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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ
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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ

ByNicole Stevenson June 4, 2023

Join us for five life-changing days in the charming seaside town of Ventura, CA for our annual makers and small business conference: Craftcation, our nationally-recognized conference for small business smarts, creative craft workshops and social gatherings.   WE BELIEVE IN……

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Attending Craftcation on a Budget
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Attending Craftcation on a Budget

ByKatie MacAvoy August 24, 2018February 14, 2023

The word budget used to make me cringe! I thought being on a budget meant limiting my ability to have fun. And who wants that? But what I’ve learned as the CEO of my household of four humans, one dog…

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Craftcation Ambassador Program
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Craftcation Ambassador Program

ByNicole Stevenson August 10, 2016July 6, 2017

We’re super excited to announce a new addition to Craftcation for 2017, The Craftcation Ambassador Program. We’ve noticed that many of our previous attendees (and presenters) are already doing an awesome job at sharing about their experiences at Craftcation and…

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How to network at a creative conference
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How to network at a creative conference

ByNicole Stevenson February 9, 2016January 14, 2017

Welcome to the fifth post in our series as we prepare for Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference on making the most out of attending a creative conference. If you missed the first three posts you can check them out here: 1….

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How to attend a conference on a budget
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How to attend a conference on a budget

ByNicole Stevenson January 26, 2016December 1, 2021

In preparation for Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference we’re doing a series of posts on attending conferences. Maybe you’ve read our posts on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity and How to choose the…

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Craftcation dance party theme giveaway
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Craftcation dance party theme giveaway

ByNicole Stevenson January 19, 2016January 21, 2016

Last we shared a post on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity. Maybe you’ve already decided that you’re ready to attend a conference (ahem… Craftcation!) so you can: Build your community Get exposure to…

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7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity
Business Tips

7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity

ByNicole Stevenson January 14, 2016January 14, 2017

When Delilah I took the leap and started planning the first ever Craftcation Conference nearly six years ago (that’s right! 2017 will be our 6th anniversary!) I had not only never planned an event of that size, but had never even…

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Adventures

Craftcation Conference 2015

ByDelilah Snell + Nicole Stevenson May 5, 2015August 1, 2015

We’re so excited to share our thoughts and the photographs from our Craftcation Conference 2015 with all of you. A note from Delilah about Craftcation 2015: It may be hard to believe, but Nicole and I start working on the…

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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Lauren Venell
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Lauren Venell

ByNicole Stevenson February 17, 2015February 16, 2015

Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…

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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Kelly Affleck
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Kelly Affleck

