Events at Push/Pull Ballard

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Learn how to create beautiful botanical watercolor paintings with Maxx Follis-Goodkind.

Each class will focus on one type of plant and use a limited palette. Participants will receive a sampler of the colors to use for the class and to take home any left over. All other materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your preferred brushes or use our studio selection.

Join Maxx in-person at Push/Pull to learn about creating dynamic paintings and compositions through the placement of botanical elements and use of exaggerated lighting.

Attendees get 15% off in-store purchases of art supplies the day of the course.

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Get your ideas onto the page and finally MAKE THAT ZINE!

Zines are small books, usually made out of a single sheet of paper, that anyone can make! In this all-ages workshop, join us to develop your zine from start to finish. Learn different ways to fold the same piece of paper to acquire different zine formats. Each month we'll focus on a different topic so you can keep coming back to make more!

The cost of the class includes 10 copies of your zine printed on your choice of Risograph colors or on our Laserjet printer.

October: Comics! We'll use zines to make small comics. Have a comic character in mind? Or want to make an autobiographical comic about something fun you did this past week? All are welcome--even if you've never written a comic before.

November: Fanzines! We'll harness our rabid appreciation for different media. Make a fanzine about your favorite book, movie, TV show, local radio station, cats, or whatever else you're a fan of. We'll look at some examples and talk about how to balance writing and art while making a zine about what you love.

December: Collage! Tear into our extensive used magazine collection to cut and paste your way to success. Collage is a wonderful way to use your imagination while starting with some images--so you don't have to come up with them all by yourself!

January: Perzines! A perzine (personal zine) features anecdotes, stories, or memoir about your life! Plan your 2026, tell a story, explore how you're connected to people and nature, or write a how-to guide.

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Create your own fancy book and learn different binding techniques! You'll get to select your cover and interior papers, create covers and signatures, and create a different design every month with guidance from book enthusiast RJ.

October: Hardcover with French link. Create a small hardcover book with a hard spine and get your stitching in to create a French-link book block.

November: Envelope keepsake book. Create a variety of pockets to put your keepsakes, receipts, or fun trinkets in. Then, stitch them all together!

December: Slip knot art book. Create a cool art book with exposed slip knot stitching. Feel free to bring your own art on paper or cardboard (5x5"), or make some here!

January: Saddle stitch notebooks with slip case. Create 2 small books using a saddle stitch, then construct your own slipcase to house them in!

Email rj@pushpullseattle.com for bookbinding technique requests.

All materials are provided and you'll create at least one book. Students receive a 15% discount on art supply purchases after class.

RJ (she/him) has been passionate about books all her life. After working at bookstores, writing books, and even dipping his toes into a bookmaking business, RJ now makes books for fun and loves practicing different binding techniques.

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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. 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.