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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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Do you want to learn to sew but don’t want to to Do you want to learn to sew but don’t want to tote around your machine?

Come to Craftcation where there isn’t one machine but three full rooms of machines to use while you let your creative batteries recharge. Welcome back Emily Benson one of our sewing instructors and one of your two hilarious hosts for IRON CRAFT.

Ready to craft away all day and night? Then get over to our Craftcation Conference website for all the information, hurry though registration for workshops will be in February and our Q&A on our new registration platform is Feb. 7th at 10AM PT (recordings will be sent to registrants). Comment TOUR to get the link to our website and recap of last year.

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We know this but did you? Craftcation isn’t jus We know this but did you?

Craftcation isn’t just for creative businesses but also for people from hobbyists to entrepreneurs who just want to experience more crafts with other creative folks. 

Welcome one such creative to our presenter line up, Kellie Phelan from Seattle Washington where she has made a space for creative exploration, The Works Seattle.

So grab your glue gun, your courage, and your open heart—Craftcation 2026 is about to start, and we’re making space for you

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To our presenters: the stage is yours. To our atte To our presenters: the stage is yours. To our attendees: the spotlight is waiting for you. Craftcation isn’t just a conference—it’s a celebration of your creative self.

Let’s celebrate another amazing presenter to Craftcation 2026, Jessica Velazquez and her sure to be a hit Piñata making and 3D Paper Animal Figure workshops.

Won’t you join us in April, for five amazing days to recharge and refresh you creative community? Comment TICKET to get your registration started now.

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Attendees and presenters alike: are getting ready Attendees and presenters alike: are getting ready for, hands-on creativity, powerful panels—and kind of belonging you can’t articulate, only feel.

Join us in welcoming back sewing super woman Victoria, she will have you upcycling thrift finds and sewing garments with just a few (easy) maths. Sewing at Craftcation is an attendee favorite and the fashion show will have you living out your catwalk dreams.

Comment TOUR to check it out or TICKET to grab your seat.

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Welcome to the place where parking lots become dye Welcome to the place where parking lots become dye annexes and your creativity has no bounds, Craftcation 2026!

Let’s all welcome back Rachael who has all the dyes up her sleeve and can’t wait to show you how to unlock their natural beauty. If you have been to Craftcation and spent some time dye’ing, what has been your favorite medium? 

Share this with your social network and let’s all get together April  8th - 12th for five days of colorful and creative community time. Return recharged and ready for action. 

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Have a dream for a business or are just starting o Have a dream for a business or are just starting out or are you an established business owner looking for inspiration to reignite your spark and education to help you scale up…

Welcome back to one of our business presenters Usha Mishra, if you have been wondering how to get your work licensed she has a business panel for you! 

Craftcation is a magical, life-changing creative conference where you’ll dive into endless artistic possibilities, receive expert guidance, connect genuinely, and embrace your journey with confidence, all while celebrating the beauty of unfiltered, joyful moments. Comment TOUR to check us out.

#craftcation #makerssupportingmakers #crafts #creativeentrepreneur
Are you ready to move from online to IRL? Craftca Are you ready to move from online to IRL?

Craftcation Conference is the place to do it. With presenters like Brigitta you can learn all sorts of new way so to break through your inner blocks. Welcome back Brigitta and rejuvenate with your new crafty crew!

Ready to join us, Comment TICKET to go right to registration or TOUR to see what it’s all about.

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🛍️ Craftcation Pop-Up Shop applications are O 🛍️ Craftcation Pop-Up Shop applications are OPEN
(and closing February 15)

Our Pop-Up Shop is a great way to get your work in front of hundreds of creative, art-loving humans.

Here’s the part people love:
 ✨ You do not have to attend Craftcation to apply
 ✨ It’s fully staffed + merchandised by our team
 ✨ You send your products, we sell them
 ✨ You receive 60% of sales, plus any unsold inventory back after the event

Low effort. High visibility. A very engaged audience.

If you’ve been looking for a way to get your work into a packed, well-curated shop without standing behind a table all weekend — this is it.

Get the app and details in our bio February 15.
Questions? Drop them below.

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Do you know what about half of US adults do? Craf Do you know what about half of US adults do?

Craft of some kind, for many reasons but one near and dear to this presenter is to feel better. Meet Richelle Shadoan who can be heard saying “make something, you’ll feel better”. Check out her workshops at this year’s Craftcation Conference. 

It’s Five Days by the beach in Ventura, CA full of 200 plus creative workshops, panels, wellness and all the crafty goodness your heart can hold and then some. Comment TOUR to check out last year or TICKET to register before tickets are gone.

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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.

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