YOU CAN, IN PORTLAND

Connecting Londoners with the

people and products of Portland, Oregon

19 April – 7 May 2018

Units 7 and 8, Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery, Shoreditch, London

Word on the street this spring is You Can, In Portland. The creative capital of the Pacific Northwest is bringing some of its most inspired products – and the people who design, create and celebrate them – to East London for a multifaceted, 3-week takeover at The Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch.

With free vegan tattoos and intimate DJ gigs, tea spirits sampling and spoken word slams, a showcase of Portland-made goods and fine urban wines – and the opportunity to ride a bike from LHR to PDX – this portal to Portland is sure to intrigue and inspire.

You Can, In Portland (#YouCanInPortland) features a pop-up shop and a series of events, including talks with leading designers and entrepreneurs, live mural making, craft beer sampling, and more*.

The public is welcome to enjoy the pop-up's creative lounge space to work or play. Free coffee samples will be offered and Portland makers will be available for casual conversation in addition to scheduled events.

Pedal to Portland: The Portland experience takes off on two wheels with a weekend celebration in partnership with Travel Oregon of Delta Air Lines' nonstop flight from London Heathrow to Portland, Oregon. From Thursday 19 April to Sunday 22 April, visitors to You Can, In Portland in Dray Walk can pedal part of the 4,910 mile distance from London to Portland on some rather unusual – albeit static – bikes. Lucky riders will have the chance to win on-the-spot prizes, as well as to be entered to win one of five pairs of round-trip tickets to America's bicycle capital.

Delta's nonstop flight from London Heathrow to Portland International Airport resumes on 4 May and operates four times a week until 26 October 2018.

Further details are forthcoming at a bespoke Time Out.com/London website. In the meantime, find out more about Portland at travelportland.com.

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*Notes to editors:

Interviews with all Portland makers will be available on request. The full listing of events and products at press time as follows:

Free activity

Talks, workshops and events (times TBC):

• Aaron Draplin – Graphic designer, DDC: 4-6 May @draplin
• Anis Mojgani – Spoken word artist: 5-7 May @thepianofarm
• Amy Ruppel – Mural illustrator: 19-25 April @ruppelshot
• Carlos Metcalfe – Comedian on rollerblades: 4-7 May @carloscollective
• Charlie Wicker – Coffee roaster, Trailhead Coffee: 19-21 April @trailheadcoffeeroasters
• Emma McIlroy – Fashion entrepreneur, Wildfang: 4-6 May @irishem333
• Jeffrey Morgenthaler – Mixologist, Clyde Common and Pepe Le Moko: 4-6 May @jeffmorgan
• Kate Norris – Winemaker, Division Winemaking: 19-20 April @truegamine
• Lucy Burningham – Craft beer expert and bicycle enthusiast: 5-7 May @lucyburningham
• Rob Nollenberger – Tea spirits expert, Townshend's Distillery: 27-29 April @rob_nollenberger
• Silje Hagland – Vegan tattoo artist, Scapegoat Tattoo: 28-29 April @sillysilje
• Zia McCabe – DJ, member of the Dandy Warhols: 5-7 May @ziamccabe

Retail unit

Open dates: 19 April – 7 May

Opening times: 11-7pm weekdays and 11-9pm weekends

Makers and products include:

• 33 Books Co – Tasting journals
• Able Brewing – Sustainable coffee brewing equipment
• Belmont Blanket – Handmade outdoor blankets
• Betsy & Iya – Bold yet classic jewellery for everyday wear
• Bull in China – Bar and glassware
• Clean Slate Suds – Handcrafted natural laundry products
• Danner – Hiking boots
• Dehen – Heritage fashion brand
• Draplin Design Co. – Iconic American ephemera
• Field Well – Quilts and housewares
• Frankie & Coco – Handcrafted bags and accessories
• Ginew Denim – Denim with Native American roots
• GladRags – Organic feminine products
• Goodwell – Sustainable dental care
• Green City Living – Colourful and reusable sandwich bags
• Hand and Hide – Handcrafted leather accessories
• Hat + Wig + Glove – Stationary with a sense of humour
• Homespun – Tea towels that celebrate nature
• House Dogge – Play toys for dogs
• Lark Press – Letterpress stationary
• Laura TK – Jewellery handcrafted from bike tubing
• Little Otsu – Illustrated annual planners
• Maak Lab – Soaps and candles celebrating natural ingredients
• Makeshifter – Canvas bags for bikes
• MapleXO – Jewellery crafted from skateboards
• Mazama Wares – Fine glassware and ceramic mugs
• North Drinkware – Handmade glassware that holds a mountain
• Otter Wax – Fabric, leather and apothecary goods
• Pigeon Toe – Ceramic mugs and housewares
• Portland Growler Company – Ceramic jugs for your beer
• Queen Bee – Bicycle panniers
• Schmidt's – Natural body care
• Schuttenworks – Wooden jar lids
• Seek and Swoon – Decorative throws and blankets
• Shwood – Eyewear crafted from wood
• Wildfang – Wild feminist clothing and accessories
• Wolf Ceramics – Ceramic dinnerware and vases
• Wood & Faulk – Waxed canvas bags
• xobruno – Handcrafted leather bags

For more information about You Can, In Portland, or to request images and schedule interviews, please contact the Travel Portland PR team at Black Diamond on the following:

Sophia Amos | Sophia@blackdiamond.co.uk | 020 7845 6384

Gayle Hockin | Gayle@blackdiamond.co.uk | 020 7845 6182

Sarah Barnett | Sarah@blackdiamond.co.uk | 020 7845 6378 

About Travel Portland

Travel Portland is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Portland, Oregon. Its mission is to strengthen the local economy by marketing the Greater Portland region as a preferred destination for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. For more information on Travel Portland, visit www.travelportland.com.