What we’re about
Come create and celebrate with us at Push/Pull in Ballard. We're a dedicated group of artists creating a unique space that's part art gallery, comic shop, event space, and community resource. Events include art classes, life drawing, comic challenges, craft and shrinky dink nights, and more!
ADA accessible!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Book Club 2025: The Winged HistoriesPush/Pull, Seattle, WA
Push/Pull's 2025 Book Club pick is THE WINGED HISTORIES by Sofia Samatar.
Set in a fantasy world torn by war, four women—a soldier, a poet, a scholar, and a socialite—struggle not only to win a rebellion but also for their work to be remembered amidst the upheaval.
RSVP for free here so we know to expect you!
We will meet Mondays at Push/Pull at 6pm, from April 7th through June 30, to discuss the relevant chapters for each session.
Missed the first few sessions? No worries! You don't have to go to every session to participate. Drop in at any time--you are always welcome, no matter where you are in the book.
Towards the end of the sessions, we will transition to an open studio format in our classroom to work on art pieces inspired by the book. Book Club participants will be invited to contribute visual pieces inspired by the novel to our group art show in August. All readers are welcome to participate in the Book Club though, whether or not your goal is to make art!
Our group show inspired by the book will be held on August 9. (Details on how to submit your art piece will be provided closer to the date.)
This is a free event sponsored by Bal-Art, a project of Push/Pull dedicated to creating sustainable careers for artists and to connecting artists and the community. Help support our free programs with an optional donation at checkout.
- Ballard Sketch TeamHattie's Hat Restaurant, Seattle, WA
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.
- Drawing Techniques: Constructive SketchingPush/Pull, Seattle, WA$30.00
This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.
Join us at Push/Pull for a beginners drawing workshop on the third Wednesdays of the month. Have you always drawn stick figures? Want to impress your friends or work towards drawing illustrations and comics?
In Drawing Techniques, we'll cover different topics each month, so you can choose sessions that interest you, or come to all of them to get a well-rounded drawing foundation!
April: Creating Graphite Value Scales: HB? B? H?? Ever wonder how graphite artists can achieve realism with just a pencil? Learn how to unlock the power of the humble graphite pencil, understand the hardness scale, and apply the rules to create convincing, semi-realistic, grey and white compositions.
May: Drawing From Imagination: Join Max M. and practice drawing from your mind’s eye. We will utilize fun and creative prompts to spur your imagination as we put pencil to paper during this 2-hour workshop.
June: Constructive Sketching: It’s as easy as playing with building blocks! Learn to draw complex creatures and characters by combining simple geometric shapes. Take it to the next level with 3-D thinking, and emerge a more confident
July: Drawing Still Life: Train your eye to see beauty in the mundane, and practice your hand-eye coordination in this still-life course. We will spend 2 hours sketching geometric 3D shapes and fresh produce.
August: Using references: Want to draw subjects from photos? Not sure where to start? Learn to train your eye, use the grid method, and take your drawing skills to the next level. We will supply photo references, but please feel free to bring your own to work from.
September: Imaginative Menagerie: Just plain fun! We will mix and match our favorite animals, create gorgeous ink work, and color to our hearts’ delight! Learn some basic construction and imaginative drawing techniques to make some fun stuff!!
All supplies are included! Just bring your sketchbook--otherwise, we'll provide the paper.
Class takes place at Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St. from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on Third Wednesdays of the month.
"My name is Max Mandell! I've been drawing for work, school, and fun for over 10 years. It's a joy to share my love of traditional (and digital) media with the students at Push/Pull, and I am excited to make cool art with you :-)"
- Part-Time Poets' ClubPush/Pull, Seattle, WA
This event is free. Help keep it that way with a suggested donation of $10.
We're the Part Time Poets. We wordsmith on weekends, scribble on our lunch breaks, and scrawl in the margins.
We often don't dedicate real time to sit down and write poetry, and that's what this Meetup is for! Come sit in good company with your fellow Part-Time Poets to meet other poets, swap ideas, and most of all, dedicate time to your craft.
Join us every Third Thursday to pen your (part-time) masterpiece.
This event is all ages! Feel free to bring snacks, but please, no alcohol.
IMPORTANT: Beginning in March 2025, we will be hosting this class in our upstairs classroom space. The space is not ADA accessible and is up a narrow set of stairs. The space also does not have windows. We have masks available for those who wish to use one.
