makers alliance is a peer-to-peer group rooted in the confluence of lasting design, modern manufacturing and artisanal innovation—and the belief that as members of this hyper-niche community we can learn and grow from each other. we are both an organization and a platform for roundtable discussion, professional networking, candid connections and shared solutions.
events
Walk away feeling reinvigorated, inspired and supported by the notion that modern manufacturing is thriving.
To date, Makers Alliance has hosted several events—from New York City to Los Angeles—with more to come. Business leaders travel from across the country to attend because purposeful and intentional exploration naturally flows from travel and gathering together in a physical space. After all, that’s at the heart of what we do as makers everyday. And though our products originate in different destinations across the country—in our respective ateliers and workshops, factories and foundries, mills and manufacturing centers, welding and weaving studios—our commitment to craft, innovation and production is born of ideas that thrive on human connection—not just with our clients and colleagues, but with our contemporaries, as well.
*Events by invitation only for Makers Alliance members.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
November 8, 2018 The Modern at MOMA, New York
February 28, 2019 Cecconi’s, Los Angeles
April 25, 2019 Menton, Boston
May 8, 2019 Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles
July 18, 2019 Tosca Café, San Francisco
November 13, 2019 Elske, Chicago
December 8-10, 2019 Makers Retreat, The Dewberry, Charleston
February 13, 2020 Factory Tour of Amuneal, Philadelphia
February 19, 2020 Le Colonial, Atlanta
February 20, 2020 Factory Tour of Marmi, Atlanta
May 11-12, 2021 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of McKinnon and Harris, Richmond
July 20 - 21, 2021 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour, Grand Rapids
September 28-29, 2021 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Nanz, New York City
March 8-9, 2022 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Kyle Bunting, Austin
May 15-17, 2022 Makers Retreat, Charleston
August 23-24, 2022 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Henrybuilt, Seattle
October 18-19, 2022 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tours of Merida and Matouk, Fall River, MA
March 14-15, 2023 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of New Ravenna, Exmore, VA
May 24-25, 2023 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Phillip Jeffries, Fairfield, NJ
October 16-17, 2023 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Heath, San Francisco
February 26-27, 2024 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Doorman Designs, New Orleans
May 6-7, 2024 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Brendan Ravenhill Studio and Makers Alliance Round Table Lunch, Los Angeles
September 16-17, 2024 Showroom Tours, New York City
November 10-12, 2024 Makers Retreat, Charleston
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 21-22, 2025 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Refractory and Troscan, Chicago RSVP
May 5-9, 2025 Design LA
Sales and Marketing Lead Breakfast SUBMIT LEAD
Client Cocktail Party RSVP
June 23-24, 2025 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Twenty2, Litchfield, CT RSVP
October 6-7, 2025 Dinner with Friends and Factory Tour of Porter Teleo, Kansas City, MO RSVP
November 9-11, 2025 Makers Retreat, Charleston RSVP
