HANDMADE FUTURE

HANDMADE FUTURE

Hosted by Before and After Design & With Creatives

In-person

When

Oct 23, 6:00 PM PDT

Where

Kiln

1120 Southeast Madison Street, Portland, OR, 97214

Price

$15.00 USD per person

Language

English

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About the event

Hey Friends! We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating craftsmanship, culture, and conscious living with a special screening of HANDMADE FUTURE.

This award-winning documentary follows nine artisans across six countries—from rug weavers in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and block printers in India’s Golden Triangle to Appalachian broom makers in Kentucky and candlemakers in Oaxaca, Mexico. Pushing back against fast, cheap production, HANDMADE FUTURE tells a quiet yet powerful story of protecting heritage, confronting complex global middlemen, and restoring our connection to beauty and community.

We are thrilled to welcome our friend and filmmaker Kirsten Dickerson, who will be joining us in person to share the story behind the film and her journey founding Artist & Nomad.

Doors open at 6:00 pm; the film begins at 6:30 pm (75 min) and concludes with a conversation with the filmmaker.

Highlights of the Evening:

  • Live Guest: Director Kirsten Dickerson joins us to share insights from making the film and launching her global venture, Artist & Nomad.

  • Pop-Up Market: Shop exclusive items created by artisans showcased in the film.

  • Community Gathering: Enjoy wine, snacks, and conversation at Kiln.

Every ticket purchased supports the filmmaker, the Artisan Fund, and a local Portland arts initiative.

FAQ's:

  • Is the venue accessible? Kiln is ADA accessible.

  • Is there parking available? Kiln has a small parking lot, and street parking is available.

  • Can I bring children? If you have an infant, you are welcome to bring them; otherwise, we recommend ages 12+.

  • Are tickets refundable? Tickets aren't refundable, but they are transferable! If you can't make it, just pass yours along to a friend.

Event Participants

Kirsten Dickerson

Filmmaker & founder of Artist & Nomad

About the film

HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans in six countries who preserve heritage, navigate the complex role of middlemen, and advance responsible trade—pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection. From rug weavers in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and block printers in India’s Golden Triangle to Appalachian broom makers in Kentucky and recycled-glass blowers in Kenya, the film showcases craftspeople whose work carries generations of skill, culture, and creativity.

Genre

Documentary

Released

2026

Director

Kirsten Dickerson

Crew

Brandon Dickerson

About the space

Kiln is a boutique flex-office and coworking community space.