Teen Classes & Workshops
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Learn about comics, art, and crafts with us! Push/Pull pairs professional artists, cartoonists, and illustrators with students to teach creative skills. Students are responsible for their own transportation. The 44 bus stops right outside and 40 is a block away. The 17 and Rapid D lines also have stops nearby. |
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Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM
Join us for Teen Art After School! We'll have several different series of artistic focuses during the semester. Each series comprises 5 weekly sessions. Sign up for one series or all of them!
Join us for Teen Art After School! We'll have several different series of artistic focuses during the semester. Each series comprises 5 weekly sessions. Sign up for one series or all of them!
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All Kinds of Anatomy (Jan. 14th–Feb. 11th): Learning how to draw people and animals doesn't have to be scary! Learn how to break down living forms into simple shapes, then learn how to start building your own art style!
Beginning Painting (Feb. 25th–Mar. 25th): Ever wonder what the difference is between gouache, watercolors, and acrylics? Find out in this session and learn about color theory along the way! The Art of Illustration (Apr. 8th- May 6th): Ever wanted to bring to life the words in your head or on your paper? Come learn how to illustrate stories, poems, nature journals, or whatever text and images your imagination can come up with. During these four days we’ll explore storytelling and visual images and use mixed media to create our own impactful illustrated works of literature, or are they art? Fundamentals of Printmaking (May 20th–Jun. 10th): Come create your own series of prints! In these five days we'll try tons of different methods for creating prints, including block printing, screen printing, Risograph, and monotype gel plate printing. Explore different inks, colors, and methods to create bold images. Each day you’ll come away with a work of art. |
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For Teen After School Art, we offer pay-what-you-can pricing. We are a small business and recommend a minimum of $5 per day that your teen is here (or $25 per section listed above), though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please pay what you are able to help us provide our teen programs through Bal-Art.org.
Spring 2026: After School Art for KIDS
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
For the first time, we're also offering an after school program for kids aged 7-10, with After School Art for Kids! Come spend your Thursday afternoons with us at Push/Pull in Ballard! We will spend time creating, sharing, storytelling and using a diverse array of media to create finished works of art. This program is ideal for students ages 7–10.
For the first time, we're also offering an after school program for kids aged 7-10, with After School Art for Kids! Come spend your Thursday afternoons with us at Push/Pull in Ballard! We will spend time creating, sharing, storytelling and using a diverse array of media to create finished works of art. This program is ideal for students ages 7–10.
Every summer we run a series of "summer camps" for teens. These paid, multi-session classes are medium-specific crash courses perfect for introducing your creative teen to a painting, printmaking, zines, and more, while making friends and having focused art time.
Most of these classes are for teens 12-19, but some are geared towards younger kids, or older teens. Check each class for details!
Most of these classes are for teens 12-19, but some are geared towards younger kids, or older teens. Check each class for details!
Summer 2025 Schedule
Kids Comics Camp! - June 23-27 - Ages 8-12 - Register Now
Comics Camp for Teens & Adults - June 23-27 - Ages 13+ - Register Now
Nature Journaling Summer Camp - June 30-July 3 - All Ages - Register Now
Teen Zine Summer Camp - July 7-11 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Teen Fiber Arts Summer Camp - July 14-15 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Dungeons & Dragons & Design - July 14-18 - Ages 10-15 - Register Now
Intro to Printmaking for Teens - July 21-24 - Ages 12-18 - Register Now
Kids Comics Camp! - July 28-August 1 - Ages 8-12 - Register Now
Teen Acrylic Summer Camp - August 4-7 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Teen Watercolor & Mixed Media Camp - August 11-15 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Kids Comics Camp! - June 23-27 - Ages 8-12 - Register Now
Comics Camp for Teens & Adults - June 23-27 - Ages 13+ - Register Now
Nature Journaling Summer Camp - June 30-July 3 - All Ages - Register Now
Teen Zine Summer Camp - July 7-11 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Teen Fiber Arts Summer Camp - July 14-15 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Dungeons & Dragons & Design - July 14-18 - Ages 10-15 - Register Now
Intro to Printmaking for Teens - July 21-24 - Ages 12-18 - Register Now
Kids Comics Camp! - July 28-August 1 - Ages 8-12 - Register Now
Teen Acrylic Summer Camp - August 4-7 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Teen Watercolor & Mixed Media Camp - August 11-15 - Ages 13-18 - Register Now
Support These Programs
Push/Pull and Bal-Art's Teen Art Programs are free for students and their families. If you'd like to support our ability to continue offering these opportunities for students, please consider making a contribution!
Student Work & Zines
See some of the awesome stuff our teens have made and support the program while you're at it!
Stopping by the store? We sometimes have riso mini zines by teens up front, free with any purchase!
More art from the teens!
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