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

ByNicole Stevenson May 20, 2025May 23, 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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Picture it… launch day. You’ve worked your bu Picture it… launch day.

You’ve worked your butt off, lined up the posts, crossed your fingers for the algorithm gods… and nada. Crickets.

I’ve been there too. Which is why I stopped betting everything on social media and leaned into email. Email actually shows up. It’s steady, it’s yours, and it works.

That’s what my workshop Emails Over Algorithms is all about—helping creatives take back control, grow lists that feel good (not spammy), and write newsletters people want to read.

📅 Wednesday, September 10 at 10am PT
 📍 Online, live with me
✨ Drop EmailLove in the comments and I’ll send you the RSVP link.

 With support from @constantcontact #partner #sponsored
At Craftcation, you’re not the oddball with too At Craftcation, you’re not the oddball with too many scissors or an obsession with yarn—you’re home. 💛

For 5 days every April in Ventura, CA, hundreds of creative weirdos (like you!) come together for hands-on workshops, business classes, and the kind of community that just gets it.

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now!

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

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This might be the only audio that could get me to This might be the only audio that could get me to lip sync 😂… but honestly? It’s so Craftcation. 

One of the best parts about being here: you’re technically “out,” but you don’t have to wear a bra, hard pants, or anything fancy. It’s a true come-as-you-are place. 💛

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now!

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

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Don’t you wish Craftcation didn’t have to end? Don’t you wish Craftcation didn’t have to end? 💛

That’s exactly why we created The Club — a year-round community for creatives who want the Craftcation magic to keep going. Think expert-led workshops, mentorship, co-working, crafty hangouts, and a library of 100+ sessions waiting for you.

Doors are open Sept 10–15 only. Want in? Comment MENTOR and we’ll send you the waitlist link so you’ll be the first to know when we open.

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When we signed the hotel contract for the first Cr When we signed the hotel contract for the first Craftcation, I had no idea if there’d even be a second. In fact, I actually mapped out an escape plan to Canada in case we couldn’t cover the hotel rooms. 😅

But then something magical happened. Yes, the classes were great. Yes, Ventura and the beach were dreamy. But it was the people—this community—that made it unforgettable.

13 years later, I’m so proud to call this group of creative weirdos my community. 💛

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now!

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

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How many people are part of your creative team? Is How many people are part of your creative team? Is it just you?

So many of our attendees have said something similar to “It’s so lonely when I work on my craft or creative business” and it can be a LOT to be in this creative life, but it doesn’t HAVE to be a lonely one.

Friends, mentors and found family have all been one of the other amazing perks found at Craftcation. So don’t worry if you come alone, you won’t leave that way.

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It’s Crafty Hour—and you’re invited! Want th It’s Crafty Hour—and you’re invited! Want the link to join us? Check the link tree in bio or simply comment CCList, and we’ll add you to the notification list for monthly Crafty Hours and updates about Craftcation.

The next one is Friday 8.22.25 at 10am PT.

What’s Crafty Hour?
It’s a fun, casual meet-up on Zoom where members of our community (and anyone curious about joining!) gather to craft, chat about creativity, dive into crafty business topics, and get answers to their Craftcation questions. Plus, it’s the perfect opportunity to make friends and grow your creative community! 🎨✨

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The truth? Being an artist isn’t about perfectio The truth? Being an artist isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, making the thing, and letting yourself be surprised by what happens next.

At Craftcation, we hear these stories all the time—and we love watching them unravel. Over five days by the beach in Ventura, CA, you’ll try new mediums, learn from other creatives, and maybe leave with a totally new definition of what being an artist means for you.

So… what’s one creative “rule” you’ve had to unlearn? Drop it in the comments and let’s see what we’re not following anymore. 👇

#craftcation #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinesssupport #makersofinstagram #creativeprocess #unlearnandrelearn
We’ve read thousands of workshop proposals over We’ve read thousands of workshop proposals over the years (no exaggeration)… and let us tell you: choosing what ends up at Craftcation is part art, part science, and part asking ourselves, “Will our people love this?”

It’s about what makes our community light up.

The best workshops don’t just teach you how—they remind you why you started and make you want to come back to Craftcation.

✨ If you’ve got something to share—whether it’s crafty, business-y, or a little bit weird in the best way—we want to hear from you.

🖊️ Craftcation 2026 presenter applications are open!
Tap the link in bio for all the details or comment “PRESENTER” and we’ll send you the info

#craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #craftcation #smallbusinessowner #creative #presenters
Don’t just take our word for it… Hear why they Don’t just take our word for it…
Hear why they keep coming back. 👇
Real Craftcation attendees, real stories, real magic.

If you’ve been dreaming of a place to reconnect with your creativity, learn new skills, grow your business, and find your people—this is it.

🎨 200+ hands-on + business workshops
🌊 5 days by the beach
💬 A community that actually gets you

🚨 Early bird registration is officially open!
Lock in the lowest price of the year before we sell out.

✨ Payment plans available—including one where friends & family can pitch in to help send you!

👇 Comment CRAFTY and I’ll send you a link to check it out and register.

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