Events at Push/Pull Ballard

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Learn all about acrylic painting in a 3-part series and create your own acrylic work of art. All materials are included, we ask that you do not bring your own paints or surfaces. If you would like to use your own brushes, you are welcome to.

This class will cover what acrylic paint is, how to mix colors, introduction to pigment names and attributes, how to select and clean your brushes, using palette/painting knives, mediums, painting surfaces and methods of painting.

The first two sessions will be focused on learning about acrylic paints and experimenting. The last part of session 2 will be planning out a painting for session 3. You may select your own photo reference or work from one in our reference library.

December Session:
This three-part series takes place every day from 1-4 pm, December 29 - 31.

This class is recommended for ages 14+. We will be handling paints and mediums that can be potentially harmful and will cover safety guidelines during the first session. All materials are included; we ask that you do not bring your own paints or surfaces.

Maxx Follis-Goodkind is a multi-disciplinary artist and the founder/Director of Push/Pull. Her acrylic paintings have been purchased by the City of Seattle, Verity Credit Union, and private collectors throughout the U.S.

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Want to learn how to draw more interesting monsters and fantasy animals? Start by reconstructing extinct animals by reading their bones (and the latest scientific literature)!

In Fantasy Creatures from Dinosaurs, we will learn how to think about these creatures and draw them by doing a number of small exercises, from building and designing a creature all of your own, to showing your take on speculative evolution and dinosaurs!

This is a great starter class for anyone who was ever wanted to draw fantasy creatures for their comics or RPGs. All materials are provided. This class is recommended for students ages 14 and up.

Jasper Hathaway (they/them) is a cryptid who was raised by artists and hippies traveling cross country to various Renaissance festivals, where creature design was literally our bread and butter. They graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a heavy focus on creature design and concept art in 2011 and has been painting weirdo animals ever since. Clients include everything from people who want paintings to corporations. IPs they have worked on include but are not limited to Power Rangers, Transformers, GI Joe, Zuma, Vampire: The Masquerade and many many indie projects. They currently are focusing on their own spec evo ttrpg, and reconstructing Permian animals with a special focus on Gorgonopsians. They love paleontology, and can be seen volunteering in the fossil lab at the Burke museum most weeks.

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So you have Procreate. What can you do with it?

Maximize your efficiency in Procreate and get the most out of your screen time. Learn how to use the tools, hidden menus and features, and get familiar with gestures in Procreate. You'll learn all you need to get started creating digital work!

This is an in-person class. Please bring your iPad and Apple Pencil.

To participate, students will need an iPad with Apple Pencil and latest version of Procreate. WiFi & power are available in the Push/Pull studio/classroom.

First Thursdays, 5-8 pm.

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Learn how to create beautiful botanical watercolor paintings with Maxx Follis-Goodkind.

Each class will focus on one type of plant and use a limited palette. Participants will receive a sampler of the colors to use for the class and to take home any left over. All other materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your preferred brushes or use our studio selection.

Join Maxx in-person at Push/Pull to learn about creating dynamic paintings and compositions through the placement of botanical elements and use of exaggerated lighting.

Attendees get 15% off in-store purchases of art supplies the day of the course.