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Craftcation 2025: Event Recap and Photos
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Craftcation 2025: Event Recap and Photos

ByNicole Stevenson May 20, 2025September 25, 2025

Craftcation turned 12 this year—and while we’re still learning and evolving (because aren’t we all?), we’ve also started to hit our stride. After a dozen years of growing pains, last-minute changes, and figuring it out as we go, we’ve started…

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Craftcation 2024: Event Recap and Photos
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Craftcation 2024: Event Recap and Photos

ByNicole Stevenson April 30, 2024May 2, 2024

We creatives don’t need fancy offices or studios flooded with natural light to make art or run a business – (although, let’s be real, those things are pretty damn awesome). We’re scrappy, carving out space and time for our dreams from…

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Craftcation 2023: Event Recap and Photos
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Craftcation 2023: Event Recap and Photos

ByNicole Stevenson May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

I did something at this past Craftcation Conference that I’ve never done in the 12 years since Craftcation began. This thing would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our incredible team who spent the better part of a…

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Craftcation 2022: Event Recap and Photos
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Craftcation 2022: Event Recap and Photos

ByNicole Stevenson May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

My favorite moment of Craftcation 2022 . . . . . . wasn’t even officially during Craftcation. It happened two days before when our staff got together for a pre-Craftcation dinner.  You would think that after three years without seeing…

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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference 2019 Recap
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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference 2019 Recap

ByNicole Stevenson May 3, 2019November 29, 2021

A WORD FROM NICOLE… After eight years, you’d think I’d be used our Craftcation Conference by now. But, I’m not. Every single Craftcation since that first one in 2012 has been incredibly memorable but each for different reasons. If I picked one…

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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference 2018 Recap
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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference 2018 Recap

ByDelilah Snell + Nicole Stevenson April 24, 2018March 8, 2023

From Nicole: Before I got married, a friend gave me one of the best pieces of advice for my wedding day. She told me to sneak away for ten minutes with my husband right after the ceremony. The thing she…

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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference 2017 recap
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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference 2017 recap

ByDelilah Snell + Nicole Stevenson May 16, 2017May 18, 2017

A NOTE FROM DELILAH: Dear Craftcation 17 Attendees- Even though Nicole and I don’t get to “attend” Craftcation we have our own little one in a way. We get to meet some amazing people, make new friends and in our…

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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference 2016
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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference 2016

ByNicole Stevenson April 28, 2016April 27, 2016

A note from Nicole: Five years ago Delilah and I got an email from a man named Eric who was the Creative Economy Specialist for the City of Ventura. “We’d love to have you do a Patchwork Show in Ventura…

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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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craftcation conference 2014

ByDelilah Snell + Nicole Stevenson April 20, 2014July 21, 2014

It’s been about 10 days since Craftcation 2014 and I am still waking up several times during the night. A week before the conference, that was explainable; there was a list a mile long of things to do, people to…

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When our attendees do this one thing they started When our attendees do this one thing they started to see a boost in their wellbeing. Want to know what it was?👇👇

They stopped trying to do it all by themselves! At Craftcation you are not only surrounded by a community of creative folks but you are given resources and connections that boost you all year long.

Boosts like how to improve your website or when is it time to hire help in workshops and panels from industry leaders like today’s presenter spotlight, Ana Manzano Fairbairn.

Craftcation is April 8th -12th in beautiful beach side Ventura, CA. Comment TICKET to register now or TOUR to see what the magical 5 days is all about.

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When’s the last time you had access to guides to When’s the last time you had access to guides to help you finish a project?

At Craftcation not only are the workshops filled with supplies and support, but there are opportunities to finish workshop projects with expert guidance. Meet Even Howard one such expert, sew adaptive beach pants or finish up a fiber arts crafts with support.

Don’t miss out on this year’s registration and payment plan to space out the cost of registration, it’s the perfect gift to you! Comment TICKET and our handy automation will get you the link day or night!
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Somehow the math at the Pop-Up Shop doesn’t count as real spending, right? 😉

Tell us: what is your favorite find from the pop-up shop?

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If you know, you know. Somehow the math at the Pop If you know, you know.
Somehow the math at the Pop-Up Shop doesn’t count as real spending, right? 😉

Tell us: what is your favorite find from the pop-up shop?

Early bird registration is open now—link in bio!

Comment CRAFTY and I’ll DM you the link to check it out, or CCLIST to join the mailing list.

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Have you ever heard of “Kevin’s Rule”?

It’s a personal development concept that suggests you plan mini adventures every other month, Craftcation is like a long weekend of many mini adventures. Have you wanted to try out making bath products, there’s a workshop for that, no need to gather all the supplies.

Want to learn how to punch needle? Join one of our amazing presenters Erin-Kate as they introduce you to the satisfying and rhythmic stabbing, I mean soothing art of punch needle. 

So share this with someone you think needs a five day adventure in the world of crafts. process art and creative entrepreneurship.

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“It was my first time—and it exceeded my expec “It was my first time—and it exceeded my expectations.”

We hear this again and again.

Craftcation is more than a conference — it’s 5 days of inspiration, connection, and creativity by the beach.

Join the community April 8–12, 2026 in Ventura, CA.

Early bird registration is open now—link in bio!

Comment CRAFTY and I’ll DM you the link to check it out, or CCLIST to join the mailing list.

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“It was my first time—and it exceeded my expec “It was my first time—and it exceeded my expectations.”

We hear this again and again.

Craftcation is more than a conference — it’s 5 days of inspiration, connection, and creativity by the beach.

Join the community April 8–12, 2026 in Ventura, CA.

Early bird registration is open now—link in bio!

Comment CRAFTY and I’ll DM you the link to check it out, or CCLIST to join the mailing list.

#craftersofinstagram #craftcation #makersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #smallbizowner #creativeentrepreneur
Things I recommend as a creative with a small busi Things I recommend as a creative with a small business...

Find your creative entrepreneur support system, being a small business, a creative one at that is a lot. Having others who know the struggle not only makes it lighter but you all can share ideas and resources. Our next presenter is a great example of that, she has been a vendor at our shows, an ambassador and presenter at Craftcation. Welcome Gloria Rubio of Morninglorias.

If this is your first time hearing about our 5 magical creative days at the beach comment TOUR and we will send you a link to read all about last year’s Craftcation.

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Idk what the question was but I’m pretty sure Cr Idk what the question was but I’m pretty sure Craftcation is the answer.

Five days of crafting and small business support with folks who get this crazy, creative life is always an answer.
Join us in welcoming Annye Driscoll to this year’s presenter line up! You can find them and all their amazing cosplay at Maker Fishmeal.

Early bird registration is open for a limited time, get yours or set up your payment plan before the holidays. Comment TICKET and we will DM ya the link, or TOUR to learn more about Craftcation in Ventura, CA.

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Creativity, community, and the ocean breeze—what Creativity, community, and the ocean breeze—what more could you want? 

Craftcation 2025 is your chance to recharge, learn, and connect with your people. 5 days. 200+ workshops. Endless inspiration. 

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now!

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