The Workshop: Events & Design

Name: The Workshop: Events & Design
Address: Seattle, WA, US
Telephone: (206) 669-4560

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The Workshop has been designing and creating iconic event experiences in Seattle for over 25 years.

Specializing in the production and design of brand enhancing events for local businesses and nonprofits, we provide clients with the ability to achieve their goals through strategic live experiences. We design and develop event concepts, and oversee show, production, and technical management. Our goal is to design event experiences that create impact and help clients achieve their objectives through the most powerful communication tool available: events.

10/08/2026

The Workshop wrapped up its final event at Renton’s Legacy Square in September. The summer was FULL of diverse programming thanks to the leadership of The Workshop’s Project Manager Ruth Eitemiller - Ruth Eitemiller, Technical Director Chris Bowe - Chris Bowe, and the art direction of EnJoy’s Martha Enson - Martha Enson. 19 Watch parties, 7 concerts, 6 movie nights, and 3 festivals celebrating local art, food and beverage, and culture transformed what had been a vacant lot into a vibrant community hub.

Our team thrives when the scale and scope of a project allows us to flex the breadth of our skills and services. We are proud to have brought the City of Renton ‘s vision for Legacy Square to life through our project management, technical direction, creativity, stage management, vendor coordination, site design, and partnership building.

A huge thank you to our creative partners at EnJoy Productions as well as the many service providers and vendors who supported programming and production throughout the summer season in Renton;

Beverage Garden Operations: Premier Meat Pies
Concessions Operations: Light of the World Church
AmPowering
Renton Art Oasis
IKEA
Mobile Apparelist - Mobile Apparelist

Security: Allied Universal
Rentals: Grand Event Rentals
Printed Graphics + Graphic Design: 🎨 BLUE INK 🖨
Barricade signage: Sonco
Power + Lighting: Hollywood Lights, Kent
AV: Carlson Audio Systems
Port a johns: Green Latrine
Stage Decking (Fashion Show): Stages Northwest
Fencing Barricades: Emerald City Fencing

Photos courtesy of Clyde Baker - Clyde•-•Baker & City of Renton photographers

09/22/2026

Team Tuesday!
This month we’re celebrating not one, but three new additions to The Workshop team. All three share a background in theater production. HOT TIP; theatre people make the best event planners! We’re trained to sweat every detail on the way to spectacular results. Introducing… Ruth, Rachel, and Chris!
Ruth Eitemiller, Project Manager, brings her cool, calm steadiness and decades of stage management to every event. She currently serves as the chief detail wrangler for a wide range of programming at Legacy Square Park in Renton. Ruth is a creator, a holistic thinker, endlessly adaptive, and a charming, prolific planner. Outside the office, Ruth is an avid bird enthusiast and has a passion for nature.
Chris Bowe, Technical Director, brings two decades of experience to his role. He’s a collaborative, intuitive, and inventive technical leader focused on thorough preparation and creative problem-solving. Artistry and systems excellence define Chris’s work. He is unflappable, efficient, and enjoys being a jack-of-all-trades and detailed communicator. He supports staff and crew in bringing to fruition the client’s mission, an event’s core story, and an exceptional audience experience. Outside the office, Chris has an interest in boatbuilding, a love for a good film, and enjoys outdoor adventures with family and friends.
Rachel Miller, Production Manager, brings over a decade of stage management experience. Rachel’s work is defined by her cool command and sharp organizational instincts. She excels as a trusted radio base and stage manager for key Workshop events, and thrives on running a stage with calm, collected confidence. Rachel shines brightest in moments that demand quick, decisive action. Her steady presence and meticulous attention to detail make her an anchor on even the most complex productions. Outside the office, Rachel is an avid foodie and photographer who loves hiking, rock hounding, and reading. She shares her home with Nes, a beautiful toasted-marshmallow cat.
Please join us in giving Ruth, Chris, and Rachel a warm Workshop welcome. Three cheers for theatre kids turned event pros!

