Creative
Team-Building
Activities
Hands-On Workshops and Offsites at Past Lives Makerspace
Treat your Team to a New Experience at Portland’s Biggest Makerspace
Looking for team-building activities in Portland that go beyond bowling, escape rooms, or happy hour?
Past Lives Makerspace offers hands-on creative workshops designed for teams, giving your group the chance to build, make, and learn together in a dynamic working makerspace.
Companies visit us for experiences that spark creativity, strengthen collaboration, and give teams something they’ll still be talking about weeks later.
Whether you're planning a team offsite, leadership retreat, company celebration, or corporate workshop, Past Lives offers a unique environment where teams can step out of their routine and into a creative process.
Examples of Creative Workshops for Teams
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Ceramics
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Welding & Blacksmithing
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Leatherworking
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Woodworking
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Mosaics
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Textiles
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Stained Glass
“I can’t think of a
person who didn’t say …
This is the best
company offsite
I’ve ever been a part of.”
Toban Zolman, CEO, KIVO
Some feedback from my team:
“A great place to get out of
my comfort zone.
A great place to let your
creativity run free.
Definitely would go back.
Inspiring makerspace.”
Vanessa K, Past Client
Amenities
Portland’s Biggest Makerspace
27,000 square feet of fully equipped artisan workshops: wood, blacksmithing, sculptural welding, leather, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, lapidary, textiles, and much more. Open 24/7 every day of the year.
Event Space
Gallery space with stage, projector and screen, and PA system with 12-channel mixer, comfortable seating area, and plenty of room for tables and chairs, for flexible seating arrangements.
Room to Meet, Share a Meal, and Collaborate
Fully equipped communal kitchen, with large meeting table. Seats up to 20 people.
Team-Building at Past Lives
Supports Artists
and a Thriving Arts Community
Let Us Help You Craft the Perfect Team-Building Experience for Your Group
Tell us about your group size, timing and workshop interests, and our team will reach out to you. We’re happy to give you a tour and discuss ways to make your event or offsite a memorable experience.