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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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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 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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How to network at a creative conference
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How to network at a creative conference

ByNicole Stevenson February 9, 2016January 14, 2017

Welcome to the fifth post in our series as we prepare for Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference on making the most out of attending a creative conference. If you missed the first three posts you can check them out here: 1….

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How to attend a conference on a budget
Business Tips

How to attend a conference on a budget

ByNicole Stevenson January 26, 2016December 1, 2021

In preparation for Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference we’re doing a series of posts on attending conferences. Maybe you’ve read our posts on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity and How to choose the…

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Craftcation dance party theme giveaway
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Craftcation dance party theme giveaway

ByNicole Stevenson January 19, 2016January 21, 2016

Last we shared a post on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity. Maybe you’ve already decided that you’re ready to attend a conference (ahem… Craftcation!) so you can: Build your community Get exposure to…

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7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity
Business Tips

7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity

ByNicole Stevenson January 14, 2016January 14, 2017

When Delilah I took the leap and started planning the first ever Craftcation Conference nearly six years ago (that’s right! 2017 will be our 6th anniversary!) I had not only never planned an event of that size, but had never even…

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Adventures

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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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Lauren Venell
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Lauren Venell

ByNicole Stevenson February 17, 2015February 16, 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 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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This is more than a conference — it’s Craftcat This is more than a conference — it’s Craftcation 2026. Fuel your creativity, grow your biz, and dance at the after-party. Every moment is sprinkled with crafty love and come as you are vibes. 

Welcome to Sara our purrrfect presenter showing us how to go from pet image to embroidered patch. Check her out at @bybearbean or @camp.craftaway.

Ready to take the leap forward into your creative side comment TICKET to get registered for Craftcation 2026 and pay as you go!
What doing conventions taught me about myself... I What doing conventions taught me about myself...
I do so much better with others, from the sharing of ideas or struggles, having creative friends is beyond measure. Jenny is one of those treasures of a human, creative, funny and friendly. Check out her workshops and creative live at craftmonkey.

So are you ready to join us for 5 inspiring days with 200+ craft, business, and wellness workshops by the beach.
Comment TOUR and we’ll send you a link to take a tour of Craftcation.
Or just head the 🔗 in our bio to grab your ticket.

We can’t wait to welcome you home to Craftcation!
🤗 Questions? DM or comment below!

#creativelife #craftylife #craftcation #makercommunity
I tried some of the Time Well Spent tips from last I tried some of the Time Well Spent tips from last year’s workshop for 30 days and here’s what happened.

I was able to work within the hamster wheel and mom life of my calendar without mental burn out. Welcome back with me: Holly Marsh an illustrator, artist, designer and all around great human to the 2026 Craftcation Presenter lineup. 

What is Craftcation you ask well it’s blocks from the beach, the most welcoming space for creative weirdos and known to boost your creative sparkle (without the glitter). Get your registration started now by commenting TICKET or check out our link tree for all the info your hamster or squirrel brain could ask for.

#craftcation #creativeentrepreneur #adhdtips #makers #makerssupportingmakers #craftersgonnacraft
Do you folks believe in crafting a life you love? Do you folks believe in crafting a life you love?

Well this next presenter does too, meet Amy Tan of Amy Tangerine. From her businesses to her home she curates sunshine wherever she goes. Welcome back Amy! Check out her future workshops and see if you can spy her in previous years recap when you comment TOUR, like a where’s Waldo but cute’er.

#creativeentrepreneur #craftthelifeyoudreamof #makerssupportingmakers
Since we’re already here, we might as well talk Since we’re already here, we might as well talk about the fact that crafting is good for you.

No really science backs this up, crafting not only builds mind body connection but helps boost feel good chemicals in your grey matter. So we prescribe everyone five days of crafting with us at the beach.

Check out our latest presenter Sam, they are doing their part to build those connections while also keeping creative surplus out of the land fill. 
Join Sam and many other creative folks in April at Craftcation 2026. Comment TOUR to check it out. 

#creativeentrepreneur #sustainability #reuserevolution
Raise your hand if you need a vacation. Raise anot Raise your hand if you need a vacation. Raise another hand if you like to get creative. 

We could probably do “the wave” right now but instead lets put our hands together and welcome Melanie Waters to our CC26 line up of outstanding presenters. Check her out at purses and proverbs and in our workshops.

Join us in April for five days of crafting, business building (if that is your jam), wellness and community building. Comment TICKET to register now or TOUR to check out last year.

#craft #maker #creativeentrepreneur #vacationtime
You don’t NEED another free online course, what You don’t NEED another free online course, what you really need is in person folks who have been through it too.

At Craftcation find: meaningful retreat to relax, connect with yourself and get crafty…Work with mentors to take that dream for a business into reality…Are an established business owner looking for inspiration to reignite your spark and education to help you scale up…or Want to find your weird and wonderful community of creatives ready to welcome you just as you are…OR ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Join us in welcoming another wonderful presenter for 2026 Shannon Squire!

If you are ready to make a move check out the [links] for all the details.

#creativeentrepreneur #crafters #makers
Where else can you thrift in the AM, sew in the af Where else can you thrift in the AM, sew in the afternoon and get pumped up on the runway in the evening?

Craftcation 2026! This presenter makes fashion fun for all, her workshops are often waitlist and the energy at the fashion show is life changing. Welcome Back Monica Tetteh of thatssewmonica and more...

Want to know more comment TOUR and we will send you last year’s recap but if you are ready for five life changing days crafting and building community comment TICKET and get your registration going before it sells out.

#Craftcation #creativeentrepreneur #craftersofinstagram
We believe in magic: the magic of your hands, your We believe in magic: the magic of your hands, your ideas, your community. Welcome to the place where that magic doesn’t hide—it meets, mingles and grows.

Step into your magic with some of these amazing workshops with today’s presenter Kerry Burki joining us from the sunny state of Arizona. Soothing beach yoga is a feature we look forward to every year. 

Check her out and join us in April for five days of creative exploration, business badassery and finding your creative community. Comment TOUR to check out last year.

#craftersofinstagram #makerssupportingmakers #creativeentrepreneur
Whether you’re teaching, learning, or just curio Whether you’re teaching, learning, or just curious—there’s a seat with your name on it at Craftcation 2026. Let’s fill it together.

Welcome back to Katherine or as many attendees know of her Sweaterbabe! Joining us in Ventura from Orange County California, check out her cute and creative workshops.

Want to know more about Craftcation or know someone you want to hook in, erm I mean bring along comment TOUR to see and share what it’s all about.

#creativeentrepreneur #makerssupportingmakers #crafts #crafterofinstagram

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