07/28/2026

We’re grateful our on-site team is safe and accounted for. Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the gun violence at Seattle Center last night. We are thinking of the victims, their loved ones, and all those whose sense of safety was shaken by this tragedy.

Thank you to the first responders, public safety officers, and event and venue staff who are working together to support the community.

07/17/2026

West Seattle Summer Fest is officially wrapped, and this year was one for the books! 2026 marked The Workshop’s 5th annual Summer Fest and we were thrilled to celebrate the event’s 44th year.

Three days, thousands of neighbors, and 4.5 blocks of summer vibrancy! We close the streets and fill them with hours of live music, 169 craft, commercial, and sponsor booths, plus 30 food and beverage vendors.

Our team led pre-planning, onsite labor scheduling, permitting, and designed a signage plan to boost visibility across the event. Production Manager Alexandra Angelova oversaw all rental logistics for the festival’s footprint. She wrangled rental details for festival vendors and local brick-and-mortar businesses.; an unmatched organizational achievement!

The Workshop operated both the B**r Garden and “The Porch”, Summer Fest’s first-ever all-ages food and beverage space. We have expert staff who deliberately curate the bar menu to include local and specialty beverages. Kudos to Janae Sherry in her second year as the event’s producer, and for building yet another well-crafted bar menu for Summer Fest goers.

A major highlight of this year’s festival? Our food and beverage reuse program, in partnership with .reuse and . With roughly 65,000 reusable items in rotation, West Seattle Summer Fest continues to be largest open festival footprint in Seattle to go fully reuse-forward.

Huge shout out to our staff and crew who put in long days, and longer hours!! From the early setup calls to the final teardown, you showed up with your willingness and good attitudes. You make West Seattle’s biggest event of the year look effortless. Thank you!

A final thanks to our service providers — we couldn’t do it without you:

Republic Services
iCom Radio

WA Bounce House

National Barricade

NW Golf Carts
Hoss Security (B**r Gardens)

Nearing the final stretch for summer festival season!

06/28/2026

Like many in our industry, The Workshop is front and center for FIFA in Seattle this
season. Several projects have us at the heart of the local World Cup action.

We are proud to be partnering with to manage two major Coca-Cola
activations at Pier 62 and inside Seattle Stadium . These locations are two
of Seattle’s busiest fan zones, making efficiency and public safety high priorities. From
load in logistics, to flow management, and on-site operations, we’re making sure every
fan’s experience is fun, safe, and welcoming from first arrival to final whistle.

In collaboration with Shows and , our team is
leading the public safety operations for a series of post-game drone shows at The Workshop’s decades of experience managing large scale safety
plans for pyrotechnics and drone shows give guests worry-free access to live
spectacles.

The Workshop is lending its technical savvy to the for watch parties
and concerts at West Lake Center Park throughout the summer. Our team designed a
versatile viewing environment to support both game screenings and live music in
Seattle’s historic retail core.

We are proud of our work on World Cup programming and celebrations that are bringing
people together IRL across the region. The Workshop is helping Seattle show the world
exactly who we are. Vibrant. Bold. Welcoming

Photos captured by our incredible staff.

04/02/2026

Sound Transit, Crosslake Connection Grand Opening Line 1 & Line 2 🚊

YEARS in the making. One unforgettable day. Communities on the east and west sides of Lake Washington are officially connected!

The Workshop activated THREE light rail stations simultaneously:
Judkins Park Station
International District Station
South Bellevue Station

From the jump, our team was deep in the planning trenches ensuring every detail of the ribbon cutting at Jimi Hendrix Park was dialed in.

We sourced, booked, and coordinated vendors and entertainment who brought the energy and set the tone for the entire celebration. Good food, good vibes, right on cue.

We built a well-thought-out safety plan from the ground up, architecting crowd management protocols specifically designed for a high-profile, high-attendance public event, because a great event is first and foremost a SAFE one. And when it came time for the ribbon cutting itself, our team designed and managed seamless VIP pathways so that every dignitary and honored guest transitioned towards Judkins Park Station with intention, ease, and presence.

