Join us to create art, make friends and be a part of our growing creative community. All classes are held ONLINE. Click on the class to read more about the online options for each. Classes are listed in Seattle-local time (Pacific), please let us know if you have questions about what time the class would be in your area.

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Upcoming Classes

January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 6pm

ProCreate Basics I

$75.00

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Learn the basics of ProCreate. We'll cover different file types, standard brushes, saving and exporting, and getting your style from paper to screen. Each class will involve a demonstration of a skill set and then you practicing. There will also be out of class assignments. Students will need access to Zoom and ProCreate. They will also be invited to join the Google Classroom where there will be class videos, references, and supplemental resources.


Class sessions are Tuesdays, January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 6pm - 7:30pm (Pacific)


Maxx Follis-Goodkind was a reluctant convert to digital art, but after learning ProCreate, has jumped in and loves it. She's excited to show you how liberating ProCreate can be, how to streamline your creative process, and especially how to create digital art you're proud of.

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February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 6pm

ProCreate Intermediate II

$75.00

Got the basics of ProCreate down? Learn next level skills in this 4 week course. We'll cover photo editing, fonts and text, creating brushes, and create a simple animation. Each class will have a demonstration of a skill set and then an activity to practice. There will also be out of class assignments. Students will need access to Zoom and ProCreate. They will also be invited to join the Google Classroom where there will be class videos, references, and supplemental resources.


Class sessions are Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd 6pm - 7:30pm.


Maxx Follis-Goodkind was a reluctant convert to digital art, but after learning ProCreate, has jumped in and loves it. She's excited to show you how liberating ProCreate can be, how to streamline your creative process, and especially how to create digital art you're proud of.
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January 11th, 18th, 25th 5pm - 6pm

Intro to Zine Making

$25.00

In this class students will learn about the basics of zine making and some historical context. The goal of this class is to have finished zines to share with each other by the end of the three sessions. We will do this together through discussion, short creative exercises, and creating a safe space to make art together.


Class session: February 2nd, 9th & 16th 5pm - 6pm


Materials needed: 8.5x11" printer paper, scissors, pencils, pens, and eraser


Technology: access to Zoom/internet


Age: all ages


Sarah is a queer visual artist and storyteller. They are currently studying graduate Comics at CCA.


The minimum for this class is $25, but you have the option to add funds to support our teaching staff.
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January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 11am - 1pm

Storytelling Basics for Comics

$75.00

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**This class is past the sign up time. Please contact info@pushpullseattle.com about space or to find out the next time it will be offered.**


Eager to create your own comic but getting stuck on the story? Learn to create your own story from existing works in the public domain. We'll start with dissecting stories we have memorized and make adjustments to create our own unique piece of work. Drawing skills are a plus, but not necessary, though you should not be afraid to draw.


4 week session, Live classes are held via Zoom January 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st 11am - 1pm (Pacific). Classes will consist of instructor-led activities that you are encouraged to share. Skill focus will be on characters, telling a complete story, and editing for focus and clarity.


The goal of the class is to end with a sketch/thumbnails and script of a comic that tells an interesting story. We will cover basic comic skills.


Students will be invited to join the Google Classroom where class videos, references and supplemental materials will be posted. There will also be suggested assignments and students that work on them will find they are closer to a completed piece of work at the end of the 4-week session.


Required Materials:

something to write with and something to write on, suggest paper and pencil for brainstorming and rough sketch work


About the instructor:

Maxx Follis-Goodkind has been creating comics for as long as she can remember. However, she didn't start with creating fictional works until she began teaching teens in 2016. Since then she's created a variety of ways to use stories we already know to create new and interesting works.
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Saturday January 30th 1pm - 3pm

Snout to tail: Paper Grocery Bag books. Use the whole thing.

$15.00

Do you have an abundance of bags? Turn them into books with instructor Arthur Stoermer.


Arthur will teach you how to use every bit of your bag to make your own bound book. Give paper bags a new life as sketchbooks, journals and more.


Session length is two hours, January 30th 1pm - 3pm.


