Upcoming events

  • Market Ready: April Maker Meet-Up

    Monday, April 20th | 5:30 PM | Mend & Amend Studio | Brookland Arts Walk, Studio #10 | 716 Monroe Street NE

    Getting ready for makers markets? Come connect with fellow makers and pick up helpful tips for planning, preparing, and presenting your work at markets. Expect practical advice, shared experiences, and plenty of maker-to-maker inspiration.

    Open to members of the DC Makers' Guild. RSVP Requested.

  • Foundation & Story: Building Your Marketing Backbone

    Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Lamond-Riggs Library Events Room, 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011

    Join marketing professionals from RP3 AgencySandstone Creative EcosystemsPBJ Marketing, and more for a panel discussion on building marketing strategies for your maker business!

    Our goal is to help makers cut through the noise, avoid feeling overwhelmed or pulled in every direction, and learn how to thoughtfully test strategies that actually fit their workflow and values.

    Free & Open to all Members & Potential Members of the DC Makers’ Guild!

  • District Creates Festival

    Sunday, June 28th | 11am-6pm | Bridge District

    District Creates is a one-day celebration of local craft, creativity, and community brought to you by the DC Makers Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the makers, artisans, and craftspeople who give the district its creative soul.

    Join us on Sunday, June 28thfrom 11am to 6pm for an outdoor festival at the Bridge District packed with live craftsmanship demos, a curated Maker Market, hands-on Make & Take workshops, free crafts, panel discussions, a Beer Garden, food trucks, and live music - all in one place, all made in DC.

    APPLY TO BE A MARKET VENDOR

    APPLY TO HOST A MAKE & TAKE STATION

    VOLUNTEER TO SUPPORT AT THE FESTIVAL