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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ
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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ

ByNicole Stevenson June 4, 2023

Join us for five life-changing days in the charming seaside town of Ventura, CA for our annual makers and small business conference: Craftcation, our nationally-recognized conference for small business smarts, creative craft workshops and social gatherings.   WE BELIEVE IN……

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Three Tips for a Life-Changing Craftcation Experience
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Three Tips for a Life-Changing Craftcation Experience

ByKatie MacAvoy September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

Editor’s Note: Attendees come from all over the world to attend Craftcation, our Makers and Small Business Conference because they want to either spend time crafting their hearts out, learning how to improve their business, or a little bit of…

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Craftcation is Coming and Our Manifesto
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Craftcation is Coming and Our Manifesto

ByKatie MacAvoy September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Since the very beginning, Dear Handmade Life has always been about empowering and inspiring passionate creatives to craft awesome lives and businesses filled with purpose and intention. We believe in the makers, the dreamers, the doers and wanted to provide…

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Attending Craftcation on a Budget
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Attending Craftcation on a Budget

ByKatie MacAvoy August 24, 2018February 14, 2023

The word budget used to make me cringe! I thought being on a budget meant limiting my ability to have fun. And who wants that? But what I’ve learned as the CEO of my household of four humans, one dog…

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Craftcation: Business + Maker’s Conference 2018 Registration is Open
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Craftcation: Business + Maker’s Conference 2018 Registration is Open

ByNicole Stevenson October 5, 2017October 4, 2017

If you’re a regular here at Dear Handmade Life then likely you already know about our annual: Craftcation Business and Makers Conference where you can join us for four life-changing days of making, meeting and learning at the beach in California and have…

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Craftcation 2018 Ambassador Program
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Craftcation 2018 Ambassador Program

ByNicole Stevenson August 1, 2017August 1, 2017

We’re excited to announce that applications for our Craftcation 2018 Ambassador Program are now open! Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. Many of our previous Craftcation attendees already do an awesome job sharing about their experiences at…

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Craftcation Alumni Story: The Heart of Craftcation
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Craftcation Alumni Story: The Heart of Craftcation

ByGuest Contributor November 11, 2016November 25, 2016

Editor’s note: This is part of our series of stories from Craftcation Alumni. You can see the rest of the posts and more business tips here. We wanted to share some first-hand accounts of what Craftcation is like from our…

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Craftcation Alumni Story: Why I’ll never miss out on Craftcation
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Craftcation Alumni Story: Why I’ll never miss out on Craftcation

ByGuest Contributor October 28, 2016November 25, 2016

Editor’s note: This is part of our series of stories from Craftcation Alumni. You can see the rest of the posts and more business tips here. We wanted to share some first-hand accounts of what Craftcation is like from our…

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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference Registration is Open
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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference Registration is Open

ByNicole Stevenson October 13, 2016February 24, 2017

If you’re a regular here at Dear Handmade Life then likely you already know about our once a year event: Craftcation Business and Makers Conference. If you’re new here, then welcome! Join us for four life-changing days of making, meeting and…

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Craftcation Ambassador Program
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Craftcation Ambassador Program

ByNicole Stevenson August 10, 2016July 6, 2017

We’re super excited to announce a new addition to Craftcation for 2017, The Craftcation Ambassador Program. We’ve noticed that many of our previous attendees (and presenters) are already doing an awesome job at sharing about their experiences at Craftcation and…

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POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to sell your one-of-a-kind, crafty goods… and you just found our page. *Craftcation Pop-up Shop Applications close in a few days! 

I would say SHHH don’t tell but really tell everyone! Craftcation Pop-up shop applications have been extended. If you have been wanting to get your products seen by folks who want to buy handmade, and are usually too busy to shop in person because they are behind the cash register or worktable themselves. You don’t have to be an attendee to sell your work at the pop-up, but you do have to get your application in now!
Comment POPUP to get the application.
POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to sell your one-of-a-kind, crafty goods… and you just found our page. *Craftcation Pop-up Shop Applications close in a few days! 

I would say SHHH don’t tell but really tell everyone! Craftcation Pop-up shop applications have been extended. If you have been wanting to get your products seen by folks who want to buy handmade, and are usually too busy to shop in person because they are behind the cash register or worktable themselves. You don’t have to be an attendee to sell your work at the pop-up, but you do have to get your application in now!
Comment POPUP to get the application.
If you are a small creative business looking to ex If you are a small creative business looking to expand your sales to other shops this presenter is going to be someone you will want to follow.