This capstone celebration illustrates what The Workshop does best; we produce moments that connect communities and move them forward together.

Massive love to every single person on the team who gave everything to see this through, Shoutout to our lead Producer, Katie McKellar, who managed multiple elements and lead our team to success.

Many thanks to our vendor partners!

Morgan Sound - AVlighting

Judkins Park Station performers:
WA Middle School Band
Cleveland JV Varsity Drumline - station photo #12
Southshore PK-8

A special thank you to for capturing all of these memorable moments!

03/30/2026

Blood Cancer United’s Big Climb at Columbia Tower

Climbs round two, this time honoring our beloved community members!

69 floors. 1,356 steps. 788 feet of elevation, and $712,000 raised (Still counting)!

The Workshop team returned to The Columbia Tower for another exciting day managing logistics, public safety, and crowd flow. We attended to all those little details, ensuring that the participants could focus on every single step of their journey up the tallest building in Seattle!

None of this is possible without our incredible partners, thank you for your continued support in bringing this event to life.

D.A. Sound, LLC

Thankful to have Alabastro Photography join us once again to capture these impactful moments!

Every step taken and every dollar raised moves us closer to a future free from blood cancer.

03/12/2026

Blood Cancer United’s Firefighter Stair Climb at Columbia Tower

69 floors, 1,356 steps, 788 feet of elevation, and $2,424,548 raised (and still counting)! Every step taken honors the bravery of our firefighters and the lives impacted by this incredible cause.

The Workshop was proud to manage the logistics for this year’s event, which brought no shortage of challenges. A huge shoutout to our Producer, Janae Sherry, whose thorough contingency planning kept every detail on track while navigating out-of-commission elevators, medical emergencies, weather, and much more. Her preparation and calm under pressure were invaluable!

None of this is possible without our incredible partners, thank you for your continued support in bringing this event to life.

D.A. Sound, LLC

National Barricade

A special thank you to for their exceptional photography coverage throughout the day.

Every step taken and every dollar raised moves us closer to a future free from blood cancer.

01/23/2026

What a way to ring in 2026! 🎆

Even with Mother Nature rolling in the fog, our community showed up for two unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations.

From fleeting views at Alaska Airlines New Year’s at the Needle to the vibrant energy of the Bellevue New Year’s Eve Night Market, the spirit of the night couldn’t be dimmed.

Huge thanks to everyone who bundled up, embraced the mystery, and celebrated with us. When the unexpected happens, preparation and teamwork matter most. Our crew worked hand-in-hand with safety teams and event partners to adapt in real time—adjusting show plans, enhancing wayfinding, and keeping the energy high while prioritizing safety.

Here’s to the memories made, the connections created, and what’s ahead. Cheers to 2026! 🥂

Emerald City Statewide Fence

NW Golf Carts
National Barricade

12/24/2025

The Workshop elves have been busy this month. Early December events included a spirited local law firm holiday party and the opening of Sound Transit’s newest light rail station in Federal Way.

Production moments that made the magic stick? Live music, a custom gingerbread selfie station, confetti cannons, on-site ice sculpting, and festive seasonal décor.

Grateful for our dedicated crews and our vendor partners—this sleigh doesn’t fly without you!

Bellevue Lighting + Stage 💡
Nadira Design 🌹
Allied Universal 🚧
Balloon Boss Lady LLC 🎈
Blue Ink 🌀
CORT Power 🔌
Day Wireless Systems 📡
Emerald City Statewide Fence 🤺
Grand event Rentals 🎪
Green Latrine 🧻
Morgan Sound 🔊
R-90 💡
Sweet Themes Bakery 🍪

Up last but not least in 2025, ring in the new year with us at Seattle Space Needle 🎆

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(206) 669-4560

Website

http://www.workshopevents.com/

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