Events at Push/Pull Ballard

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

Ditch perfection, get out of your head and have fun with this no BS approach to collage making!

Leave the BS at the door, because we are going to burn the rules, embrace experimentation, and have fun with collage games and prompts sure to get the creative juices flowing. This class is perfect for artists feeling stuck in their creative practice, veteran collagers who want to infuse some play into their work, and complete and total art beginners!

CORE PRINCIPLES

• No art school vibes
• No perfection
• No overthinking
• Just cut, glue, rip, layer, play!

All materials are provided. This class is recommended for students 18 and up.

Marty Gordon (he/him) is a Pacific Northwest visual artist whose brand, What Would Jesus Glue, grew out of his past life as a minister and his journey from faith to skepticism. Combining sharp wit with a retro comic-book aesthetic, he has carved out a distinct niche in contemporary collage. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and he is one of 40 artists featured in the book Masters: Collage. Through Microverse Press, the indie publishing venture he co-runs with a friend, Marty has produced collaborative artist books and self-published collections, including Sensitive Monsters, a compilation of his daily monster drawings created during a hiatus from collage. While living in Atlanta, he founded the Atlanta Collage Collective to champion collage as an art form and foster community among its practitioners. In recent years, Marty’s work has expanded into the street art world, with his pieces appearing in sticker festivals across the globe. When not making art, he enjoys reading, improv comedy, and spending time with his wife, family, friends, and godkids.

A group of artists gather bi-monthly (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) at Hattie's Hat for a spirited session of co-inspiration. RSVP for free here!

No skill level required, Sketch Team is an opportunity to hang out in good company and make art in a friendly, supportive environment. Bounce ideas off your comrades, get and give some advice or just hang out and doodle.

Hattie's back room is all ages with full food and beverage service.

And the Team is awesome.

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.

Ink and watercolor: a match made in heaven!

We'll begin with markmaking techniques with waterproof ink, followed by a brief introduction to watercolor medium. Then, we'll choose references from life (or bring in your own reference image) to take what you've learned and render your own 8x10" illustration.

Students will walk away with a better understanding of ink, watercolor, and how those mediums play together—as well as all the skills you need to continue creating your own dynamic illustrations!

This class is a great follow-up to an Inking class or any watercolor classes, but no previous experience is required. This class is recommended for students 12 and up.