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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Kelly Affleck
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Kelly Affleck

ByNicole Stevenson January 27, 2015January 25, 2015

Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…

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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with T&A Leather
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with T&A Leather

ByNicole Stevenson January 20, 2015January 22, 2015

Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…

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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Keri Cleverly
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Keri Cleverly

ByNicole Stevenson January 13, 2015January 22, 2015

Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…

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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Vennice James
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Vennice James

ByNicole Stevenson January 6, 2015January 22, 2015

Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we wanted to share some tips and advice for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…

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How many times have you stained the front of tee s How many times have you stained the front of tee shirt? Did you toss it or are you creative like this next presenter?

Meet Elsa Castañeda a South Bay LA creative who will walk you through block printing textiles at this year’s Craftcation. So that stain can take a back seat to your new block print and you can shine on.

Want to know more comment TOUR to see what all the creative excitement is about and share with someone who needs more crafty weirdos in their life.

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I was supposed to do laundry today but then this h I was supposed to do laundry today but then this happened…

Craftcation announced another presenter and now I’m daydreaming of sunny Southern California vacations and wonderful creatives weirdos.

Will you be there and learn about Tiffany stained glass method with Kara ODea?

Comment TICKET to get your registration started or TOUR to see what happened last year.

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Paper and glue can make a sticky situation or... Paper and glue can make a sticky situation or...

A fun and fabulous piece of home decor. Meet Carly Helgeson an Oakland creative and presenter at Craftcation 26’ who will introduce our attendees to the whimsical fun of papier mache home decor. 

You don’t have to go alone, share this with someone who would love a crafty vacation too.

Craftcation 
April 8th - 12th, 2026
Ventura Beach, CA
Do you know who you your ideal customers are? Fin Do you know who you your ideal customers are?

Find out tools like this and more at Craftcation:
5days of creative inspiration and skills, 200+ workshops from business building to crafting for joy.

We are thrilled to welcome Leah Keggi to our presenter line up at Craftcation 26’!

Join us April 8th - 12th, 2026
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Ventura, CA
Comment TICKET to get registered now or Tour to see a recap of last year.

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When our attendees do this one thing they started When our attendees do this one thing they started to see a boost in their wellbeing. Want to know what it was?👇👇

They stopped trying to do it all by themselves! At Craftcation you are not only surrounded by a community of creative folks but you are given resources and connections that boost you all year long.

Boosts like how to improve your website or when is it time to hire help in workshops and panels from industry leaders like today’s presenter spotlight, Ana Manzano Fairbairn.

Craftcation is April 8th -12th in beautiful beach side Ventura, CA. Comment TICKET to register now or TOUR to see what the magical 5 days is all about.

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When’s the last time you had access to guides to When’s the last time you had access to guides to help you finish a project?

At Craftcation not only are the workshops filled with supplies and support, but there are opportunities to finish workshop projects with expert guidance. Meet Even Howard one such expert, sew adaptive beach pants or finish up a fiber arts crafts with support.

Don’t miss out on this year’s registration and payment plan to space out the cost of registration, it’s the perfect gift to you! Comment TICKET and our handy automation will get you the link day or night!
If you know, you know. Somehow the math at the Pop If you know, you know.
Somehow the math at the Pop-Up Shop doesn’t count as real spending, right? 😉

Tell us: what is your favorite find from the pop-up shop?

Early bird registration is open now—link in bio!

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

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If you know, you know. Somehow the math at the Pop If you know, you know.
Somehow the math at the Pop-Up Shop doesn’t count as real spending, right? 😉

Tell us: what is your favorite find from the pop-up shop?

Early bird registration is open now—link in bio!

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

#craftcation #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #creativeentrepreneur #crafter4life #crafterforlife
Have you ever heard of “Kevin’s Rule”?

It’s a personal development concept that suggests you plan mini adventures every other month, Craftcation is like a long weekend of many mini adventures. Have you wanted to try out making bath products, there’s a workshop for that, no need to gather all the supplies.

Want to learn how to punch needle? Join one of our amazing presenters Erin-Kate as they introduce you to the satisfying and rhythmic stabbing, I mean soothing art of punch needle. 

So share this with someone you think needs a five day adventure in the world of crafts. process art and creative entrepreneurship.

#creative #craft #makers #crafters #creativityfound #creativityeveryday
“It was my first time—and it exceeded my expec “It was my first time—and it exceeded my expectations.”

We hear this again and again.

Craftcation is more than a conference — it’s 5 days of inspiration, connection, and creativity by the beach.

Join the community April 8–12, 2026 in Ventura, CA.

Early bird registration is open now—link in bio!

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

#craftersofinstagram #craftcation #makersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #smallbizowner #creativeentrepreneur

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