
Jason welcomes the crowd to McCaw Hall for Meet the Makers. As our lead sponsor, Edward Jones screens a short film at each event that captures the company’s commitment to supporting the success of the entrepreneurs we profile as part of the series as well as the communities those makers call home. // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Rob Dunlop, President and CEO of KCTS9, welcomes the crowd to Meet the Makers, emphasizing the role that independent media plays in building and helping to inform strong communities. // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Ian Jefferds of Penn Cove Shellfish and Cat Neville talk about the company’s history and dig a bit into the various ways that oysters can be grown. Those tumble baskets on the table create deep cups and hard shells in farmed oysters. // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Ian Jefferds // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


As part of Meet the Makers, we incorporate segments from our episodes, tying the show into the live experience of hearing from the makers live. // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Tim Jones chats with Cat about his role at Penn Cove Shellfish managing the mussel operation. // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Tim Jones // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms explains ocean acidification and its impact on the shellfish industry // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Bill Dewey // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Chef Tyler Hansen demos two mussel dishes, one featuring a smoked oyster with a nettle puree and the other a lightly pickled oyster with house fermented hot sauce // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Timber City Ginger Beer // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Palencia Winery // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Samples from our sponsors, Fleischmann’s Yeast and AB Mauri // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Fleischmann’s Yeast and AB Mauri // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

WilRidge Winery // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Honest Magazine // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Ian Jefferds lends a hand at The Oystercatcher’s table // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Mussels from The Oystercatcher // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Iggy’s Alive & Cultured // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Haxan Hot Sauce // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Haxan Hot Sauce // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Brian Carter Cellars // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Brian Carter Cellars // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Hierophant Meadery // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Iggy’s Alive & Cultured // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Badger Mountain Vineyard // Photo by Megan Swann Photography


Gothberg Farms // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Bow Hill Blueberries // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Bow Hill Blueberries // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

AB Mauri & Fleischmann’s Yeast // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Wheat rolls from Fleischmann’s Yeast // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Baked goods from Fleischmann’s Yeast // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Gothberg Farms // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Bow Hill Bleuberries // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

Bow Hill Blueberries // Photo by Megan Swann Photography

The Oystercatcher // Photo by Megan Swann Photography













































































































