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Teen Open Studio
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesThis event is free, but sign-up is required. Sign up here. This is a weekly session providing unstructured, but supervised, creative time for teens. Teen Open Studio is held on Sundays from 10 am - 12 pm. Teens will use of our space and supplies for whatever projects they want to work on, whether that's […]
All About Gouache! at Push/Pull
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesWhat is gouache? How do you use it? and most importantly, how do you pronounce it?!?! Maxx will guide you through all the mysteries of gouache, from pronunciation to what actually goes into it. You'll practice using gouache and learn how to layer, what you can use with it, and when to pick gouache over […]
Autobiographical Comics Storytelling
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesA personal story is enhanced when told in comics form. In this class, experienced graphic novelist David Lasky will guide you through the process of creating short comics, leading up to a finished autobiographical story. We’ll look at examples from masters of the medium while exploring different aspects of comics in a variety of exercises […]
Intro to Watercolor Camp for Adults!
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesStart the spring by painting with watercolor! Hot press or cold? Squirrel hair or synthetic? Tubes or pans? The world of professional watercolor tools can be a challenge. Get hands on experience, tips, advice and practice with Maxx. In this epic 4-day summer camp for adults, you'll use Daniel Smith, Beam, Push/Pull, and Gansai watercolors, […]
Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run
Leif Erikson Hall 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for the annual running of the Leif to Leif 5k!! We hope you are ready to get some exercise and explore Ballard with us. From the heart of Ballard to Shilshole Bay, the Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge is proud to announce our annual 5k! Adult (18yr+) - $20 13-17 yr - […]
Leif Erikson Lodge Heritage Day
Leif Erikson Hall 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us in the main hall from 9:30am-3:00pm on Saturday March 22nd! Enjoy live music, cultural demonstrations and delicious Scandinavian foods. Treat yourself to Rømmegrøt, pølse with lefse, open faced sandwiches and a variety of baked goods!
Watercolor Pet Portraits
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesWatercolor 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 […]
Ballard Wine Walk
Umpqua Bank - Ballard 5512 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United StatesSpring is the perfect time to sip, shop and stroll through the charming Ballard neighborhood. 15 Ballard shops will host 15 PNW wineries and transform into tasting rooms for one enchanted evening. Tickets are $40 for 10 tastings, and you may purchase 3 additional tasting tickets for $10. This event always sells out in advance, […]
Gouache Critters: Beetles!
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesCome paint a lil' guy! Learn the basics of gouache, an opaque watercolor, while painting a different critter every month. We'll talk about how to layer values, adding highlights, and capturing the essence of your chosen creature. You will leave with a finished painting and a better understanding of the critter of the month. February: […]
Ballard High School presents Hadestown, Teen Edition!
Ballard High School 1418 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, United StatesThe Ballard High School Playmakers are pleased to present their spring musical, Hadestown: Teen Edition, March 27, 28, 29 at 7:30, April 4th and 5th at 7:30 and April 6th at 2:00, with music, lyrics and book by Anais Mitchell. First performed on Broadway in 2019, Hadestown has won 8 Tony awards including Best Musical […]
Cartooning & Character Design for Comics
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesCraft your own characters, stories, and make-believe worlds while getting an introduction to storytelling and cartoon illustration! Cartoon characters are the most important thing to come up with before deciding what Cartoon and/or Illustration method one wants to use to tell their stories! This Character Design focused workshop will teach students an introduction to character […]
Intro to UV Resin Jewelry
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesLearn to make your own resin necklace, ring or pin! UV resin is an easy-to-use resin that doesn't require mixing. It's easier than epoxy resin and cures when exposed to UV light, leaving you plenty of time to perfect your art before it's dry. With instruction by Push/Pull's Director and jewelry-maker Maxx FG, you'll create […]
Woven Watercolors
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesRelease your stresses and create beautiful abstract watercolor art--no drawing required! In this class you'll learn to let go as you lay down pigments on paper. You'll explore the different characteristics of colors as they granulate, shine, feather, blend and swirl. We'll then have a tea break while we wait for our experiments to dry […]
Teen Draw & Paint Party!
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesCome 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 […]
Make a Zine: Poetry!
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesGet your ideas onto the page and finally MAKE THAT ZINE! Zines are small books, usually made out of a single sheet of paper, that anyone can make! In this all-ages workshop, join us to develop your zine from start to finish. Learn different ways to fold the same piece of paper to acquire different […]
Make Your Own Watercolors!
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesMake your own watercolor paints by choosing your own pigment colors and learn the secrets of Push/Pull's nontoxic Sticky Caps! You'll create up to 3 colors and take them home to use or gift. All materials are provided. Mixing pigments requires certain safety precautions--please bring a disposable mask. Students receive a 15% discount on art […]
Designing for Risograph in Procreate
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesLearn from Push/Pull's own Risograph tech how to design your own 8.5" x 11" artwork for 2 color printing in Procreate. Bring your iPad and power supply because you'll be creating! Maxx will walk you through all the tips and tricks of creating an impactful design using Procreate. You'll also learn how to prep files […]
Intro to Calligraphy with Ink & Nib
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesLearn the secrets of ink & nib calligraphy with this introductory workshop! During this workshop, we will be exploring the history of this craft as well as practicing the basics of making consistent letterforms with flat nib dip pens. You will gain skills to create your own greeting cards, letterheads, fonts, and more. All materials […]
Opening Reception: Stanza: Lost & Found
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesTurn over a leaf. Dig inside the couch cushions. Pick something off the bottom of your shoe. There are poems everywhere, for those willing to look. Push/Pull's annual poetry collection, Stanza: Lost & Found, features wordsmiths turned imagemakers and artists turned poets. Using both word and image this poetry collection printed on Risograph features found […]
All About Gouache
Push/Pull 2000 NW Market Street, Seattle, United StatesWhat is gouache? How do you use it? and most importantly, how do you pronounce it?!?! Maxx will guide you through all the mysteries of gouache, from pronunciation to what actually goes into it. You'll practice using gouache and learn how to layer, what you can use with it, and when to pick gouache over […]
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