what is craftcation:
craftcation is a three day indie business & DIY workshop conference. it’s a retreat to inspire, network and build upon the independent craft business community. our objective is to ignite the entrepenurerial business spirit, strengthen skills and abilities of both seasoned business owners and newcomers to indie craft business. this is an opportunity to network, communicate and share with your peers.incorporating both business and fun craftcation features industry professionals leading attendees in DIY and indie business workshops, panel discussions and Q & A sessions.
events and topics include:
indie business: how to start a crafty business, maximizing social media, blogging, in’s & out’s of indie craft shows, etsy, wholesaling, merchandising, accounting, legal issues, branding, website design and more.
DIY workshops: screenprinting, sewing, canning & preserving, cheesemaking, needle arts, terrariums & edible gardens, organic bath products, jewelry and more.
community: meet & greets, pop-up shops, yoga, bbq & cocktail socials and so much more!
how craftcation began:
nothing this great ever came from LA traffic…while sitting in bumper to bumper traffic on the 101 delilah and Nicole got talking, not just about patchwork (the indie art & craft festival they co-produce), but about a need they saw in the independent business community.
“I’ve always wanted to inspire fellow business people to take that chance and just do it!” –delilah snell
“I’ve always wanted to take a little crafty vacation where I can get my craft on and share the things I’ve learned with others.” –nicole stevenson
And craftcation was born.
who produces craftcation:
 delilah snell
delilah snell is the owner of the road less traveled, an environmentally friendly store based in santa ana, california. featured in sunset magazine, the fine living network, LA times, KCRW and numerous other media outlets, her store has won several awards for environmental products and education for the past 5 years. a staunch supporter of the local food movement, delilah has worked closely with several local farms, non-profits and community groups in marketing, product development and event planning and lectures on food sustainability for almost 10 years. delilah is also a Master Food Preserver and has started a line of local, organic preserves called backyard in a jar teaching classes on proper food preservation across the state. in 2006, she co-founded patchwork show with her niece nicole to provide a high-quality, local goods in the marketplace. a life-long resident of orange county, she currently lives in santa ana and writes about local, economical living on her blog project small.
nicole stevenson
while attending graduate school for creative writing in san francisco, nicole started painting. after her first art show sold out, she headed down to los angeles to make a go of it as an artist. on her new artistic path, went from selling paintings on the boardwalk at venice beach to having her art showcased in over 20 art shows in california as well as co-founding G.A.S.- a organization that raised funds for charities through art events and hosted group art shows in the los angeles area. she made the switch to wearable art, creating random nicole, her line of art-inspired clothing for men, women & children, which was carried at over 250 locations worldwide and has been featured in press in over 40 publications including squeeze OC, riviera magazine & daily candy. in 2006 she co-founded patchwork show with her aunt delilah. she owned the indie boutique and diy workshop space the craft kitchen which she closed to move back to the bay area in 2010. currently nicole divides her time between designing and making creations for random nicole, teaching diy workshops, consulting, doing custom design & illustration and working on her MFA. nicole’s strong convictions to accessible affordable art are prominent in all her ventures.
where will craftcation be:
craftcation’s inagural conference is in ventura, ca. please click here to get into about this event. More locations coming soon. No worries…we’re going national!
who should attend craftcation:
have you ever thought to yourself…
- i have a great idea for a business but i don’t know how to start.
- i want to turn my passion into my full time job
- i have a successful business and i’m ready to take it to the next level but i’m not sure how
- i want to connect with people in my field but i don’t have the time or opportunity to make it happen
- i’d love to learn something new and better myself/my business at the same time
- i want new ideas to make my business more successful and inspire me
if you want to start, maintain or grown your indie business or take a break from your routine and learn something new while networking with fellow crafters…then craftcation is for you! |
