About us
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
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Qu-Art: Queer Artists Meetup
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USQu-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.
4 attendees- $20.00
Botanical Sketching at the Locks
Hiram M Chittenden Locks, Seattle, WA, USThis is a paid event that requires registration—sign up here!
Learn the art of capturing the natural environment on paper while getting to know one of Ballard's most beautiful spaces.
Maxx Follis-Goodkind will show you how to look at plants in a scientific way to improve your art. You'll also learn cultural and historical information about plants to help you better appreciate their context in the garden. Beyond drawing, you'll get guidance in selecting paint colors and watercolor sketching techniques.
Classes meet Fridays at the entrance of the Ballard Locks at 11am, rain or shine! We will walk together to a location in the garden/park area to draw and learn. Class ends at 12:30pm.
Get the most out of this Botanical Sketching course by signing up for our Botanical Watercolor classes!
Suggested supplies: Small sketchbook, small watercolor pad or sketchbook, round and flat/wash watercolor or mixed media brushes, variety of graphite pencils, variety of charcoal pencils, pencil sharpener (with container to capture waste), variety of erasers, container for water, watercolor paints, a board to clip work to in the field, clips to hold paper. (Show a copy of your ticket confirmation at Push/Pull to receive a 15% discount on class supplies)1 attendee 
Stitch and Bitch
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USStab out your woes - or just have a pleasant chat - with fellow fiber art friends every month! RSVP for free here.
Stitch and Bitch takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm-8pm at Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, 98107.
Want to help keep Stitch & Bitch going? Help support our free community art programs with an optional donation.
5 attendees- $50.00
Fantasy Map-Making
Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, USThis is a paid event that requires registration—sign up here!
Make your mark and say "Here Be Dragons" with this Fantasy Map Making workshop! Whether you are an artist, author, DM, GM, or just really like maps, you'll learn about how to make believable maps, whatever your worldbuilding goals are. We'll cover important topics like gravity, how to indicate topography and terrain, the effects of water, civilization, and most of all, when and how to break the rules.
All materials are provided, just bring your imagination (and a set of dice), and depart with a finished map to start your worldbuilding journey!2 attendees
Past events
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