WeMake is about making friendships, making a difference, and make believing.

We are a non-profit 501C born from the idea of creating a platform that fosters art and design within our community through hands-on experiences, workshops, and design in action initiatives.

Yvonne Perez Emerson Founder, Director @Cre8tivegirl

Scott BakerFounder, Coordinator @ideateandcreate

Jessica CaldwellContent Coordinator @Sunfeet22

Tiffany JenningsEvent Coordinator @writingthesurf

Rachel CoddingtonMedia Producer @rachelcod

Emily OlivaEvent Coordinator @_emdash

Robert WoodwardVideo Director@arobertwoodward

Ethan Allen SmithPhotographer@ethanallensmith

Celestia CaredioDesign Intern @CelestiaGrace

Spencer GroshongMedia Editor @heyyobenz

Chloë MillerWorkshops / Writer@chloeameliam

Lea LooPublication Designer @itslealoo

The volunteer team at WeMake is driven by passion, process, and the spirit of community.

sketchXchange A free monthly event that gives attendees the chance to peek into sketchbooks of some of our favorite local illustrators.

There are no rules, no themes — just drawing and friends.

2014 Line up Dan StilesKeegan Wenkman Blaine Fontana Maryanna Hoggattand more!

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sketchXchange with Jessica Hische coming in the Spring

Jessica Hische is a letterer, illustrator, and crazy cat lady known for her silly side projects and occasional foul mouth.

See more of Jessica’s work at www.jessicahische.is

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Workshops

Hands-on events with a variety of industries from leather working and screen printing, to chocolate making and laser engraving.

Spark your creativity and learn more about Portland’s talented craftspeople.

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Design in Action

Our annual Design in Action projects, like Put A Bird In It, are geared toward giving back to the community and rasing money for arts and music education.We have raised close to $20,000.00 towards this effort in the last two years.

All promotion was done online and by word of mouth. Our grass roots approach has gained attention worldwide.

WeMake Digital MagazineWe are thrilled to announce the official launch of WeMake Magazine, a new publication to connect and celebrate the Portland creative community.

We are happy to supportICON 8 ICON brings together top illustrators, designers, educators, representatives, and art buyers to explore The Future of Illustration.

Over 40 Illustrators, Designers, Art Directors, Educators, Reps, Publishers, and Makers will inform and entertain you from our main stage.

www.theillustrationconference.org.

We will once again be the closing party for Design Week Portland!Be sure to join us for a day of making as we celebrate the process of making and the spirit of community.

www.designweekportland.com

WeMake is about making friendships, making a difference, and make believing.

Come make it happen.

www.wemakepdx.com@wemakepdx

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