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- 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)
- Teen Draw & Paint Party: Graphite!Push/Pull, Seattle, WA$40.00
This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.
Come paint & draw with us! Each month, we will learn a new medium, such as graphite, watercolor, gouache, or acrylic. We'll paint from still-lifes using flowers, toys, and other objects. Boost the skills you already have or come in as a beginner and leave with a complete, or near-complete, piece of art!
Teens ages 12 - 19 are welcome to join us. All materials are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own sketchbook.
June: Watercolor!
August: Graphite!
September: Gouache!
October: Acrylic!Your instructor will be one of Push/Pull's professional artist/art teachers!
We have sliding scale tickets, with highest cost tickets helping to support our Bal-Art's free Teen Program on Sundays. We offer partial and full scholarships for this class. Please email rj@pushpullseattle.com if you would like to request a scholarship.
IMPORTANT: This event is held 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.
- What are colors? Color theory for artists! - WatercolorPush/Pull, Seattle, WA$35.00
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.
- Riff Raff LeaguePush/Pull, Seattle, WA
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.
