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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with T&A Leather

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✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨ (and clo ✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨
 (and closing February 15)
What makes Craftcation different?

Wanderings is our after-hours creative experience where attendees transform hotel rooms into immersive art, performances, hangouts, and experiences. Past rooms have included everything from a circus to a Pride celebration to the iconic Olive Garden–inspired “Hospitaliano Suite.”

If you’ve ever had an idea and thought, “I wish there was a place I could actually do this” — this is that place.

Attendees -> Apply through the Attendee Hub before February 15.
Questions? Drop them below.

#Craftcation #immersiveart #wanderings #crafts #makers
✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨ (and clo ✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨
 (and closing February 15)
What makes Craftcation different?

Wanderings is our after-hours creative experience where attendees transform hotel rooms into immersive art, performances, hangouts, and experiences. Past rooms have included everything from a circus to a Pride celebration to the iconic Olive Garden–inspired “Hospitaliano Suite.”

If you’ve ever had an idea and thought, “I wish there was a place I could actually do this” — this is that place.

Attendees -> Apply through the Attendee Hub before February 15.
Questions? Drop them below.

#Craftcation #wanderings #artexploration #immersiveart
This year’s line up of presenters with have you This year’s line up of presenters with have you twisted up with excitement.

Welcome back Miss paper craft, Sophy Lakshmanan. Her workshops will have you rolling in beautiful accessories or stationary, quilling is so versatile!

Will you be joining us in April by the beach in beautiful Ventura, CA? There will be over 200 craft, business and wellness workshops and 500+ new friends to get creative with. Will you be there?

#craftcation #crafter #maker #creative #creativeentrepreneur
🎟️ Did you know there’s a way to score a FR 🎟️ Did you know there’s a way to score a FREE ticket to Craftcation?�
Join the Craftcation Crew! Our amazing team of volunteers who help bring the magic to life behind the scenes. ✨

Not only do you receive a free ticket to the conference, but you’ll also get a front-row seat to all the creativity, connection, and community that makes Craftcation unforgettable.

Hit the link in bio to see all the perks, requirements, and apply now.

#craftcation #crafts #makersofinstagram #creativityfound
Mustard or Cheese sauce on your pretzel? While yo Mustard or Cheese sauce on your pretzel?

While you ponder let’s welcome back one of our favorite East Coasters, Dari Litchman.  You can find her at her The Craft Salon in Brooklyn, NY. Check out her crafty and chaotic workshops at Craftcation 2026.

Ready to spend 5 days crafting, creating, learning, recharging and community building on the beach of Ventura, CA? Comment TICKET to get the link right to register before we sell out. 

#craftcation #creativeentrepreneur #crafts #makers
Are you looking for more creative friends? Well jo Are you looking for more creative friends? Well join us in Ventura, CA this April where the vibes check out and there’s something for everyone.

This presenter is so creative there are books about it. Welcome back Melissa Galbraith for some great embroidery and indigo workshops. 
What is Craftcation you ask:
Creative business workshops✅
New techniques or Materials workshops to try out✅
Casually crafting with others✅
Fun activities for all social battery levels✅
Comment TOUR to check it out for yourself.

#craftcation #crafts #makers #creativeentrepreneur
Where do you keep your creative spark? Some, like Where do you keep your creative spark?

Some, like this presenter might keep it in their purse. Let’s welcome Ondria to Craftcation 2026 where you can meditate and stoke your creative spark in her dot painting workshop, all skill levels can benefit from mark making.

What is Craftcation? It’s five days and nights at the beach in beautiful Ventura CA., fly, train or drive in for over 200 workshops in crafts, process art, sewing, fiber arts, business topics and more. Comment TOUR to see the magic last year.

#craftcation #makers #crafters #craftersofinstagram #creativeentrepreneur
The easiest way to get better at something is... The easiest way to get better at something is...

To practice it with others so join us at Craftcation for a little, Crafting kits with this presenter.  She’s an Atlanta based crafter, graphic designer and cross stitch designer.

Check out last year’s Craftcation Conference by commenting TOUR and we will send you the link to check it out.

#craftcation #craftersgonnacraft #makersgonnamake #craft #creativeentrepreneur
We all know planning can make our life a bit less We all know planning can make our life a bit less chaotic so let’s get together and tame the chaos. 

Join us in welcoming Heather to Craftcation and her workshops will have you planning a life you love and help you navigate turbulent times in creative business.

Come for five days, 200+ creative, business workshops and wellness activities with your new creative friends at the beautiful Ventura Beach California. Comment TOUR to check it out.

#craftcation #makerssupportingmakers #craft
Do you want to grab your sketchbook and be creativ Do you want to grab your sketchbook and be creative, but you don’t want to go alone?

We have a workshop for that! Join this presenter who knows a thing about urban sketching. Not only is the conference filled with creative experience but you are in beautiful Ventura with all the beauty of the beach and surrounding community (Peirpont tacos anyone?!). 

So come on an take that creative leap, there’s a seat save just for you. Comment TICKET to claim it.

#invitefriends #craftcation #craftvacation #makersretreat #creativeentrepreneur

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