Meet Susan of @hazelmade she is bringing her knowledge to Craftcation 26 and will help you unlock the science of better sales at pop up locations, how to get into (and maintain) wholesale relationships and how to level up your wholesale offerings. 

Welcome to Craftcation, your five day creative retreat at the beach in Ventura, CA! Ready to register comment TICKET to get started.

#craftcation #makersretreat #artretreat
Did you know Craftcation has been in the same loca Did you know Craftcation has been in the same location for 13 years, this is one of the reasons.

The community, Ventura has a small town feel and a wealth of small businesses that we love to support. As we get ready for our 2026, 13th annual creative retreat, business bootcamp, celebration of community all rolled into one, here are some of the businesses in our community. We hope you will add them to your’s.

@craftindustryalliance The place for creative business owners to learn about the latest industry news, get community support and build their business.
@theplayfulspace a creative studio fostering the power of play and creative expression as tools for healing.
@commonthreadclaremont explore the creativity of sewing in this studio for everyone, kids to adults.
@theworks.seattle a hands on studio for adults to unwind, connect and explore their creativity.
Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or appl Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or applications in for:

🛍️🤑Pop-up shop: the place attendees can shop all the creative one of a kind things directly from the makers.
🗡️🧶Iron Craft: one of the many Special Events in the evening to be entertained and in community.
🎨🎭Wanderings: an immersive creative experience that defys definition.
🖼️🖌️Art Showcase: bring your installation art ideas to life in and around the convention floor.

P.S. there was an email Feb. 3rd with all the links. See you soon!
Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or appl Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or applications in for:

🛍️🤑Pop-up shop: the place attendees can shop all the creative one of a kind things directly from the makers.
🗡️🧶Iron Craft: one of the many Special Events in the evening to be entertained and in community.
🎨🎭Wanderings: an immersive creative experience that defys definition.
🖼️🖌️Art Showcase: bring your installation art ideas to life in and around the convention floor.

P.S. there was an email Feb. 3rd with all the links. See you soon!
We hear this often “I wish I knew about this bef We hear this often “I wish I knew about this before I started my business”.

At Craftcation you are not only surrounded by creative folks just looking for some crafty time but also industry leaders in the creative marketplace. Here studio owners are learning new embroidery stitches next to a retired nurse who just wanted a crafty vacation. All levels and experience are welcomed, just like we welcome this presenter Shagane Barsegian of the Folk Lounge to Craftcation 2026. Check out her innovative and timeless workshops at this year’s Craftcation.

Ready to get away and breath in the ocean air? Comment TICKET and get your registration for Craftcation 2026 started before we sell out. 

#craftcation #craftersofinstagram #makersformakers
Most creatives are missing this one part of the eq Most creatives are missing this one part of the equation.

Community, crafting and creating can be a very singular activity but when you do it in community it unlocks so much more. Join us in welcoming another one of our community members to 2026 Craftcation presenter lineup. Tiffany will have you in stitches, embroidery stitches that is. 

Join us this April for five days of crafty community, creative entrepreneurial  support and great creative recharge time at Craftcation 2026 in Ventura, CA. Comment TOUR to check out last year’s event.

#craftcation #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram
If you are excited and a bit overwhelmed by all th If you are excited and a bit overwhelmed by all the creative supplies that go into printmaking then this is for you.

Welcome Allison Kreft to Craftcation 2026, a designer and photographer with decades of experience and even more creative enthusiasum. She will introduce you to the wonderful and wild world and Gelli plate printmaking as well as a workshop on screen printing. There are so many wonderful ways to use these mediums from paper to fabrics.

Ready to take a break and create arts and crafts like the dream summer camp that didn’t exist in your youth? Check out Craftcation, where you’ll dive into endless artistic possibilities, receive expert guidance, connect genuinely, and embrace your journey with confidence. Comment TOUR to check it out.

#craftcation #makerssupportingmakers #creativityfound
If you love making something from mundane items, y If you love making something from mundane items, you NEED this...

Her workshops at Craftcation 2026 will have you prepping for paper, that dried flower could be a love note, the poorly printed pages from head cleaning IYKYK, a new page in your journal. Hailing from North Carolina and bringing her creative charm for another round of workshops for our attendees this year is Kate Kryder of Curated by Wild. 

We gather in Ventura, CA for five days to not only build creative businesses but to also just create in community, so we can recharge, reconnect and bring that back to wherever  we are in the world. Won’t you join us in April?

#craftcation #makerssupportingmakers #crafts

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