Events at Push/Pull Ballard

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

Blue isn't just blue! Colors are complex. Color all depends on how light and pigment or dyes work together. And for each medium, colors look and blend differently.

In this easy-to-understand, practical color theory course, learn how to use and mix colors in different mediums to get to results you want without wasting valuable art supplies! Maxx FG will walk you through how colors are created and how they play together for a different medium each month. Choose the course that suits your preferred medium, or come to the entire series to become a mixed-media color enthusiast.

In each class, you'll get to test out the month's medium and take home your notes and testing papers.

• August: Watercolor!
• September: Gouache!
• October: Acrylic!
• November: Oil!
• December: Dry Media! (i.e. pencils and pastels)
• January: Watercolor!

All materials provided. This class is recommended for students 16 and up.

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.

Qu-art is back!

This is a monthly meetup for queer artists and creators to join together to create. Bring a project or start a new one. Sketching materials are available, but you're encouraged to bring or purchase your own if you want to do something specific. Sparkling water is provided and you're welcome to bring refreshments. This is a sober event, so no alcohol or other intoxicating substances.

We'll meet on the second Monday and last Friday of every month from 6pm - 8pm.

This is a free event, but space is limited. Please RSVP here so we know how many to expect!

IMPORTANT: Qu-Art is now a mask-required event. Masks will be provided at the front desk if you haven't brought your own. Masks are still optional for in-store shoppers during the event.

Want to help keep Qu-ART going? Help support our community art programs with an optional donation.

Paid registration is required. Sign up here.

Learn to paint a cat with Maxx. You'll get all the tools and materials you need to create an acrylic painting on canvas. Maxx will walk you through step-by-step of the painting. Each class we will work from a photo reference.

Want to paint your cat during the class? Submit your photo at maxx@pushpullseattle.com. Photos should include the full cat.

Maxx taught cat painting classes at a local cat cafe for 2+ years. She's lost count of the number of cats that she's painted over the years. If you've ever used the bathroom at Push/Pull, you've seen a few of the cat painting she has kept. Maxx loves cats and loves teaching people to paint them. She's the Director of Push/Pull and also cat mom to two rescued kitty boys with huge personalities.

All supplies are provided for this class. Recommended for students 14 and up.