Upcoming Events
Tea Talks & Tiny Stitches at the Factory
Join this ongoing workshop series where crochet meets connection. From beginner foundations to festive makes like pumpkins, ghosts, ornaments, and cozy ear warmers—you’ll learn step by step in a fun, beginner-friendly space.
CA Creative Economy Town Hall: San Diego
Gather local insights on the CA Arts Council’s statewide Creative Economy Strategic Report | Inform an addendum with regional perspectives
Last year, a Creative Economy Workgroup (CEW) was convened to respond to a request for a Strategic Plan from the Legislature. Now that the workgroup has completed its meetings and the report is being finalized, the next phase of work is beginning!
My Creative Journey Online Info Session
Join us for an online info session for those interested in learning more about our upcoming Artist residency series.
Hi-Res: For Creative Exchange
Hi-Res is a platform for creative exchange that brings creativity and community into focus by creating space for connection and conversation—join us for the launch of the Hi-Res live storytelling series, curated monthly as part of San Diego Made First Thursdays.
San Diego Made: LIVE
Step into a night where creativity comes alive! San Diego Made LIVE invites you to experience art, music, and design in action through performances, open studios, and interactive workshops—all free to attend.
Makers Arcade Holiday Fair
Join us for the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Broadway Pier in Downtown San Diego!
San Diego Made Holiday Market
Don’t miss the San Diego Made Holiday Market November 29 + 30 at NTC Park, Liberty Station!
Fredo ARTS Art Show
One Way Ticket is a solo exhibition by Fredo ARTS, a reflection of this year spent in constant motion—traveling, creating, and three years of painting in my journey as an artist.
San Diego Made: LIVE, SD Design Week Edition!
Step into a night where creativity comes alive! As part of San Diego Design Week, San Diego Made LIVE invites you to experience art, music, and design in action through performances, open studios, and interactive workshops—all free to attend.
San Diego Made Summer Market
This creative summer festival will feature over 120 local curated makers, showcasing the best of San Diego's creative community and offering attendees a unique shopping experience outdoors in the vibrant Liberty Station NTC Park Field.
AplusO Popup Experience
This is a one day only event to bring the vibes, streetwear fashion, and the community together under one roof. Step into the world of AplusO. Explore, discover and shop the streetwear brand. Connect with the culture, and be part of the story.
The Quilters Documentary
Visions Museum of Textile Art is excited to partner with San Diego Made Factory to host The Quilters, an award-winning short documentary featuring men in a Missouri maximum-security prison who design and sew beautiful, personalized quilts for foster children. We invite you to join us for this free event to learn about the power of quilting for connection, restorative justice, and well-being.
Developing Creative Confidence
This immersive workshop led by Maxx Moses will help develop the confidence needed to build and sustain a successful creative career.
One Handed Fighter Documentary Screening Event
Join us at San Diego Made Factory for an exciting event featuring a documentary screening about a one-handed fighter's inspiring journey.
Sun Dance Day Fest
Sun Dance Day Fest
Sun., June 29, 2025, 12:30 PM-9 PM
Join Movewise Wellness for a scheduled day of dance, music and art at the San Diego Made Factory. With a friends and family showcase, lineage showcase and social dancing, it’s a midsummer celebration of movement, rhythm, and soul in San Diego. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Creative Catalyst Workshop hosted by the Fleet Science Center
The Fleet Science Center is proud to present the Creative Catalyst Workshop Series, funded and supported by the Prebys Foundation.
With the main goal of equipping creative individuals in National City, Barrio Logan, Greater Neighborhoods of Southeastern San Diego, and San Ysidro with the tools and connections to navigate creative submissions opportunities. This is as a result of our community listening with selection committee members during our pilot of Art for Planetary Health initiative.
Beyond the Line Final Exhibition
An immersive film premiere exhibition for Rose Sanchez’s short film. The event will have music performances by the film’s music composer, poetry, a film screening, and a short speaking panel afterward.
San Diego Made: LIVE!
This free community celebration will feature an exciting lineup of free performances, workshops, and art activities at the San Diego Factory!
Workshop Event: Creative Keys: Unlocking Homeownership for Artists & Entrepreneurs
Homebuying Seminar for Creatives. Designed to break down barriers and provide actionable strategies for artists, freelancers, and entrepreneurs looking to secure their first home.
Netweaving Happy Hour Hosted by Learning Unbound
This free event offers a chance to reconnect with your purpose, meet new collaborators, and unwind in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Speaking Event: Reframing the Narrative
Join us for "Reframing the Narrative," an evening of thought-provoking conversations exploring the challenges and triumphs of the Black experience in San Diego. Through a series of TED-style talks, speakers will delve into topics such as redlining, the Black San Diego experience, and the role of film and art in preserving history and shaping the future.
Golden Guide presents: Golden Makers Market
Join us for the Golden Makers Market, a vibrant two-day pop-up celebrating the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) makers, artists, and small businesses.
Root & Rise
A workshop designed for small business owners in San Diego. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, discover cross-collaboration opportunities, and learn practical strategies to elevate their businesses in 2025. The event includes cocktails (and non-alc options!) with The Beverage Botanist, a guided clay vase making workshop led by Janna Barker of isiko/The Clay Society, and a mini-panel discussion hosted by Point Blank PR.
Open Studio Hours with Rose Sanchez
Open studio hours with Rose Sanchez are open to all and will be a combination of writing sessions and set sessions. Anyone interested in film will be able to dive into the production/creative process of making a film.
Guild House
GUILD HOUSE is a platform and a movement to cultivate space and opportunity for creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people to step deeper into our collective power to innovate, enrich, and inspire.
Who Should Attend
GUILD HOUSE is designed exclusively for dreamers, doers, and disruptors.
What To Expect
GUILD HOUSE brings together San Diego's best and brightest for an evening of storytelling, code sharing, idea swapping, and human connection.
Features
Cocktails and Mocktails by Compagnia Creativa
Vinyl Set by RIVA
Small Bites by Elevation Eating
RSVP Today! Space is limited.
Pace & Paint Final Exhibition by Mensah Bey
Join us for the culminating exhibition of Mensah Bey’s residency at the San Diego Made Factory, marking the conclusion of the My Creative Journey program. This immersive exhibition showcases collaborative paintings created with the community, celebrating the intersection of wellness, movement, and creativity.
More Information
San Diego Made is proud to open up our Factory in Logan Heights near downtown San Diego to host creative, inspiring events for the public like those listed above! We welcome those who’d like to put on creative workshops, networking events, fundraisers, socials, and more to inquire about renting our space. Events at the San Diego Made Factory are special. Maybe you’ll learn a tangible skill that many of our makers have mastered and built businesses off of, or attend a networking social with other talented minds…our creative environment is the perfect space to experience something unique.
Interested in hosting a private event or workshop in our space? We can make whatever you’re looking for happen, just contact our events team at events@sandiegomade.org or schedule a tour today.