Call for Submissions: A Better World + Stanza 2026 🌍
Call for Submissions: A Better World 🌍
A Better World is possible if we want to imagine it. There are so many things that can be improved upon. What are your ideas? What can we work towards? Give the possibilities shape and definition, and then maybe we can strive towards it.

Tell us a story about a thing that sucks, but which can be made better! How can it be made better? Riff Raff League is putting together a zine so we can share these ideas! This is not a paid opportunity as this will be a free zine, but if you'd like to share your ideas, we'd love to have them! Accepting submissions through November 15!
Call for Submissions: Stanza 2026 🌱
We're excited to announce GROWTH as our theme for next year's Stanza, our annual art & poetry collaboration anthology and gallery show!

Poets are invited to submit poetry inspired by plants and fungi. 🌱 Accepted poems will be paired with artists for visual interpretation. Poets can submit work for consideration, and artists can apply to be considered for pairing until January 18th. You can submit as both a poet and an artist!
Notes & Reminders
GO VOTE!
It's too late to put your ballot in the mail (it might not get postmarked in time), so find your nearest ballot drop box and dunk your ballot in by 8pm TONIGHT!!

There's a drop box at the Ballard Library, which is just around the block from Push/Pull!!
Taxes on Classes
As of October 1st, Washignton State now requires sales tax be remitted on classes and workshops.

We were a bit late updating things, but our class ticketing has now been updated accordingly. All tickets already sold will be honored without additional sales tax, but moving forward sales tax will be collected at check out. Thanks for your continued support. <3
FREE Teen Art After School
ICYMI: We've pushed back the starting time for our Teen Art After School classes to 3:30 PM to hopefully better accommodate after school travel times!

Our FINAL 5-class series for teens is The Art of Illustration, and it starts November 19!
This Week
Block Print Your Holiday Cards got scheduled after last week's newsletter went out, but it's happening THIS SATURDAY, the 8th! Get a head start on your cardmaking! You won't regret it!
TONIGHT, November 4, 6:00 PM: Our twice-monthly Ballard Sketch Team meets at Hattie's Hat! Join us for an evening of good eats, bad jokes, and getting some reliable ol' sketchbook time in. 🍻 FREE MEETUP.

Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 PM: Dust off your knitting needles, embroidery hoops, and whatever half-finished project you'd started! Get some progress in at Stitch n' Bitch while hanging out with fellow fiber artists! 🧵FREE MEETUP.

Thursday, November 6, 5:00 PM:  ̶E̶x̶p̶l̶o̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶p̶o̶w̶e̶r̶f̶u̶l̶ ̶t̶o̶o̶l̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶i̶P̶a̶d̶ ̶a̶t̶ ̶I̶n̶t̶r̶o̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶P̶r̶o̶c̶r̶e̶a̶t̶e̶!̶ ̶O̶v̶e̶r̶c̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶t̶i̶m̶i̶d̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶f̶i̶n̶i̶t̶e̶ ̶d̶i̶g̶i̶t̶a̶l̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶v̶a̶s̶,̶ ̶i̶t̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶r̶e̶e̶ ̶m̶i̶l̶l̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶o̶p̶t̶i̶o̶n̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶s̶e̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶b̶u̶t̶t̶o̶n̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶f̶i̶d̶d̶i̶l̶y̶ ̶b̶i̶t̶s̶,̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶l̶e̶a̶r̶n̶ ̶h̶o̶w̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶j̶u̶s̶t̶ ̶m̶a̶k̶e̶ ̶a̶r̶t̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶i̶t̶!̶ CANCELLED due to low registration.

Friday, November 7, 5:30 PM: Despite the occasional deluge, it's been a truly stunning fall! The change of seasons always offers an abundance of beautiful botanicals to capture, so join us at Botanical Watercolors to learn techniques to help you paint those plants! 🍁

Saturday, November 8, 10:00 AM: Learn how to design for risograph using just traditional media! Separate colors and plan how they'll layer for printing at 2-Color Riso Design on Paper! 🖨️

Saturday, November 8, 1:00 PM: Come Block Print Your Holiday Cards! It's a great way to learn a new artistic skill and discipline while getting a big item off your to do list done! Block prints are charming in their imperfections and show off the hand-made touch while being more economical with your time -- one carved block can be used to print cards over and over again! 🃏

