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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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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Did you hear we have a new registration platform? Did you hear we have a new registration platform? Want to know how to register for workshops before Feb. 28th registration date on Sched? 

Join us and register for the live Q&A on Saturday, February 7 at 10am PT. We’ll be walking through the new workshop enrollment process on Sched and answering questions. It’ll be on Zoom and registrants of the Q&A will get a email recording after, so if you can’t be with us live register and get the recording. Comment SCHED to get the link in your DMs

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We learned from this presenter that being over whe We learned from this presenter that being over whelmed by big dreams can only be tamed with this...

Welcome back Monique Malcolm of Take Tiny Action, have you figured out the secret yet? In her workshops you will. From taking big ideas and working them into “tiny actions”, to getting your hot mic ready for launch Monique has all the tools to help move your creative ideas forward into the world. 

Ready to take that next tiny step, comment TICKET to start your registration for Craftcation 2026. Five days of creative support, community and fun in the beach side city of Ventura California. If you are new here, Hello and welcome, Comment TOUR to see last year’s recap and wander around the website for more info.

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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.

#craftcation #papercrafts #makers #crafters
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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