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!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Qu-Art: Queer Artists MeetupPush/Pull, Seattle, WA
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!
Want to help keep Qu-ART going? Help support our community art programs with an optional donation.
- Watercolor Pet PortraitsPush/Pull, Seattle, WA$50.00
This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.
Watercolor cats!! And dogs, and fish, and lizards, and geckos, and rats, and guinea pigs, and horses, and dragons, and unicorns, and...
Bring a picture of your beloved creature (be it real or imaginary) and we will sketch a cute cartoon or caricature that captures what makes your pet unique. From there, we'll use pens and ink to create a bold base for our watercolors. You'll have your choice of colors and teacher instruction through each step of your painting.
By the end of the class, you'll have a full-color, watercolor illustration of your furry friend and some new watercolor skills under your belt!
Max M (he/him) is Push/Pull's resident watercolor fanatic. He's been exploring the medium for over 8 years and can't wait to share his passion with you! When he's not painting, you can find Max hiking, swimming, and cooking.
- DIY Screen PrintingPush/Pull, Seattle, WA$65.00
This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.
Join Maxx to learn how to screen print! You'll create your own 5" x 7" design using screen writing fluid and screen blocking fluid to paint on your art. Screens are custom made by Maxx and she'll show you how you can make your own too.
Start putting your art on patches, clothes, stickers and more. Class is 4 hours and includes one long and one short break for drying time. Once your screen is ready, you'll be able to print your design during the class time on paper or fabric. You're welcome to bring in your own small items to print. All materials and tools are provided and at the end you get to take your screen home to keep printing!
Maxx taught herself how to screen print over a decade ago and has been printing works for herself and others on paper, fabric and stickers ever since. You can find her printing on many of the items at Push/Pull.
- Book Club 2025: The Winged HistoriesPush/Pull, Seattle, WA
Push/Pull's 2025 Book Club pick is THE WINGED HISTORIES by Sofia Samatar.
Set in a fantasy world torn by war, four women—a soldier, a poet, a scholar, and a socialite—struggle not only to win a rebellion but also for their work to be remembered amidst the upheaval.
RSVP for free here so we know to expect you!
We will meet Mondays at Push/Pull at 6pm, from April 7th through June 30, to discuss the relevant chapters for each session.
Missed the first few sessions? No worries! You don't have to go to every session to participate. Drop in at any time--you are always welcome, no matter where you are in the book.
Towards the end of the sessions, we will transition to an open studio format in our classroom to work on art pieces inspired by the book. Book Club participants will be invited to contribute visual pieces inspired by the novel to our group art show in August. All readers are welcome to participate in the Book Club though, whether or not your goal is to make art!
Our group show inspired by the book will be held on August 9. (Details on how to submit your art piece will be provided closer to the date.)
This is a free event sponsored by Bal-Art, a project of Push/Pull dedicated to creating sustainable careers for artists and to connecting artists and the community. Help support our free programs with an optional donation at checkout.
