THE AMPLIFY ROOM · A MAKERS GATHERING SERIES
Portland's makers, a different room every time.
A seasonal gathering that brings Portland's design and build community face to face with the makers behind the work. Hear their stories, learn how to spec and customize with them, and meet the people you'll refer for years.
Not a trade show. A room to walk out of with a bigger community than you walked in with.
3
GATHERINGS
360+
GUESTS IN THE ROOM
37
AMPLIFIERS HOLDING 53 SEATS
23
PORTLAND MAKERS FEATURED
WHY IT EXISTS
Built for the people who spec, build and refer.
A room for the design and build community
Architects, builders and designers hear each maker's story firsthand: how to spec them, customize with them and bring them into their own projects and networks.
A new Portland neighborhood, every time
Every gathering moves to a different space, putting Portland's neighborhoods and creative spaces on display. JICA Studios, Lovett Deconstruction and wherever is next.
An ecosystem of trust and reciprocity
Makers find collaborators, referrals and each other. Guests leave with names they will call. The network grows gathering by gathering.
“Amplify is about community and connection and collaboration. We amplify the stories of others. We build intentionally so that growth becomes possible. We give generously to each other.”
AMY JEFFERS · FOUNDER, AMPLIFY CO. STUDIO
THE GATHERINGS SO FAR
Three rooms. Three gatherings. One growing community.
NOVEMBER 2025
The first gathering
100
in the room. Sold out with 75 RSVPs and a waitlist of 40.
Makers: Cedar + Moss, Lonesome Pictopia, The Joinery, Niko, Christiane Millinger, Remy Wines
APRIL 3, 2026 · WITH WILLAMETTE WEEK
JICA STUDIOS
140
guests. Sold out with a waitlist. Nester spring makers magazine launch.
Makers: Kate Blairstone, Dwayne Sackey, Lettie Jane, Yukon House, SMG Collective, Nox Studio PDX, Madre Linen, Sidetracked Workshop, Kandu Ranch, Shallom Y’all
JULY 23, 2026 · THE AMPLIFY ROOM
LOVETT DECONSTRUCTION
125
guests. Sold out.
Makers: Coffee & Cream, Arium Botanicals, Nik Nik Studio, Barnes & Morgan, Midnight Sunlight, Olympia Provisions, Lovett Salvage
FROM THE ROOM
What people say after they leave.
"As an interior designer, I count on well curated, thoughtful events to introduce me to new and interesting local products, makers and vendors, and no one does this better than Amy. I make it a point to attend whatever she produces and I never leave disappointed."
INGRID SHOEMAKER · INGO DESIGN STUDIO
"So many people who had never been to Lovett before were finally here. It felt great to share what we do with completely new, yet totally aligned, people. The group of makers was inspiring, and we loved how people used our space."
TEAM LOVETT DECONSTRUCTION
"Amy has made it her mission to amplify artists and businesses in the world of interior design and architecture. She has set up mini trade shows for many smaller artistic studios that needed a venue to showcase their craft."
AMY BRIGHT · MILAN STONEWORKS
HOW MAKERS ARE CHOSEN
"I selected these makers for their quality of work, their ability to customize, and because they are damned good people to be in community with."
Each gathering features five to six makers, chosen by hand. The guest list is curated just as carefully: designers, architects, builders and the people who shape Portland's spaces.
"Give your energy, it's beautiful. Get to know how you can support each other. Maybe it's referrals, maybe you can collaborate, maybe you can use someone in a current or future project."
KEEP THE ROOM GOING YEAR-ROUND
Become an Amplifier.
The gatherings happen a few times a year. The connections shouldn't stop in between. Amplifier membership keeps you plugged into this community all year.
OUR MAKER AMPLIFIERS
Coffee & Cream Ceramics
NOX Studio PDX/Lux Construction
Amplifier
For designers, builders and friends of the community. Hold a recurring seat (or two) at every gathering.
Maker - Amplifier
For makers. Ongoing visibility in front of the design and architecture audience between gatherings, including an Amplifier Spotlight on Instagram.
PDX Woodworks
Pablo Enriquez
Kate Blairstone
Nik Nik Studio
WHAT'S NEXT
The next rooms are taking shape.
A fall gathering and a winter gathering are coming, each in a new Portland space with a new group of makers. Invitations go to the list first, and they sell out.
2027 WITH THANKS TO OUR HOSTS AND PARTNERS
FALL 2026
The Amplify Room, fall edition. Seeking location.
WINTER 2027
The Amplify Room, winter edition. Jan/Feb TBD
2027
So much more to come.
JICA Studios Willamette Week/Nester Lovett Deconstruction Olympia Provisions Remy Wines
KanDu Ranch Le Muselet Wine Bar
“I hope you walk out with a bigger community than you walked in with.”
AMY JEFFERS
AMY@AMPLIFYCO.STUDIO 425-753-6848