Events at Push/Pull Ballard

This class offers pay-what-you-can pricing, but registration is required. Sign up here.

Come spend your Monday afternoons with us at Push/Pull in Ballard! We will spend time creating, sharing, storytelling and using a diverse array of media to create finished works of art. This program is ideal for students ages 7 - 10.

We have three different series of artistic topics that you can sign up for! Sign up for one series or all three!

Beyond the Self-Portrait Session A (Oct. 6 - Oct. 27)
Learn how to use art to express who you are beyond the traditional self-portrait. Create masks, collages, motivational mirrors, and abstract depictions of who you are. By the end of these four sessions, you will not only have a collection of pieces to proudly display, but also a stronger understanding of your self-worth, individual identity, and deeper empathy for viewing others. Beginners are welcome!

Speak Now! (Nov. 3 - Nov. 17)
Have something to say? Are cats or dogs the better pet? How important is it to care for our world? Everyone who has something to share will find their place in this class! Learn about artists who are speaking out through their work, and how to speak out through your own. Experiment using printing, painting, and collage to share your perspective with the world. No experience necessary!

Beyond the Self-Portrait Session B (Nov. 24 - Dec. 15)
Learn how to use art to express who you are beyond the traditional self-portrait. Create masks, collages, motivational mirrors, and abstract depictions of who you are. By the end of these four sessions, you will not only have a collection of pieces to proudly display, but also a stronger understanding of your self-worth, individual identity, and deeper empathy for viewing others. Beginners are welcome!

For After School Art for Kids, we offer pay-what-you-can pricing. We are a small business and recommend a minimum of $5 per day that your child is here (or $20 per section listed above), though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please pay what you are able to help us provide our youth programs through Bal-Art.org.

Ellie Karyo (she/they) is a young artist who believes that visual expression is powerful and connects people regardless of backgrounds or beliefs. She has a strong background in multimedia arts, with past work displayed at the Seattle Art Museum, and encourages those around her to embrace the impact of art for both themselves and others.

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

Ready to level up your crochet game?

Create a different crochet item each month, and learn to make more on your own. Learning to read patterns can help you size your stitches for any project, yarn, or hook type! Students will leave with a partially-completed project and the skills to continue making after class!
Sign up for one or more. Perfect for beginners and beyond.

• October: Amigurumi Shapes! Join us to unlock the secrets of reading crochet patterns and learn how to size your stitches just right to bring adorable amigurumi creatures to life!
• November: Granny Square! Discover how to read crochet patterns and confidently adjust your stitches to create granny squares —perfect for blankets, bags, and jewelry!
• December: Bookmark! Learn to read crochet patterns and master the skill of resizing to craft beautiful, functional bookmarks tailored to your style.

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 class requires registration. Sign up here.

So you have Procreate. What can you do with it?

Maximize your efficiency in Procreate and get the most out of your screen time. Learn how to use the tools, hidden menus and features, and get familiar with gestures in Procreate. You'll learn all you need to get started creating digital work!

This is an in-person class. Please bring your iPad and Apple Pencil.

To participate, students will need an iPad with Apple Pencil and latest version of Procreate. WiFi & power are available in the Push/Pull studio/classroom.

First Thursdays, 5-8 pm.