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6 An Apparel Factory Tour An Apparel Factory Tour An Apparel Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour May 6, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm What goes into the making of a quality, multi-functional bag? Come out and see in this tour of Rickshaw Bagworks–a manufacturer of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related… DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour May 6, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Talk about technology swag, even Obama has a DODOcase! DODOcase brings together the best of both worlds: the traditional feel of a book and the technological power of an iPad.… The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology May 6, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm SFMade in partnership with Google and Moss Adams Presents:   The Intersection of Design, Craft and Technology How does the intersection of design, craft and technology feature in the creation of physical products…	7 The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology The Intersection of Design, Craft, and Technology Blackbird Guitars Factory Tour Blackbird Guitars Factory Tour May 7, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am Meet the original San Francisco guitar maker. Blackbird offers a range of carbon fiber instruments for discerning players. Learn how high performance design blends with old world craftsmanship as each… Bi-Rite Family of Businesses Factory Tour Bi-Rite Family of Businesses Factory Tour May 7, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am Get an inside overview of the Bi-Rite Family of Businesses on 18th Street. This tour includes a stop at Bi-Rite’s 18th Street Market, a behind-the-scenes look at the Creamery, and… McRoskey Mattress Company Factory Tour McRoskey Mattress Company Factory Tour May 7, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am McRoskey Mattresses have been made in San Francisco since 1899. President, Robin Azevedo is the third generation. They build their mattresses by hand, one by one. Some may call it… Timbuk2 Factory Tour Timbuk2 Factory Tour May 7, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Want to see how Timbuk2 makes those “tough-as-Hell” bags? Come to their factory tour, where you can learn about the inner-workings of a company that has been manufacturing custom bags… Neighborhood Placemaking Tour- Pier 70 Manufacturing and Ship Repair Neighborhood Placemaking Tour- Pier 70 Manufacturing and Ship Repair May 7, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pier 70, at the edge of the Dogpatch neighborhood in what was once Potrero Point, was one of the first major industrial centers on the West Coast and remains today… Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour May 7, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm What goes into the making of a quality, multi-functional bag? Come out and see in this tour of Rickshaw Bagworks–a manufacturer of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related… Woodcut Maps Factory Tour Woodcut Maps Factory Tour May 7, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Come meet San Francisco’s craftiest cartographers, the team behind every handcrafted wood-inlay Woodcut Map artwork! We’ll be demonstrating our traditional wood marquetry techniques, showing off our sunny and efficient workshop,… Making it in SF: Understanding and Leveraging Local Resources and Networks Making it in SF: Understanding and Leveraging Local Resources and Networks May 7, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm SFMade in partnership with Google and Moss Adams Presents: Making it in San Francisco Understanding and leveraging local resources and networks In a special orientation featuring Kate Sofis, Executive Director of SFMade, Jim Newton,…	8 Making it in SF: Understanding and Leveraging Local Resources and Networks Making it in SF: Understanding and Leveraging Local Resources and Networks Timbuk2 Factory Tour Timbuk2 Factory Tour May 8, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Want to see how Timbuk2 makes those “tough-as-Hell” bags? Come to their factory tour, where you can learn about the inner-workings of a company that has been manufacturing custom bags… Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real May 8, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sell Tickets Online through Eventbrite	9 Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real Ramp It Up! Making it Real McRoskey Mattress Company Factory Tour McRoskey Mattress Company Factory Tour May 9, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am McRoskey Mattresses have been made in San Francisco since 1899. President, Robin Azevedo is the third generation. They build their mattresses by hand, one by one. Some may call it… Woodcut Maps Factory Tour Woodcut Maps Factory Tour May 9, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Come meet San Francisco’s craftiest cartographers, the team behind every handcrafted wood-inlay Woodcut Map artwork! We’ll be demonstrating our traditional wood marquetry techniques, showing off our sunny and efficient workshop,… Neighborhood Placemaking Walking Tour- Dogpatch Neighborhood Placemaking Walking Tour- Dogpatch May 9, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm SFMade in partnership with New Resource Bank and Pacific Waterfront Partners presents: Neighborhood Placemaking Walking Tour – Dogpatch An exploration of the critical role manufacturing plays in the revitalization of San Francisco… Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour May 9, 2013 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm What goes into the making of a quality, multi-functional bag? Come out and see in this tour of Rickshaw Bagworks–a manufacturer of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related… DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour May 9, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Talk about technology swag, even Obama has a DODOcase! DODOcase brings together the best of both worlds: the traditional feel of a book and the technological power of an iPad.