Events at Push/Pull Ballard

This is a PAID event that requires registration—sign up here!
Have you always drawn stick figures? Want to impress your friends or work towards drawing illustrations and comics? In Drawing Techniques, we'll cover different topics each month, so you can choose sessions that interest you, or come to all of them to get a well-rounded drawing foundation!

• October
• Using References: Want to draw subjects from photos? Not sure where to start? Learn to train your eye, use the grid method, and take your drawing skills to the next level. We will supply photo references, but please feel free to bring your own to work from.
• November
• Constructive Sketching: It’s as easy as playing with building blocks! Learn to draw complex creatures and characters by combining simple geometric shapes. Learn how to translate three-dimensional shapes into two and become a more confident artist.
• December
• Animals: If you love animals, this is the class for you! Start diving into understanding animal anatomy and translating complicated shapes into simple forms that we can mash together!

All supplies are included! Just bring your sketchbook—otherwise, we'll provide the paper.

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.

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

Learn to make your own resin necklace, ring or pin!
UV resin is an easy-to-use resin that doesn't require mixing. It's easier than epoxy resin and cures when exposed to UV light, leaving you plenty of time to perfect your art before it's dry.
With instruction by Push/Pull's Director and jewelry-maker Maxx FG, you'll create your own resin art and turn that into a necklace, ring or pin in this 3 hour workshop. You'll get assistance with creating your piece and have plenty of materials & time to make mistakes and create a piece of jewelry that you love.
This class includes the beginner UV Resin kit from Jewelry Made by Me (value $25) that you can take home with you! Jewelry findings are also provided. This class is recommended for ages 14 and up.
After watching hundreds of videos of people creating amazing things with UV Resin, Maxx gave in and tried it out. She's now hooked and is excited to share this fun and easy craft.

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

Watercolor cats!! And dogs, and fish, and lizards, and geckos, and rats, and guinea pigs, and horses, and dragons, and unicorns, and...

Bring a picture of your beloved creature (be it real or imaginary) and we will learn how to paint fur, feathers, eyes, or their cute outfits! By the end of the class, you'll have a full-color, watercolor illustration of your furry (feathery or scaly) friend and some new watercolor skills under your belt!