Escape XI - Makers Festival

Make All Day
Dance All Night

Escape the ordinary, embrace creativity, and connect with a vibrant community on a journey of self-discovery, limitless possibilities, and endless fun. Set against breathtaking natural beauty and picturesque mountain views, we offer a unique immersive experience of celebrating life, art, and togetherness in one unforgettable adventure.

Highlights: Creative Connecting

Makers classes provide opportunities for hands-on learning and skill-sharing that are sure to ignite your creativity, with interactive theme camps offering their own imaginative experiences. As day transitions to night, we dance to the rhythm of live music beneath an expansive starlit sky, and enjoy flow art performances and burnable art installations. We invite you to mesmerize your senses and witness the ephemeral beauty of creation in a vendor-free environment, ensuring a pure and unbridled experience in a culture of genuine connection.

Creative Workshops

Dive into the world of artistic expression with our hands-on creative workshops. Whether you're drawn to the sparks of welding, the craftsmanship of woodworking, or the intricate artistry of jewelry making, our expert-led sessions invite you to unlock your creativity and craft masterpieces.

Immersive Classes

Experiential learning takes center stage with our immersive classes, where arts such as foraging and homesteading teach sustainable practices that empower you to live harmoniously with the land.

Take Home

The joy of creation doesn't end when the session does, with plenty of opportunities to take home what you’ve created!

Live Bands and DJs

Experience the heartbeat of our festival with live music that spans the spectrum from soulful folk melodies to electrifying beats curated by talented DJs. Let the rhythm guide you through an immersive journey of sonic delight, where every note resonates with the spirit of celebration and connection.

Theme Camps

From avant-garde art installations to interactive experiences, we invite you to explore the vibrant theme camp communities, where participants become both creators and consumers of a uniquely collective experience.

Art Burns

The iconic effigy and temple stand as powerful symbols of ritual and reflection. The effigy, a fiery spectacle, marks the communal celebration of creativity, while the temple provides a sacred space for personal introspection and emotional release, creating a profound duality at the heart of our experience.

Workshops and Classes:

Welding

Learn the art of metalwork under the guidance of skilled instructors while creating group and individual projects.

Woodworking

Illuminate your mind crafting a personalized wood lamp.

Silk Painting

Create stunning wearable art with uniquely crafted silk pieces.

Jewelry Making

Express your unique style with handmade necklace pendants.

Fire Poofers

Master the art of fire with materials available for purchase to create your own captivating fire-based installation.

Painting

Transform vinyl records into personalized works of art, the ultimate merging of music and visual expression!

Meet your Instructors:

Our workshops and classes are taught by some of the most knowledgeable teachers in the Pacific Northwest.

Michelle
Greg Mitchell
Simran
Matthew
Oz Wilcox

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