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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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🚨 Today’s the day! 🚨 Early bird registrati 🚨 Today’s the day! 🚨 Early bird registration for Craftcation 2026 is officially OPEN! 🎉

Grab your ticket now to lock in our lowest price of the year and start dreaming up your perfect four days of creativity, connection, and ocean air. 🌊✨

✨ Payment plans available – including one where your friends + family can pitch in to help send you to Craftcation. (Yes, that means you can drop the hint and share the link. 😉)

Trust us: the earlier you register, the more time you have to plan your dream experience. 💭🎨

Comment TICKET and I’ll DM you the link to register or comment CRAFTY and I’ll DM a link for more details. 

📩 Tag your crafty bestie or send this post to someone who needs to come with you!

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Not your average craft conference... Parties, pan Not your average craft conference...

Parties, panels & pure magic
Crafts. Crafts. More crafts.
By the beach. With your people.
Early bird registration opens July 1
Comment CCList to get in.

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Discounted Early Bird tickets for Craftcation 2026 Discounted Early Bird tickets for Craftcation 2026 go on sale July 1, 2025!

💸 Pay-as-want payment plans are available, with a custom link you can share to have friends, family and your community contribute to your ticket!

You’ll spend five days at the beach in Ventura, California April 8-12, 2026 with me (and your future besties) and get to:
🌟👥 Feel welcome as your wonderful and weird self by hundreds of strangers.
🎨💖 Spend time with people who value art, authenticity and a growth mindset.
✂️🧵 Have your pick of over 200 craft & business workshops, wellness activities and social gatherings.

Comment CCLIST and be the first to know when reg opens OR CRAFTY and I’ll send you a link to take a tour of Craftcation. 

#crafters #makers #creativebusinessowner #creativeconference #makersretreat #creativeentrepreneurs #venturacounty #socal #beachlovers
Think you know what a craft conference looks like? Think you know what a craft conference looks like? Think again.

Craftcation is where creativity gets messy, meaningful, and probably even a little life-changing.

It’s four days of craft & business workshops, inspiration, and real connection—with people who just get it.

Whether you’re building a creative business, rediscovering your creativity, or finally making space for the things that light you up—this is where it starts.

🎟️ Early bird registration for Craftcation 2026 opens July 1st.

Comment CCLIST and be the first to know when reg opens OR CRAFTY and I’ll send you a link to take a tour of Craftcation. 

#makersformakers #craftersofinstagram #creativesmallbusiness #smallbizcommunity #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #creativeentrepreneur #venturacounty #venturaca #bythebeach
Are you tired of trying to do this creative busine Are you tired of trying to do this creative business or just creative life alone? Do your friends and family simply humor your conversations on sticker supplies and the state of craft retail in today’s marketplace?

Then check out what some attendees have to say about our five days at the beach in Ventura. 

Early-bird tickets will be available July 1st, payment plans for those who are good with budgets throughout the year.

#creatives #smallbuisness #craftbusiness #conferenceforcrafters #craftconference #makersformakers #california #ventura #socal
When @textile_collections_ invited us to peruse th When @textile_collections_ invited us to peruse their downtown LA warehouse and choose fabric for the @craftcationconference sewing workshops, I hopped on the train and spent the afternoon oohing, ahhing, and treasure-hunting with @leannicorn. The best part? Watching our attendees transform those 100% cotton quilting fabric gems—straight from top designers and manufacturers—into clothing, accessories, and so much more. Thank you @textile_collections_ for inspiring and supporting our community! 

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Missed Craftcation but still want a taste of the m Missed Craftcation but still want a taste of the magic? ✨

We saved a few Craftcation gift bags—and we’re giving them away! Each bag is packed with goodies from our amazing sponsors, and we’re randomly picking a few folks to receive one. I may be biased but I think these are cutest bags ever thanks to our gift bag sponsor @rolanddga who printed our first full-color bags featuring my art! 

To enter:
👇 Leave a comment tagging a friend you’d love to bring to Craftcation next year!

That’s it! Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via DM to get their shipping info.

🛍️ Open to U.S. residents only. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram in any way.

Big thanks to our incredible sponsors for filling these bags with creative treats!

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@pirateship 
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@avery 
@purlsoho 
@rewildingyournature 
@curiouselixirs 
@amazonhandmade 
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@rolanddga @printbestie 
@lesserevilsnacks 
@hotdangpress 
@getpopstore 
@theposholive 
@constantcontact 
@flybyjing
Missing your Craftcation people and all that creat Missing your Craftcation people and all that creativity and connection? 💛
Come get a little dose of that magic at our sister event @thepatchworkshow—whether you want to vend or just hang as a guest!

✨ Applications for our spring season are officially open and they’re rolling—which means you’ll find out fast (like within a week!) if you’re in. Spots are filled as apps come in, so the sooner you apply, the better your chances.

Want to join us at one of our Spring shows? 🌼
👇 Drop a comment:
APPLY – to get the vendor application
MARKET – to join the mailing list with all the dates + deets

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧺🎨
Spring 2025 Patchwork Show Locations:
🏖 Long Beach 5.18 @marinestadium
🏙Tustin 5.25 @oldtowntustin
🏞Chino Hills 5.31 @theshoppesatchinohills
🌉Oakland 6.14 @jacklondonsq
☀️Ventura 6.22 @downtownventura

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There are very few places where people are genuine There are very few places where people are genuinely smiling as much as they are at Craftcation. 😊

Yes, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work and planning—but every single moment is worth it when I see the joy on our attendees’ faces. The creativity. The growth. The community. It’s real, and it’s magic. ✨

Want to experience it for yourself? Join us for a life-changing week by the beach at Craftcation.

🗓 Save the date: April 8–12, 2026
📍Ventura, California

Drop a “CRAFTY” in the comments and I’ll send you the details! 💌

#craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #craftcation
This is hard to say… We all had a great time an This is hard to say…

We all had a great time and it’s time to say goodbye, but we hope it’s just till we meet again. 

#craftcation25 #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #makersofinstagram 

Day five we had closing ceremony, group photo and workshops on business like Nailing your elevator pitch with @ushadesigns , how to get going on your wholesale journey thanks to our sponsor @pirateship and presenter @covet_ps but we were still getting hands on creative time too. Macrame market bags thanks to @hello_bobbiny , needle felted pincushions with @cloverusa and some great sewing classes thanks to @granthousesewingcenter @pfaffsewing @husqvarnaviking and @commonthreadclaremont @textile_collections_ @lafinchfabrics_new 

We hope all our attendees, presenters, sponsors and staff safe travels and be sure to follow or join the mailing list.

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