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.

You can thread a needle and stitch a straight line, but what else can you do in embroidery? There are so many stitches and shapes!

Learn the fly stitch, French knot, blanket stitch, woven wheel, stem stitch and more. You'll be able to create complex designs of your own. And at the end you'll have a petri dish of fun stitches to pair with a booklet of stitch instructions.

All materials are provided - including needles, embroidery floss, fabric and hoop. And they're yours to keep! (Materials valued at $15.) This class is recommended for students ages 16 and up.

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

A monthly watercolor paint-along that will build your painting muscles! Join Max Mandell, "The Bob Ross of Watercolor," each month to paint a landscape. This class is beginner-friendly, but more experienced watercolor artists are sure to learn something! Come learn about color theory, composition, sketching for painting, and more while you paint along with Max!

Join us each month for a new color palette and theme!

September: Think Pink. This class, we will paint a still life. Pretty peppers and crisp apples will be our muse. We will explore the pigment power of “Quinacridone Pink” to boost red and green compositions

October: Wildflowers: CMY color mixing lends itself to saturated, rich colors. Learn a little color theory about these primary colors, and enjoy the vivid tones they create when mixed. We’ll create a painting featuring wildflowers.

November: Stunning Skies: In this class, we will practice wet-into-wet techniques to create distinct and beautiful clouds. Create gorgeous gradients to make a subtle, realistic effect.

January: Soft Winter: These paint colors are easy to find and a fantastic entrance into color theory. Learn how to create close-to-black neutrals with two colors. In this month’s class we’ll create a wintry scene in shades of blues, greys, and browns. We’ll add some other colors to create a moody atmosphere, too.

Max Mandell, who coworkers call "the Bob Ross of Watercolor," has been exploring the watercolor medium for 8 years. He's delighted to share his love for watercolor with you.

****PAID REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up here. ****

Carve and print your own linocut print, for yourself or as a gift! Learn about positive and negative space and experiment with your block print in color or classic black & white. Learn how the Push/Pull crew designs and prints many of the sketchbooks, patches, and more! All materials are provided.

Have you taken this workshop before? Can't get enough? Here's yet another reason to come back: returning students get $5 off!

All students receive 15% off at Push/Pull on the day of class! Please show class registration to staff to receive your discount.

RJ (she/him) is a speculative author and artist telling stories about the natural world and exploring alien ones. She is a watercolor artist, illustrator, science writer, and experimenter. In her free time she draws bugs, cuddles her cat, gardens, and makes weird stuff. See more and connect @beccaquibbles.