Events at Push/Pull Ballard

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Learn all about acrylic painting in a 3-part series and 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.

December Session:
This three-part series takes place every day from 1-4 pm, December 29 - 31.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.