Sunday, November 9, 3:00 PM: Just THREE SPOTS LEFT in Dramatic Acrylic Landscapes where you'll get a crash course in acrylic painting and boosting drama using value (as opposed to color) as you work on a stunning landscape! 🌄

Sunday, November 9, 7:15 PM: There are so many disasters every week but many get buried in the news cycle. What's happening locally? How can you affect or inspire change? What's most important to you in this moment? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and form plans of action at Riff Raff League! ✍️
Book Spotlight: Vessel
Check out VESSEL, a new zine from locals Stephanie Voytek and Victoria Huebner and centered on wellness and your body. 

Vessel is a collection of recipes, rituals, and reflections to help readers reorient themselves to the natural world. It uses insight from nature to gently guide readers to connect with their body.
New & Restocked!
Resin & Jewelry craft!
Restocked! We transformed this giant pile of STUFF into a fully stocked corner of resin and jewelry-making supplies! 

We've got tons of materials from Jewelry by Me, along with split up bulk supplies packaged as Push/Pull Supplies! Come in and peruse!
TEETH
Restocked! What else is in under Push/Pull Supplies? It's TEETH! We got 'em in just before Halloween, but nobody says you can't make use of it in November. Every month is a spooky month if you believe.
Clairefontaine & Stillman & Birn
Restocked! Clairefontaine paper pads in various sizes and colors, plus NEW special oil painting sheets! 

A variety of Stillman & Birn sketchbooks are also back! Filled up a sketchbook with various October drawing challenges? New sketchbook day for you! :D
Look Ahead!
Every month is a great month to paint a cat!! Join us at Acrylic Painting Cats to do just that!
Monday, November 10, 6:00 PM: Gather 'round, QUeer ARTists, for our Monday installment of QU-ART! Bring a project or start a new one! Hang out with fellow queer artists while getting some solid creative time in! 🌈 FREE MEETUP.

Tuesday, November 11, 5:00 PM: Tis the season for crazy cat people to cozy up indoors, so there are just FOUR SPOTS LEFT for this month's Acrylic Painting Cats! Paint a pretty kitty while exploring the basics of acrylics and cat-specific techniques. Your resulting painting can make a fantastic gift too, which is a nice bonus! 😽

Wednesday, November 12, 6:00 PM: Watercolor for Everyone has a new instructor! Rotating monthly topics will be filled in very soon, but you can still sign up now! This introductory watercolor class is great for beginners and intermediate painters alike! 💧

Thursday, November 13, 5:00 PM: It's Intermediate Procreate! Join us to spend time painting, coloring, and creating brushes in Procreate and explore related techniques! 📱

Friday, November 14, 5:30 PM: You don't need to draw to make things with your hands! Pop Up Bouquet Cards are a great way to make a personal, impactful card for a loved one in your life, and a great way to show yourself that you can be creative and artistic! 🪷

Saturday, November 15, 10:00 PM: Brush up and broaden your inking techniques at Inking: Brush, Washes, and White Space! Conquer your fear of committing to the permanancy of the page and learn to love it! 🪥

Saturday, November 15, 2:00 PM: Maxx has been using and making gouache for years, so gather all your burning questions about the medium and get them answered at All About Gouache! See how it's different from watercolor and test it out with dozens of our store-made and brand-fav gouaches! 🎨

Saturday, November 15, 6:00 PM: It's the Opening Reception for Be Merry, our annual ornament show featuring dozens of handmade hangable art for your walls, trees, fireplace, and other fixtures! These pieces are available for immediate take-home, so come see them (and claim them) before they find homes elsewhere! 🎋

Sunday, November 16, NOON: Why are so many artists in love with alcohol-based markers? Why are they so dang expensive? Are they really worth it? Intro to Alcohol Markers will demystify the medium for you! A set of 12 markers and paper pad ($75 value!) are included with the class! 🍊

Sunday, November 16, 7:15 PM: Get involved with your local community! Brainstorm and act on new ways to support the causes you care about at Riff Raff League! ✊FREE MEETUP.
Create a beautiful bouquet that will never wilt and have it pop out of a card! Make a handmade card that really stands out (pops out??) at Pop Up Bouquet Card! 🌸
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