Events at Push/Pull Ballard

This is a paid event that requires registration—sign up here!

Learn the art of capturing the natural environment on paper while getting to know one of Ballard's most beautiful spaces.
Maxx Follis-Goodkind will show you how to look at plants in a scientific way to improve your art. You'll also learn cultural and historical information about plants to help you better appreciate their context in the garden. Beyond drawing, you'll get guidance in selecting paint colors and watercolor sketching techniques.
Classes meet Fridays at the entrance of the Ballard Locks at 11am, rain or shine! We will walk together to a location in the garden/park area to draw and learn. Class ends at 12:30pm.
Get the most out of this Botanical Sketching course by signing up for our Botanical Watercolor classes!
Suggested supplies: Small sketchbook, small watercolor pad or sketchbook, round and flat/wash watercolor or mixed media brushes, variety of graphite pencils, variety of charcoal pencils, pencil sharpener (with container to capture waste), variety of erasers, container for water, watercolor paints, a board to clip work to in the field, clips to hold paper. (Show a copy of your ticket confirmation at Push/Pull to receive a 15% discount on class supplies)

This event is free, but registration is required with an optional donation on our site!
We're the Part Time Poets. We wordsmith on weekends, scribble on our lunch breaks, and scrawl in the margins.
We often don't dedicate real time to sit down and write poetry, and that's what this Meetup is for! Come sit in good company with your fellow Part-Time Poets to meet other poets, swap ideas, and most of all, dedicate time to your craft.
Join us every Third Monday to pen your (part-time) masterpiece.
This event is all ages! Feel free to bring snacks, but please, no alcohol.

This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.

Curious about dip pens? What's the difference between dozens of nib options? What's right for your style?

In this class, create classical looking drawings with dip pens and nibs. You'll practice making marks on different papers and try out different inks.

During the second half of the class, you'll pick from inspiration references to create your own dip pen drawing!

Class includes the Deleter Trial Pen Set ($11.50 value) to take home and all materials needed during the class. This class is recommended for students ages 14 and up.

Maxx Follis-Goodkind (she/her) loves ink and every way she can get it on to paper. She's been dipping metal, glass and wood into ink bottles for a decade.