Materials needed: 2+ Full size grocery bags. Knife, scissors, exacto or letter opener--A dinner knife will do. Glue (white, Elmer's or ModPodge) and optional clamps (paper clips or other small clamper). Sturdy needle and thread, a bookmaking (or leather or sewing) awl. Cutting board, or other surface to protect your table. Ruler (metal if you want to trim)


About the instructor:

Old art teacher guy trapped inside during the pandemic. The pile of paper bags, and guilt kept growing. I thought of making an origami book with one of these bags. I make a one page cat zine using an 8.5 x 11 paper.
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February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th 11am

Poetry Comics: Experimental Forms

$120.00

Poetry comics is a relatively new form of sequential art that often eschews narrative in favor of expressing an emotion, an experience, or raw word-and-picture juxtapositions. So it seems an ideal way to experiment with comics. In six sessions, we'll write our own poems, work with found texts (and found images), and sometimes work with no text as we explore what a poetry comic can be. Writing and drawing experience is helpful but not required. 

Sundays 11am - 1pm PST (local Seattle time), February 7th - March 14th


Instructor:

David Lasky co-authored the graphic novel Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song, which won comics’ Eisner Award in 2013. His work has appeared in numerous anthologies, including Kramers Ergot and Best American Comics. He is the colorist of the Newbery Honor Book El Deafo. For the past 15 years, David has been a graphic novel instructor at a wide variety of venues.
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Wednesdays 6pm - January and February Registration now available

Life/Figure Drawing with Claire Donaldson

$0.00

Join Claire Donaldson every Wednesday to improve your figure drawing skills. Claire will use photo references and timed sections to guide you through sketching. The class includes demonstrations, independent work, and expert advice. You'll need a pencil (or other drawing tool, such as charcoal) and paper. Appropriate for beginning to advanced artists.


This class does use nude models for reference.


Meetings are Wednesday 6-8pm. Sessions are provided at no cost, but you do have the option to include a Teacher Support payment, which helps our instructors and Push/Pull.


To select multiple dates, add each one to your cart separately.

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First Fridays  6pm - Registration through June available

Fresh Look: Supportive Peer Critique

$0.00

Join Maxx FG every first Friday for an opportunity to get friendly, supportive feedback on your creative work. All creative work is welcome. Meeting starts at 6pm and generally ends around 7pm (PST, Seattle local time).


This event is free for all to attend. We will enforce strict rules for respecting each other and guidance for giving critiques. You can select an optional gratuity to the host with your registration.


This is an online event and will be held over Zoom. Once you register you will get the meeting information.


Maxx FG is the Director of Push/Pull. She is an interdisciplinary artist focused on visual work exploring feminism and autobiographical storytelling. Teaching and community outreach is central to Maxx's creative process.

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January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 6pm - 7:30pm

Pro Art Basics I

$75.00

Ready to make the leap from hobby to career? Learn how to set yourself up for success in the visual arts. 4 week course with Maxx Follis-Goodkind, the Director of Push/Pull, will walk you through the basics of getting started.


You'll learn about branding yourself, business licenses, setting up a website, creating a bio and more. This class is tailored to visual artists creating physical media for retail sales through their own shops, galleries, and vending at events.


The focus of this first course will be on habits/skills, communications, presentation, and necessary steps. Each session will go through skills and have activities and conversations that you should expect to participate in. Classes are held over Zoom. There will be out of class assignments as well. You will receive and invitation to a Google Classroom where class videos, assignments and additional resources will be available.


Live class sessions are January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 6pm - 7:30pm


Maxx Follis-Goodkind has been working as a professional artist for over a decade and loves helping out emerging artists so that they can learn from her mistakes and successes.

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February 12th, 19th, 26th 6pm - 7:30pm

Pro Art Basics II

$60.00

Are you an emerging professional artist feeling a little overwhelmed? Not sure what you're supposed to be doing? This 3 week course is for you.


Maxx Follis-Goodkind will take you through figuring out your career decisions, writing long-term plans, and determining where to spend money and where to save it. You'll do a practice grant application, private sales pitch, and get feedback to help you improve your success rate.


The focus of this second course is to help artists that are confident in their skills but not sure how to meet their goals. Each session will go through business skills and have activities and conversations that you should expect to participate in. Classes are held over Zoom. There will be out of class assignments as well. You will receive and invitation to a Google Classroom where class videos, assignments and additional resources will be available.


Live class sessions are February 12th, 19th, and 26th 6pm - 7:30pm


Maxx Follis-Goodkind has been working as a professional artist for over a decade and loves helping out emerging artists so that they can learn from her mistakes and successes.
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We can refund ticket sales up to 5 days before a class begins. Material kits are nonrefundable. Once the class has started, your ticket is not refundable. If you are no longer able to attend a class please contact info@pushpullseattle.com as soon as you are able. 

Scholarships are available! Please email info@pushpullseattle.com with what class(es) you are interested in and if you are looking for a full or partial scholarship. Please allow at least one week before class for us to process your request.

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