What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Part-Time Poets' ClubPush/Pull, Seattle, WA
This event is free. Help keep it that way with a suggested donation of $10.
We're the Part Time Poets. We wordsmith on weekends, scribble on our lunch breaks, and scrawl in the margins.
We often don't dedicate real time to sit down and write poetry, and that's what this Meetup is for! Come sit in good company with your fellow Part-Time Poets to meet other poets, swap ideas, and most of all, dedicate time to your craft.
Join us every Third Thursday to pen your (part-time) masterpiece.
This event is all ages! Feel free to bring snacks, but please, no alcohol.
IMPORTANT: Beginning in March 2025, we will be hosting this class in our upstairs classroom space. The space is not ADA accessible and is up a narrow set of stairs. The space also does not have windows. We have masks available for those who wish to use one.
- Botanical Sketching at the LocksHiram M Chittenden Locks, Seattle, WA$30.00
This is a paid class 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)
- Live Figure Drawing1766 NW Market St, Seattle, WA$35.00
****PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Please register in advance here.****
Figure drawing sessions are back! Push/Pull now hosts live-model figure drawing after our store hours. Settle in and develop your studies on the human form in a unique art space on Market Street.
Push/Pull provides some drawing supplies, or you're welcome to bring your own favorite materials.
We have a nude model, Shawna Holman; for this reason, students should be 18 and up.
This event takes place on the third Friday of each month. - Inking: Brush, Washes, & White SpacePush/Pull, Seattle, WA$50.00
This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.
Learn how to use paintbrushes in a whole new way. Maxx FG will teach you how to create images with depth and a high value range using a single color of ink. We'll also cover options for adding white for corrections and highlights.
All materials are provided. Students receive a 15% discount on art supply purchases after class
Maxx loves creating and can't seem to ever narrow it down - good thing she spends nearly every day in an art store! She uses ink with brush and dip, in fountain pens, and even makes her own & stock for Push/Pull.
