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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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Are you looking for more creative friends? Well jo Are you looking for more creative friends? Well join us in Ventura, CA this April where the vibes check out and there’s something for everyone.

This presenter is so creative there are books about it. Welcome back Melissa Galbraith for some great embroidery and indigo workshops. 
What is Craftcation you ask:
Creative business workshops✅
New techniques or Materials workshops to try out✅
Casually crafting with others✅
Fun activities for all social battery levels✅
Comment TOUR to check it out for yourself.

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Where do you keep your creative spark? Some, like Where do you keep your creative spark?

Some, like this presenter might keep it in their purse. Let’s welcome Ondria to Craftcation 2026 where you can meditate and stoke your creative spark in her dot painting workshop, all skill levels can benefit from mark making.

What is Craftcation? It’s five days and nights at the beach in beautiful Ventura CA., fly, train or drive in for over 200 workshops in crafts, process art, sewing, fiber arts, business topics and more. Comment TOUR to see the magic last year.

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The easiest way to get better at something is... The easiest way to get better at something is...

To practice it with others so join us at Craftcation for a little, Crafting kits with this presenter.  She’s an Atlanta based crafter, graphic designer and cross stitch designer.

Check out last year’s Craftcation Conference by commenting TOUR and we will send you the link to check it out.

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We all know planning can make our life a bit less We all know planning can make our life a bit less chaotic so let’s get together and tame the chaos. 

Join us in welcoming Heather to Craftcation and her workshops will have you planning a life you love and help you navigate turbulent times in creative business.

Come for five days, 200+ creative, business workshops and wellness activities with your new creative friends at the beautiful Ventura Beach California. Comment TOUR to check it out.

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Do you want to grab your sketchbook and be creativ Do you want to grab your sketchbook and be creative, but you don’t want to go alone?

We have a workshop for that! Join this presenter who knows a thing about urban sketching. Not only is the conference filled with creative experience but you are in beautiful Ventura with all the beauty of the beach and surrounding community (Peirpont tacos anyone?!). 

So come on an take that creative leap, there’s a seat save just for you. Comment TICKET to claim it.

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What do you mean the cashier said “you wore that What do you mean the cashier said “you wore that out of the house”?!
When you are here you are celebrated, this is one of those places where fun clothing is complemented not questioned.

Do you have a pirate fabric that you and all your friends made into garments? You must be a craftcation’er, or maybe you shopped a small business and have a cute print going nose to toes. Everyone in every style is welcome and encouraged in workshops like today’s presenter Teresa. Join her and 500+ of your new best friends while you learn how to make marks and patterns with tannins and rust.

Ready to take the leap and join us for five days in beautiful Ventura, California, learning all sorts of crafts, process art, marketing, productivity and business building? Comment TICKET and we will have a DM right to you with the link to register for Craftcation 2026.

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How many of you have started out as one thing, a b How many of you have started out as one thing, a banker, teacher or Harvard trained attorney only to turn around and find your love of the creative arts calling?

Just us? Well, we are good company so let’s welcome Shinah Chang to our 2026 Craftcation lineup. Want to know how to make online courses work for you, she has a workshop for that. 

Check us out by commenting TOUR and when you are done being blown away with how much is packed into those 5 days at the beach, get registered for Craftcation 2026!

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You TOTALLY need to check this out! At Craftcatio You TOTALLY need to check this out!

At Craftcation you can walk in knowing no one, and leave with more friends than fingers! For five days you can create (all supplies supplied), chat by the pool (or hot tub IYKYK) and learn from some wonderful creatives and business owners. Let’s all welcome back Bea one such creative entrepreneur in the Bay Area. 

Check out her workshops and if you are sold comment TICKET to start your registration.
I don’t know about you but when I used to think I don’t know about you but when I used to think of planning my goals I would get overwhelmed, but not anymore.

After attending one of this presenters workshops, I can break down goals and plans like a pro. Welcome back alum and presenter Jennifer Priest. She will have you marketing your work, your way and help you tackle those tough changes with a plan.

Join us for workshops like this or 200 others, yes that’s a lot of creative experience, over five days and nights! It’s the best parts of summer camp and might be a business expense but we aren’t tax professionals.

#craftcation #makersformakers #craftersofinstagram #craftersgonnacraft
Have you ever wanted to learn to sew with a machin Have you ever wanted to learn to sew with a machine? 

Today’s presenter has created a lovely spot where all levels of sewing and fiber arts are encouraged. Join us in welcoming back Yvonne Cervantes Coleman the owner of Common Thread Claremont. If you are ready for surrounding yourself with other creative, friendly faces like Yvonne and more join us in Ventura, CA in April. There is still time to space out your registration with a payment plan or ask for contributions as gifts this holiday. Just pack your sense of wonder and maybe a bathing suit, we’ll take care of the rest.

Comment TICKET to start your registration now or TOUR to see what it’s all about.

#creativelife #craft #craftcation #makerssupportingmakers

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