About us
Come create and celebrate with us at Push/Pull in Ballard. We're a dedicated group of artists creating a unique space that's part art gallery, comic shop, event space, and community resource. Events include art classes, life drawing, comic challenges, craft and shrinky dink nights, and more!
ADA accessible!
Featured event
Make Your Own Stamps!
This is a PAID event that requires registration—sign up HERE!
Looking to get started in block printing, but aren't ready for a full block design? Making your own stamps is the best way to start! Learn the basic techniques to get you started in the art of relief carving in this two hour class.
Materials: All materials are provided, and you get to keep your creation!
Ages: This class uses sharp tools and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Upcoming events
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- $125.00
Sketchbook Summer Camp
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USThis is a paid event that requires registration—sign up here!
This camp is ideal for students ages 12 and up!
Have a sketchbook sitting empty at home? Are you afraid of the blank page? Or maybe you just want some new ideas for sketching?
Learn techniques to help you start using your sketchbook (included with the class), further your drawing practice, and how to ideate through concepts for a final, finished artwork. We'll work from a list of random sketchbook prompts and build up valuable skills to help you learn how to use your sketchbook to its fullest potential.2 attendees 
Fresh Look Peer Critique
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USThis is a free event that requires registration—RSVP here!
Bring your sketches, scripts, and paintings to get feedback from your art peers!
This all-mediums-welcome meetup is an opportunity to get fresh eyes on your work-in-progress. Come pick the brains of other artists, designers, writers, and cartoonists so that we can all create the best work possible.
We strive to foster a supportive and positive critique environment--leave mean comments at the door! Our space is queer-friendly and we welcome all ages (21 and up) and skill levels.
This is a 21+ event, and you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.
This is a free event sponsored by Bal-Art, a project of Push/Pull dedicated to creating sustainable careers for artists and to connecting artists and the community. Help support our free programs with an optional donation.
2 attendees- $50.00
Watercolor Landscapes Paint-along
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USThis is a paid event that requires registration—sign up here!
A monthly watercolor paint-along that will build your painting muscles! This class is beginner-friendly, but more experienced watercolor artists are sure to learn something! Come learn about color theory, composition, sketching for painting, and more while you paint along!
Join us each month for a new color palette and theme!- July: Southwest Deserts
- August: Italian Landscape
- September: TBA
- October: Spooky Forest
- November: Harvest
- December: TBA
2 attendees - $40.00
Make Your Own Stamps!
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USThis is a PAID event that requires registration—sign up HERE!
Looking to get started in block printing, but aren't ready for a full block design? Making your own stamps is the best way to start! Learn the basic techniques to get you started in the art of relief carving in this two hour class.
Materials: All materials are provided, and you get to keep your creation!
Ages: This class uses sharp tools and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
2 attendees
Past events
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