We Are Artists, Chefs, Musicians, Designers, Artisans, Mixologists, Bakers, Entrepreneurs, Photographers Producers, Creatives, Hosts, Makers.

The Makers Table is a call to create—together.

More than a gathering, it’s a collaborative experience where every guest contributes, free from the pressures of work or commerce. Inspired by the dinner party movement and fueled by Sydney’s research on collaboration, it’s a space where creativity flows, connections deepen, and artistry takes on new life.

Part meeting ground, part launchpad, The Makers Table sparks unexpected collaborations that push ideas further. At its core, it’s about transforming shared moments into lasting creative relationships—because the best ideas are born when we make, together.

Meet Alex & Sydney

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

Alexandra Moncayo

Alex is a visionary designer who transforms spaces into experiences. With a deep appreciation for detail she ensures that every element of The Makers Table is intentional, cohesive, and stunning. Her meticulous approach transforms spaces into immersive environments where guests feel not just welcome, but inspired. Alex knows how to bring a creative vision to life, and practices these skills when overseeing dinner contributions from various creators. For her, design isn’t just about what you see—it’s about the way it shapes connection. With a background in styling and an eye for pushing creative boundaries, she makes each event a world of its own.

Sydney Welch

Sydney thrives on big ideas and bold collaborations, making every gathering a catalyst for connection. She’s a matchmaker of creatives, putting the right people in place to spark something extraordinary. Her book, The Art of Collaboration, serves as the foundation for The Makers Table’s ethos—championing teamwork, innovation, and artistry. Her childhood was spent around a dining table built by her father, modeling how creativity fosters community. With boundless energy and vision Sydney ensures that The Makers Table is not just an event—it’s a movement, constantly evolving and expanding the possibilities for collaboration.

On a recent survey of over fifty past attendees:

  • 57% collaborated with someone they met at a dinner

  • 61% said The Makers Table led them to paid work, revenue-generating collaborations, or new clients

  • 85% discovered a new brand they now love

  • 099% improved their creative process and/or community

  • 099% would recommend The Makers Table to a friend or fellow creative

FAQs

  • If you are interested in joining The Makers Table but have not yet applied, please do so here. Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis, and when the right opportunity arises, The Makers Table will send you a message or email to invite you to a dinner. Keep in mind that dinners are hosted about every 6 weeks and it takes time to get everyone a seat at the right table. Please be patient and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about your application: hello@themakerstable.co.

  • Dinners happen about once every 6 weeks and are capped at 20 guests, so at this time our capacity is limited. The guest lists are intentionally crafted to include makers with different skills, specialities, and communities that still can overlap for collaboration. The goal is to make new and surprising connections, and the curation process is lengthy and challenging. The Makers Table thinks deeply about every dinner and wants to make sure that when the invitation is extended, it's the right dinner for you. Hang tight and in the meantime, the community events are open to all and a great introduction to the Makers Table! 

  • The Makers Table is a collective community experience that fosters collaboration, and your contribution helps show your fellow guests what you do, so they can have an experience. This is crucial to setting the stage for collaboration to unfold. By experiencing one another and your contributions, you have a better sense of who people are, what their work is like, and how you could fit together. Contributions can come in many different forms. Some examples of previous contributions are plates made by a ceramicist, portraits of every guest shot by a photographer, gifted products from business owners, a musician creating a playlist, a chef creating a course, and the list goes on! There are “no rules” on what a contribution has to look like, so get creative!

  • Dinners are invite only and capped at 20 guests who all make a creative contribution. Our community events are typically public events where the existing Makers Table community and people interested in joining can come together to network, connect, and enjoy an evening without making a contribution. Sometimes they are private but still don’t require anyone to make a contribution. These are more traditional networking events that take some of the pressure off and are able to happen on a larger scale without as high of a cost.

  • The goal of the Makers Table is to organize dinners as accessible as possible so that creatives from many backgrounds can come together to connect. Curated dinner experiences are expensive but the contributions of our guests and brand partners allow ticket prices to remain at their current cost. If the fee is a barrier for you, shoot an email to hello@themakerstable.co to see what options might be available.

  • Typically, no. Here’s why: The guest list for each dinner is meticulously curated, so by the time you receive an invitation, the list is already created. Each guest also has to bring a contribution, so bringing along someone who does not have a contribution won’t work. However, if you want to attend a dinner with your business or creative partner, make sure you both submit an application, or submit one together, so you are added to a guest list. The Makers Table will then work with you to identify what a team contribution might look like for your business.