Events at Push/Pull Ballard

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

Come paint a lil' guy! Learn the basics of gouache, an opaque watercolor, while painting a different critter every month. We'll talk about how to layer values, adding highlights, and capturing the essence of your chosen creature. You will leave with a finished painting and a better understanding of the critter of the month.

October: Snakes!
November: Sea stars!
December: Frogs!

All materials are provided. This class is recommended for students 12 and up.

RJ (she/they) is a natural science illustrator, ecology enthusiast, and mixed media artist. She uses gouache in many of her pieces, and particularly loves drawing bugs. See more @beccaquibbles.

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

Unleash your inner mad scientist with Push/Pull's ink wizard, Maxx FG.

You'll learn how she makes fountain pen ink and you'll get to mix your own colors! Class includes four (4) 1-oz (30 mL) bottles of your own mixed colors. Experiment, add sparkly mica, and create one-of-a-kind illustrations and documents will your custom colors.

All materials are provided!

Maxx loves ink so much she learned how to make it. She enjoys sharing this love of magical art liquid with others.

This event is free, but RSVPs are appreciated. Sign up here.

Concerned about the state of... well, everything? Let's join together and use our special weird powers for good!

Be a part of the Riff Raff League, a group of neighbors banding together for mutual aid, community building, and political action. We'll meet weekly for an hour to talk through what's happening locally and nationally and to brainstorm what we can do about it.

Come when you can, provide ideas and solutions, or just listen to what's going on in the neighborhood. This event is free, after-hours at Push/Pull. RSVPs are appreciated, but we will not turn anyone away. You are welcome to bring snacks to share. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Push/Pull's Director, Maxx FG, will be moderating meetings of the RiffRaff League. Maxx has been passionate about politics from a young age and believes collective action is critical to a functioning democracy.

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.