Events at Push/Pull Ballard

Stab out your woes - or just have a pleasant chat - with fellow fiber art friends every month! RSVP for free here.

Stitch and Bitch takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm-8pm at Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, 98107.

Want to help keep Stitch & Bitch going? Help support our free community art programs with an optional donation.

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

Learn to paint your favorite feline overlords with this all materials provided acrylic painting class! Our instructor will walk you through step-by-step on each stage of the painting working from a photo reference.

Want to paint your cat? We want to see it! Your well-lit photo should include a full picture of a cat (from boopable snoot to toe beans).

Recommended Ages: 14+

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

Learn all about acrylic painting in a 3-part series taking place over 3 consecutive days! Create your own acrylic work of art. All materials are included, we ask that you do not bring your own paints or surfaces. If you would like to use your own brushes, you are welcome to.
This class will cover what acrylic paint is, how to mix colors, introduction to pigment names and attributes, how to select and clean your brushes, using palette/painting knives, mediums, painting surfaces and methods of painting.
The first two sessions will be focused on learning about acrylic paints and experimenting. The last part of session 2 will be planning out a painting for session 3. You may select your own photo reference or work from one in our reference library.
This class is recommended for ages 14+. We will be handling paints and mediums that can be potentially harmful and will cover safety guidelines during the first session. All materials are included; we ask that you do not bring your own paints or surfaces.
Maxx Follis-Goodkind is a multi-disciplinary artist and the founder/Director of Push/Pull. Her acrylic paintings have been purchased by the City of Seattle, Verity Credit Union, and private collectors throughout the U.S.

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

Learn from Push/Pull's own Risograph tech how to design your own 8.5" x 11" artwork for 2 color printing in Procreate. Bring your iPad and power supply because you'll be creating!

Maxx will walk you through all the tips and tricks of creating an impactful design using Procreate. You'll also learn how to prep files for delivery. The beginning of class will be instruction, then you'll create your own art with assistance, and deliver it at the end of class for printing!

Risograph printing is sometimes described as "digital screen printing," as the process is similar to traditional screen printing, but with the convenience of a copier. A riso printer only prints one color at a time and ink drums need to be swapped out for each color layer. This makes it ideal for limited palette works, though ambitious projects may layer many colors for interesting effects!

Class includes 10 copies of your print on 8.5" x 11" vellum cardstock. You'll be able to select your ink colors and view samples of all colors during class time.

Maxx has been teaching Risograph design for three years and handles most of the printing at Push/Pull for our in-house work and clients. She'll teach you how to mix colors, create cool textures, and how to get the most out of one sheet of paper.