ByNicole Stevenson January 27, 2015January 25, 2015

Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…

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To every brand, maker, and business who sponsors C To every brand, maker, and business who sponsors Craftcation: You didn’t just fill a goodie bag. You told every single person that shows up at Craftcation that their creative work, whatever it is matters. That this community shows up for each other. That a maker with a big dream and a small studio deserves real tools, real resources, and real support in their hands. We notice and we thank you. And to every attendee who has ever walked out of Craftcation with more than they showed up with — more knowledge, more confidence, more contacts, more hobbies, more friendships than one weekend has any right to produce — you are why we do this every year. You came looking for workshops. You found a community that will show up for you long after the conference ends. The sponsors made sure your bag was heavy. The people made sure your heart was too. If you think this is your year to attend or if it’s still a far off dream — join the mailing list at the link in bio. We’ll save you a seat, a spot in the group discord, and yes. A very good goodie bag. @snakclub @avery @flybyjing @westcottbrand @beaconcreates @blue_platypus_clothing @creativememories @edding_us @jesmonite @kellofaplan @jacquardproducts @curiouselixirs @seascapeknittrips #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbusinesssupport #craftcation
There is a sad truth we have to share... Craftcat There is a sad truth we have to share... Craftcation 2026 is over, we are all returning to our homes, businesses and the people in our lives. It’s hard to stand in line at the grocery store and not see all the smiles and faces lit up with creative light, but come closer we have a secret... You are that light, keep shining bright you creative Craftcationer and we will see you next year. #craftcation #craftcation2026
Well. We did it again. Craftcation 2026 is a wrap Well. We did it again. Craftcation 2026 is a wrap (literally wrapped and palletized) and honestly? We are not okay. Every single year we think — how could this get any better? And every single year you absolute LEGENDS show up and prove us wrong in the most beautiful, pattern-covered, stickers-for-days way possible. To our attendees: You came as your weird, wonderful, creative selves and that is the whole entire point. You are not a cult. You are a community. A slightly obsessive, deeply loving, extraordinarily talented community — and we are so proud to call you ours. To our sponsors: You believed in what we continue to bring to Ventura and we do not take that lightly. Thank you for making the magic possible behind the scenes. @kellofaplan @granthousesewingcenter @ftc.creative @jesmonite_ltd @eufymake @avery To our volunteers: Honey. HONEY. You gave your time, your energy, and your sparkle and we will never forget it. To our crew: You could have had a normal job. You chose THIS. We see you, we love you, we owe you a very long nap. Craftcation 2026 — you are stuck in our mental if not physical scrapbook, forever. BUT WAIT. Before you finish ugly crying — CC27 is coming to Ventura, CA and early bird registration info drops to our email list FIRST. You want to be on that list. Trust us. 🔗 Link in bio or comment CCList — sign up, we’ll take it from here. #craftcation #craftcation26 #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #creativeentrepreneur
Real talk? There is nothing quite like being in a Real talk? There is nothing quite like being in a room full of people who GET IT. Who understand why you need that fabric. Who won’t judge the unfinished projects. Who will absolutely support your next creative phase. That’s Craftcation. Where our sponsors bring us tools and supplies that have us making a wishlist and presenters unlocking a new fixation for our creative social prescriptions. You don’t want to miss the next one so get on our email list so you’re first to hear about workshops, crew applications, tickets & all the magic we’re cooking up. Comment CCList or head over to the link in bio! Shout out to our art installations, please tag and comments we can shine back the light you brought to the spaces around CC26! #Craftcation #craftcation26 #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #creativeentrepreneur
Real talk? There is nothing quite like being in a Real talk? There is nothing quite like being in a room full of people who GET IT. Who understand why you need that fabric. Who won’t judge the unfinished projects. Who will absolutely support your next creative phase. That’s Craftcation. Where our sponsors bring us tools and supplies that have us making a wishlist and presenters unlocking a new fixation for our creative social prescriptions. You don’t want to miss the next one so get on our email list so you’re first to hear about workshops, crew applications, tickets & all the magic we’re cooking up. Comment CCList or head over to the link in bio! Shout out to our art installations, please tag and comments we can shine back the light you brought to the spaces around CC26! #Craftcation #craftcation26 #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #creativeentrepreneur
PSA from your crafty conscience: You deserve to c PSA from your crafty conscience: You deserve to celebrate unfiltered, unedited moments from special events designed for authentic connections, to cozy get-togethers to lively parties, trust us, you’ll be doubled over with laugher one moment and in a meaningful conversation the next. They’re already talking about next year. Are YOU on the email list yet? No pressure. Just saying the early birds get the good scissors. Sign up at the link in bio — or drop a CCList below it’s free, it’s fun, and we promise not to spam you. Just the good stuff. The Ventura sunshine and craft supply kind of good stuff. @granthousesewingcenter @pfaffsewing @husqvarnaviking @clover @kellofaplan @olisohome #craftcation #craftcation26 #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram
PSA from your crafty conscience: You deserve to c PSA from your crafty conscience: You deserve to celebrate unfiltered, unedited moments from special events designed for authentic connections, to cozy get-togethers to lively parties, trust us, you’ll be doubled over with laugher one moment and in a meaningful conversation the next. They’re already talking about next year. Are YOU on the email list yet? No pressure. Just saying the early birds get the good scissors. Sign up at the link in bio — or drop a CCList below it’s free, it’s fun, and we promise not to spam you. Just the good stuff. The Ventura sunshine and craft supply kind of good stuff. @pfaffsewing @husqvarnaviking @granthousesewingcenter @olisohome @cloverusa #Craftcation #craftcation26 #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram
If glitter had a support group, it would be Craftc If glitter had a support group, it would be Craftcation. Welcome to that magical place where you show up thinking you’re “just taking a workshop”… and leave with 17 new best friends, a half-finished weaving, three business ideas, and someone texting you “did you get home safe??” This isn’t just a conference. It’s a beautifully weird, wildly supportive, slightly sleep-deprived creative vortex in Ventura—right by the beach, where your inner artist gets a tan and your inner critic gets politely asked to leave. You’ll: 🧵 Make things with your hands (fiber, ink, dye, dreams… all of it) @pfaffsewing @husqvarnaviking @olisohome 💡 Learn how to turn your ideas into actual money (we love a practical queen) 👯‍♀️ Find your people—the ones who get it when you say “I stayed up until 2am because I had to finish this” 🌊 And remember what it feels like to be lit up from the inside out It’s like summer camp… if summer camp helped you build a creative business and finally feel like you belong. And listen—this part matters: The magic doesn’t start when you arrive. It starts the moment you say yes. 💌 Slide into our email list and be the first to know when tickets drop, workshops get announced, and all the behind-the-scenes goodness we don’t share on social. Because the only thing worse than missing Craftcation… is hearing your new creative soulmate say, “Wait, you didn’t come?!” 👉 Get on the list. Your future creative self is already packing. @granthousesewingcenter @eufymake @kellofaplan @jesmonite_ltd @ftc.creative #Craftcation #craftcation26
If glitter had a support group, it would be Craftc If glitter had a support group, it would be Craftcation. Welcome to that magical place where you show up thinking you’re “just taking a workshop”… and leave with 17 new best friends, a half-finished weaving, three business ideas, and someone texting you “did you get home safe??” This isn’t just a conference. It’s a beautifully weird, wildly supportive, slightly sleep-deprived creative vortex in Ventura—right by the beach, where your inner artist gets a tan and your inner critic gets politely asked to leave. You’ll: 🧵 Make things with your hands (fiber, ink, dye, dreams… all of it) @pfaffsewing @husqvarnaviking @olisohome 💡 Learn how to turn your ideas into actual money (we love a practical queen) 👯‍♀️ Find your people—the ones who get it when you say “I stayed up until 2am because I had to finish this” 🌊 And remember what it feels like to be lit up from the inside out It’s like summer camp… if summer camp helped you build a creative business and finally feel like you belong. And listen—this part matters: The magic doesn’t start when you arrive. It starts the moment you say yes. 💌 Slide into our email list and be the first to know when tickets drop, workshops get announced, and all the behind-the-scenes goodness we don’t share on social. Because the only thing worse than missing Craftcation… is hearing your new creative soulmate say, “Wait, you didn’t come?!” 👉 Get on the list. Your future creative self is already packing. @granthousesewingcenter @eufymake @kellofaplan @jesmonite_ltd @ftc.creative #Craftcation #craftcation26
Nobody warns you about this part of a creative lif Nobody warns you about this part of a creative life… It can be isolated, our creative brain can have us creating in our own crafty space but forget or not make time for a creative community. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or longing to discover your inner artist, Craftcation offers expert guidance and encouragement to unleash your creativity. If you’re here say hi, and if you want to be here follow along and join the list by commenting CCLIST. @cloverusa @jacquardproducts @eufymake @kellofaplan @granthousesewingcenter @pfaffsewing @olisohome @youngandwildballoonco

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