… Anchor Brewing Factory Tour Anchor Brewing Factory Tour May 9, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm This is your chance to speed past the wait list for a tour of one of the most traditional and handsome breweries in the world! This is where Anchor’s… Bluxome Street Winery Factory Tour Bluxome Street Winery Factory Tour May 9, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm It’s a little known fact that California winemaking started not in Napa or Sonoma, but right here in San Francisco—SOMA, to be exact. Bluxome Street Winery is bringing the California… Crave Factory Tour Crave Factory Tour May 9, 2013 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In an unassuming SOMA machine shop and the light-filled office above it, CRAVE is blending modern design with high-quality materials to produce luxury sex toys that are quickly becoming must-have… T-We Tea DIY Tea Blending T-We Tea DIY Tea Blending May 9, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:45 pm A very special and interactive addition to SFMade Week Factory Tours from T-We Tea. More info about T-We Tea here. See photos from past tea blending classes here. DIY’ers drink tea.…	10 T-We Tea DIY Tea Blending T-We Tea DIY Tea Blending T-We Tea DIY Tea Blending T-We Tea DIY Tea Blending Neighborhood Placemaking Walking Tour- Northeast Mission Neighborhood Placemaking Walking Tour- Northeast Mission May 10, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm SFMade in partnership with New Resource Bank and Pacific Waterfront Partners presents: Neighborhood Placemaking Walking Tour- Northeast Mission/Mission Creek An exploration of the critical role manufacturing plays in the revitalization of San… Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour May 10, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm What goes into the making of a quality, multi-functional bag? Come out and see in this tour of Rickshaw Bagworks–a manufacturer of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related… Urban FarmGirls Garden Design Co. Factory Tour Urban FarmGirls Garden Design Co. Factory Tour May 10, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Urban FarmGirls Garden Design Company creates a distinct line of garden products, specializing in Pozzola artisan pots & ornamentals, succulent living wreaths and vertical garden boxes for exterior and interior… DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour May 10, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Talk about technology swag, even Obama has a DODOcase! DODOcase brings together the best of both worlds: the traditional feel of a book and the technological power of an iPad.…	11 DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour DODOcase Factory Tour Mission Bicycle Company Factory Tour Mission Bicycle Company Factory Tour May 11, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for an inside look at the lifecycle of every Mission Bicycle. We’ll cover the basics of design and component curation in our design space, then move across the… Mission Bicycle Company Factory Tour Mission Bicycle Company Factory Tour May 11, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for an inside look at the lifecycle of every Mission Bicycle. We’ll cover the basics of design and component curation in our design space, then move across the… Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour May 11, 2013 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm What goes into the making of a quality, multi-functional bag? Come out and see in this tour of Rickshaw Bagworks–a manufacturer of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related… Cellars 33 Factory Tour Cellars 33 Factory Tour May 11, 2013 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Forget Napa, come to the Dogpatch to check out indie winemaker Cellars 33! Learn how this husband and wife team relocated from Baltimore to pursue their California dream of making… Urban FarmGirls Garden Design Co. Factory Tour Urban FarmGirls Garden Design Co. Factory Tour May 11, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Urban FarmGirls Garden Design Company creates a distinct line of garden products, specializing in Pozzola artisan pots & ornamentals, succulent living wreaths and vertical garden boxes for exterior and interior… Crave Factory Tour Crave Factory Tour May 11, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm In an unassuming SOMA machine shop and the light-filled office above it, CRAVE is blending modern design with high-quality materials to produce luxury sex toys that are quickly becoming must-have…	12 Crave Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour May 12, 2013 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm What goes into the making of a quality, multi-functional bag? Come out and see in this tour of Rickshaw Bagworks–a manufacturer of custom messenger bags, computer carrying cases, and related…
13	14 Rickshaw Bags Factory Tour SFMade Orientation SFMade Orientation May 14, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come learn about what we do and how we help manufacturing companies to succeed.	15	16	17 SFMade Orientation Manufacturer’s Accelerator Cohort Meeting- Sales and Biz Development Manufacturer’s Accelerator Cohort Meeting- Sales and Biz Development May 17, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 am Monthly cohort meetings for SFMade’s Manufacturer’s Accelerator Program. These meetings are only open to SFMade members enrolled in the Accelerator program. For more information visit http://www.sfmade.org/program/advanced-business-advising/	18	19
20	21 Manufacturer’s Accelerator Cohort Meeting- Sales and Biz Development How to Manufacture Locally for Food and Beverage Makers How to Manufacture Locally for Food and Beverage Makers May 21, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm If you are planning to produce beverage or packaged food products, this session is for you! In an interactive and supportive environment, you’ll learn how to set-up and manage your…	22	23	24	25	26
27	28 How to Manufacture Locally for Food and Beverage Makers How to Manufacture Locally for Apparel and Sewn Products How to Manufacture Locally for Apparel and Sewn Products May 28, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm If you are planning to produce apparel or sewn products, this session is for you! In an interactive and supportive environment, you’ll learn how to set-up and manage your own…	29	30 How to Manufacture Locally for Apparel and Sewn Products An Apparel Factory Tour An Apparel Factory Tour May 30, 2013 10:00 am – 11:30 am A unique opportunity to see a sewing factory in action! We will visit Globia, a San Francisco apparel manufacturer, for a tour of the factory and presentation by Owner, William Lin.…	31