It’s a tough gig, but we’re hanging in, thanks 🙄
Portland — you are everything. You are majestic, and beautiful, and delicious, and quirky.
But more than that— you are a city of civically minded, creative and empowered humans. You are honest and vulnerable and yes, imperfect, but always growing and shifting and trying to do better.
To us, you’re home. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Last week we quietly celebrated 3 years in business 🎉
It ends up that each year gets harder and harder to take time to celebrate as autumn is the beginning of our true busy season. A problem that we are oh so grateful for!
But we would be remiss if we didn’t thank all of our amazing workshop leaders and artists that make Makerspace what it is today! So, thank you!!
To date, we have run 795 hours of workshops with 36 workshop leaders and teachers 🤯
And of course, thank you to the 1,944 of you that have taken workshops here at Makerspace Sellwood! YOU are our amazing community of makers and we are here because of the magic you bring every week✨ Cheers to you!🥂
xo,
A+M
Truly a match made in heaven. We had such a sweet time that we’ve added another date:
Thursday, June 4th | 6-8pm | SOLD OUT
Thursday, July 23rd | 6-8pm | SOLD OUT
Makerspacesellwood.as.me/yourstruly
These are the small business collaborations that make Sellwood Moreland so special ✨
Hi, Mackenzie here!
Can I let you in on a little secret… for someone that owns and runs a workshop space, I’m not much of a workshop person. Not because I don’t think they’re an incredibly valuable form of community and self-care/growth, but because I’m really bad at being brand new at something and because of that, it’s hard for it to be an activity that gets me to a more centered, relaxed place. Sound a little like you?
May I suggest: Beeswax Taper Candles
While absolutely skill building, this workshop is a complete delight— it’s very mediative and soothing, and also kind of beautifully community building as everyone walks in circles around the workshop table dipping their candles when they get to the pot of beeswax. The smell is unreal. The vibes are pretty much perfect.
Join us for our next one: Sunday, June 28th with @shopwhobyfire | $115 gets you three sets of taper candles (6 total), a drink of choice and the most restorative afternoon.
Treat yourself 🐝🕯️
As always, book a seat at makerspacesellwood.com
Things to do in Portland, Oregon. Creative Workshops. Portland, Oregon. Made in Oregon.
Lucky us, we don’t even have to leave Portland to have the summer of our dreams.
Take a workshop, soak up the A/C, meet new friends, and enjoy our kombucha from @brewdr ✨ Let us be your summer refuge.
makerspace sellwood
1520 se bybee blvd
portland, oregon
(thank you to our girl @cu.carroncito for 90% of this content!)
We’re here until 3pm with vases to glaze, cakes from @rileyseasonalcakes , cards to print, and flowers to snag!
Bring Mom and create together— or just get a yummy treat. No judgement.
Last Saturday afternoon was spent gathered around the workshop table with the tiniest of beads learning new skills, connecting over creativity and making beautiful necklaces with @rei_koco
And Ken will be back! This time for a shorter, simpler project— and for those of you with impossibly busy summer weekends, on a weekday evening:
Monday, June 29th | 6-8pm | $85
There’s something so sweet and magical, and IMPORTANT about disconnecting from our screens, and putting our hands and creativity to work. Come play!
As always, sign up at
Portland, Oregon workshops. Things to do in Portland.
CMNSL x makerspace collaboration coming at you! ✨
We are so utterly delighted to pop up this June for a Handbuilt Ceramic Tumbler Workshop at the refreshing and charming @cmnsl .
Each attendee will create a 16oz ceramic tumbler using the slab technique- perfect for the pint of your dreams, iced coffee, or flower vase.
Ticket cost includes a beverage from @cmnsl (we’re partial to the Stand By, To Stand By West Coast IPA or their Beans to Spill Lager collab with @proudmaryusa )
Tumbler will be ready for pick up 3 weeks after the workshop AT Makerspace Sellwood.
Thursday, June 25th | 6-8pm | $75
WORKSHOP LOCATED AT COMMENSAL FERMENTATION | 3901 N WILLIAMS AVE
* summer weather and roll top garage door included *
makerspacesellwood.as.me/cmnsl or 🔗 in bio
We heard you loud and clear! Whether you’ve never picked up needles or just need a refresher, these hands-on sessions will get you going with the basics.
This is the perfect excuse to slow down and make something with your hands in a friendly, supportive environment.
Knitting Basics at Makerspace Sellwood
Sunday, June 14th | 1pm
Sunday, June 21st | 1pm
$120 includes both sessions
Join Teresa of @sunnydayfiber for this 2 part beginner class designed to build confidence with learning the foundational skills of knitting. Students learn to cast on, knit, purl, and apply these skills to an approachable project: the baby hat. Enjoy a relaxed and supportive environment where participants can learn at their own pace.
Cost includes all materials and a kit to take home and continue your journey. 14+
We’ll be closed tomorrow, May 1st in observance of May Day.
In solidarity, yes—but also as a reflection of who we are: a business built by women and mothers who believe that rest, family, and well-being are not luxuries—they’re non-negotiable.
Choosing to close is choosing people over profit. It’s choosing to model a different way of working and living, even when it’s not the easiest path. This is a challenging time for small businesses. What lasts will be shaped by where we place our support.
If you believe in community-rooted spaces, in care over burnout, in people-first economies— this is the moment to show it. Shop small, local and obscure.
We’ll see you for a connective weekend of making 💪🏼
