Maker culture in Portland
Join the maker movement by diving into the city's thriving DIY scene.
Designers and makers flock to ADX, a community workshop in Southeast Portland. Portland is a hub for artists, entrepreneurs and creators alike, with community studios, warehouses and makerspaces that let you DIY your way around town.
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The wide, wild world of Portland’s Tender Loving Empire
Since 2007, indie label Tender Loving Empire has released albums from celebrated local artists and sold a range of goods crafted in Portland.
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WeMake Celebrates conference explores the creative process
Portland nonprofit WeMake hosts an annual creative conference that celebrates makers and examines the creative process.
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Cannabis ceramics: Portland-made pipes
From chic pipes to cheeky honey bear bubblers, local makers bring legal cannabis consumption into the 21st century.
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Mead in and around Portland
Sample mead, the latest drink to hit Portland's booming beverage industry, at tasting rooms in and around the city.
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Project Object: Portland store lets feminist shoppers give back
Seeking a unique gift for your favorite feminist? Project Object offers a chic collection of subtly subversive clothing, accessories and home goods.
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Coworking spaces in Portland
Whether you’re visiting Portland on business or just need somewhere to pen your next novel, quiet and unique coworking spaces abound around Portland.
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Portland Open Studios
For two weekends every October, Portland Open Studios invites visitors to explore the houses and offices of artists across the city.
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Portland Mini Maker Faire
Portland Mini Maker Faire blends science and technology with arts and crafts in an interactive two-day event held every September at OMSI.
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Portland designers of color
Ready to upgrade your wardrobe, Portland-style? Turn heads with the latest fashions from these celebrated Portland designers of color.
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Portland jewelry designers
Shop these Portland jewelry designers for beautiful, wearable art that exudes personal expression with a local touch.
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Portland Saturday Market
Open every Saturday and Sunday from March–December, Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the U.S.
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Makerspaces to visit in Portland
A bustling hub for artists and entrepreneurs, Portland is leading the maker movement in America. See the creative process up close at these makerspaces.
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Portland Makers
Portland is do-it-yourself central, where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts and crafty kits. The Portland Makers zine shows the best DIY-ers in town.
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Shop for made-in-Portland goods
These companies churn out consistently cool made-in-Portland products, from fashionable swimwear and accessories to leather goods and lighting.
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Luxe local leather
Portland artisans are using high-quality, beautifully tanned and sustainably dyed leather for their goods, crafting pieces that will last for decades.
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Design Week Portland
Portland is known for its creative community and this springtime festival shows why, with a week full of lectures, design events and open houses.
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