels as alive as it looks.
Ladder to The Pinkest Clouds · Oil Painting
Guided Oil Painting Workshop
- Workshop
- Beginner
- BASEL · PIE Creative Café
- 2.5 Hours
Up to 20% discount for Members
Lean back. Breathe out. Let it sway.
This one’s for slow moods and faraway places — where towering palm trees stretch endlessly into a hazy sky, and soft flamingo-pink clouds drift through a muted grey-blue landscape.
In this oil painting session, we’ll create a scene that feels both calm and exotic — working with subtle, desaturated colours that somehow still feel fresh, warm, and full of life. Think tall, elegant palms in olive greens, gentle contrasts, and a palette that glows quietly rather than loudly.
This is a perfect entry into oil painting — simple, relaxed, and hands-on. You’ll get a feel for the material, explore how colours blend and move, and build your painting step by step without overthinking it.
No pressure, no perfection — just an easy, atmospheric piece that takes you somewhere else. 🌴
Why take a painting course at Paint It Easy?
Do you fancy a painting school that's different? Without old-fashioned rules, but with lots of freedom, colour and an extra portion of fun? Our painting courses are as colourful as a colour palette and are guaranteed to give you creative ideas. Learning to paint should be fun for adults, beginners, advanced and professionals alike, whether with acrylic, watercolour or neon paint. It's all about creativity and the joy of painting. The materials are included.
Of course. Our painting courses are for everyone - whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist.
You don't need to bring anything to our painting courses. We have paints, brushes and canvases - all you need to bring is the desire to paint.
Absolutely. A painting course is twice as much fun if you can share the experience with others.
Our painting offers
Forget the stiff studio atmosphere. Here you can paint, laugh, experiment with colour and get messy. Our painting courses are for anyone who wants to be creative, meet new people and have a chilled-out time. Of course, we also teach you how to paint in our painting courses ... but in a fun way. Just come along, get started and create real works of art.


Creative time-out with happy vibes
We are not a traditional painting school with dusty rules, boring painting courses and serious faces. We are a team of artists, creative people and colour maniacs: Colourful, wild, cheerful and always up for new ideas. We love art, and we love inspiring people even more. Whether in Zurich or Basel - we invite you on a colourful adventure.
Peter
Pati
Eszti
Coco - +31Zum Team
Painting courses in Zurich and Basel
Our painting schools in Switzerland are located in Zurich and Basel. Here you will find the perfect place to experiment with colours, discover new techniques, get to know people and have lots of new experiences and fun. Whether you prefer to paint for yourself or be creative in a group, whether you are a professional or a beginner - you will find exactly the right mix in our painting courses.
FAQs - Everything you need to know about our painting courses
The duration depends on your chosen programme. We offer workshops lasting two to three hours, three- to four-hour workshops, courses lasting several days, flexible painting or free time in the PIE Creative Café Zurich. Just take a look at our programme. You can find all our painting courses and details here.
No, you don't need them with us. Just come along and have a go. But we would of course also be delighted if you could enrich our painting courses with your knowledge.
In our painting courses you will learn things like acrylic painting, oil painting, graffiti spraying or watercolour painting. In the end, you should find your own style in painting. We offer many different courses - whether portrait or abstract, you are sure to find exactly what suits you.
Anyone can take a painting course with us. We have painting courses for beginners as well as for advanced painters - including painting courses for children. You would like to paint in a group - we also offer group events.
We recommend starting with drawing - it is the basis for everything else. After that, acrylic painting is perfect: easy to handle, quick drying and easy to correct. If you just want to try us out, book one of our workshops for a creative experience with no prior knowledge.
Of course you can take the paintings home with you. Your masterpiece is all yours.

















































































































































