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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.

Got a question? Email info@pushpullseattle.com - Got an idea or request for a class? Let us know here. 

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Upcoming Classes

Wednesdays 6pm - March 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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NEW DATES: April 5th, 12th, 19th

Brainstorming Your Comic: Scriptwriting, Thumbnailing and Other Ways To Get Started

$50.00

March 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 5pm - 6pm West Coast (California-time zone) **UPDATED: April 5th, 12th, 19th**


Students will learn by doing in this class as we write comic scripts, thumbnails and other methods that lay a strong groundwork for a project. Students will leave the class with various ways they can begin a comic and a completed short comic.


Tools/materials: Something to write and draw with (pencil and paper or digital equivalents)


Technology required: Laptop/computer


Apps used: Google Classroom, Zoom


About the instructor:

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

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March 9th, 16th, 23rd 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 sessions are listed below. Each session is 3 weeks with live meetings 5pm - 6pm on Tuesdays.


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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March 19th, 26th & April 2nd 6pm - 7:30pm

Drawing Flowers with Valerie (Peonies, poppies, and Lupine—Oh, my!)

$60.00

Learn to create your own beautiful botanical composition with Valerie Niemeyer. This series of 3 classes will each focus on learning to draw one flower and adding it to a composition that you'll put together over the 3 weeks.


Valerie will cover how to draw each flower - peonies, poppies, and lupine, how to add them to create an interesting and balanced composition, and inking techniques to create a finished product.


Materials needed are pencil, paper, eraser and preferred inking tool.


Class dates March 19th, 26th, April 2nd 6pm - 7:30pm


Class will be held via Zoom with class resources and videos posted in Google Classroom. You will receive an invitation to Google Classroom when you register and class meeting links will be posted there.


This class is intended for creators 14+, if you have questions if this class is appropriate for you, please contact us at info@pushpullseattle.com. We recommend some drawing experience.

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Weekly Drop-in Comics Classes Starting April 2021

Sunday Autobio Comics

$10.00

Spend your Sunday mornings working on comics about your life. You'll work on instructor led exercises to help you break through barriers in your writing and drawing. Exercises will vary every week and will focus on prompts that you will be able to expand into longer stories or that can stand on their own. Each class will consist of 2-3 exercises that you are encouraged to share.


Class Sessions: Sundays 11am - 12pm


Each class and session is unique and students are encouraged to sign up for multiple sessions.


Materials needed:

Sketchbook/paper and pencil/pen or drawing tablet


Technology: access to internet/Zoom


Maxx Follis-Goodkind has been making autobio comics since before she knew that's what they were. She has been teaching comics for 4 years and enjoys teaching autobio comics as a way to help people communicate their life experiences.

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Saturday Morning Cartoons

$10.00

Spend Saturday mornings with Maxx and create your own comic stories and characters every week. Each session will include surprise activities to keep your imagination going and your stories flowing. Every week is a little different, jump in whenever you want, take a pause when you've got enough stories to tell.


Classes take place online via Zoom. Participants will receive an email confirmation and meeting link by 7pm on Friday night. Sessions are 11am - 12pm Seattle-local (Pacific) time.


The only materials you'll need are something to draw with, something to draw on, and your imagination.


Sessions are appropriate for all ages, but are targeted to creators with some experience and confidence.


Maxx Follis-Goodkind is the Director of Push/Pull and creator of more characters than she can remember. She has collected over 100 ways to tell comic stories and never tires of seeing what she, and others, can create with a little inspiration and a time limit.


Classes are $10 each, please contact us at info@pushpullseattle.com to inquire about available spots if you are not able to pay at the this time.

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Procreate Classes

Starts March 30th 6pm - 7:30pm
Starts April 27th 6pm - 7:30pm

Procreate Basics

$75.00

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, March 30, April 6th, April 13th & April 20th 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.


You will need an iPad and a different screen to watch instruction on, a laptop or desktop monitor is suggested.

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ProCreate Intermediate

$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, April 27th, May 4th, May 11th & May 18th 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.


You will need your iPad and a different screen to watch instruction on, a laptop or desktop monitor is recommended.

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Not sure which Procreate class to take? Take a quick quiz here and we'll let you know which one we recommend: ​https://form.jotform.com/210557829957067

Procreate Brush Workshop

$15.00

Learn to create custom brushes in Procreate with Maxx. April 16th 7pm - 9pm Seattle local time (Pacific)

You'll work along in Procreate as Maxx teaches you to:

*Adjust and duplicate existing brushes to fine tune them

*Create your own custom painting or inking brush set (left of sample photo)

*Create a repeating pattern brush (center of sample photo)

AND create your own stamp (right of sample photo)

Maxx will also review all of the settings in the custom brush section so you can confidently make changes to brushes to improve your art and create work digital art that is just your style.

To participate, you'll need access to Zoom on a device other than your iPad, an iPad with Procreate, and an Apple Pencil.

Maxx Follis-Goodkind is Push/Pull's Director and resident Procreate teacher/expert. Over the last two years she's learned to embrace digital art and to use this new medium to expand the amount of work she creates. Maxx loves teaching people all of the ways that Procreate can help their creative processes.

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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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