Makewell was founded in 2016 around the need for a local community of makers + dreamers. Today, Makewell is a community of 1,000+ makers around the Midwest. Our mission is to equip the makers and dreamers by sparking ideas and igniting action. Collectively, we believe in: Community > Competition At the very core of Makewell, we believe we’re better together. We learn, inspire, and challenge one another. And when one of us succeeds, we all succeed together as a regional creative hub. We are your tribe. Diversity of Craft No matter your craft or industry, we dedicate ourselves to coming alongside the makers, creators, and contributors of our community. We’re so grateful for your gift you’ve chosen to share with all of us. Encouraging Vulnerability We understand the making process can be very personal and therefore we commit ourselves to being open and honest in both seeking out and providing advice, support, and encouragement throughout the entire making process. Supporting Local We create word-class experiences for makers, by hiring world-class makers at their full value. We support the local maker community both emotionally and financially to see their craft and businesses thrive where they call home. Magical Moments In every experience we host, we strive to create surprising moments of joy for our attendees. We aim to reach above all expectations, so that every maker leaves feeling both noticed and valued. We welcome you to explore our maker tribe and encourage you to join us.