Atelier Yoku, Luzern

Creative art workshops for kids and families in Luzern's old town

Tucked into Luzern's Altstadt on Rössligasse, Atelier Yoku is a cosy creative studio where kids (and grown-ups) get hands-on with paint, natural materials and recycled treasures. No artistic experience needed. It's less about the finished piece and more about the calm, focused fun of making something with your hands. A big painting wall, rotating creative themes and a warm, welcoming host make this a lovely regular date or one-off treat for families in and around Luzern.

What happens at the workshops

Every session starts with a short creative input, then kids are free to dive in and create at their own pace: painting at the large wall easel, papermaking, plaster casting, collage, stamping, stencilling, printing, weaving, felting, dyeing or pottery, depending on the theme. Materials are mostly natural and recycled, so it's a gentle, sustainable kind of creativity.

Weekly workshops: Wednesday afternoons and evenings

A running series called "Wöchentliche Auszeiten" (weekly time-outs), open to kids and adults alike.

• When: Wednesdays, 14:00–16:00 (afternoon) or 18:00–20:00 (evening)
• Series dates: 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec 2026, then 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan 2027
• Format: A running series from September 2026 to January 2027. Ten of the twelve dates are included in the price, so missed sessions can be made up on another date. Drop-ins and trial visits are welcome any time.
• Free trial spots: 23 September 2026
• Price: 10 sessions, CHF 290 for kids, CHF 490 for adults, CHF 290 with KulturLegi

Monthly Saturday workshops: a new theme each time

A rotating series of themed Saturday afternoon workshops, roughly once a month.

DateTheme

• Sat 19 Sep 2026, 14:00–16:00 (free taster) Weaving and braiding with natural materials
• Sat 26 Sep 2026, 14:00–16:00 (free taster) Painting and meditation
• Sat 24 Oct 2026, 14:00–16:00 Autumn leaf printing and other print techniques
• Sat 31 Oct 2026, 14:00–16:00 Painting and meditation
• Sat 7 Nov 2026, 14:00–16:00 Making November lights
• Sat 21 Nov 2026, 14:00–16:00 Painting and meditation
• Sat 5 Dec 2026, 14:00–16:00 Painting and meditation
• Sat 12 Dec 2026, 14:00–16:00 Advent studio: handmade Christmas decorations
• Sat 23 Jan 2027, 14:00–16:00 Vision collage for the new year
• Sat 30 Jan 2026, 14:00–16:00 Painting and meditation
• Feb 2027 (date tbc) Carnival masks

Price: 2 hours, CHF 29 for kids, CHF 49 for adults, CHF 29 with KulturLegi

Registration: Please sign up by Thursday evening before the workshop. Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop are charged in full.

Birthday workshops

A creative way to celebrate: choose your own day and time, and pick from a menu of materials and techniques, or bring your own ideas. Small groups can be hosted at the atelier, or Atelier Yoku can come to you (see their external workshops option). Pricing on request. Workshop vouchers are also available as gifts.