April 23 - 27, 2025
Ventura, CA
"Craftcation has this effect… when you walk through the door it's almost like a magical transformation."
-holly m., multi-year alumni
whether you...
Want a meaningful retreat to relax, connect with yourself and get crafty…
Want to find your weird and wonderful community of creatives ready to welcome you just as you are…
Have a dream for a business or are just starting out…
Are an established business owner looking for inspiration to reignite your spark and education to help you scale up…
OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE...
Craftcation is for you!
Craftcation is a magical, life-changing creative conference where you’ll dive into endless artistic possibilities, receive expert guidance, connect genuinely, and embrace your journey with confidence, all while celebrating the beauty of unfiltered, joyful moments.
What happens at Craftcation?
PURE MAGIC! INCLUDING...
Hands-On
Craft Workshops
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or longing to discover your inner artist, Craftcation offers expert guidance and encouragement to unleash your creativity.
Hands-On
Craft Workshops
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or longing to discover your inner artist, Craftcation offers expert guidance and encouragement to unleash your creativity.
Business Lectures
& Panels
Led by experienced instructors, business workshops feature dynamic classes, interactive panels, engaging think tanks, and personalized office hours to help you grow your creative business.
Business Lectures
& Panels
Led by experienced instructors, business workshops feature dynamic classes, interactive panels, engaging think tanks, and personalized office hours to help you grow your creative business.
Wellness & Personal Growth Sessions
Prioritize your well-being with diverse wellness activities like beach yoga, meditation, journaling, personal growth sessions so you can embrace progress over perfection and practice real self-care.
Wellness & Personal Growth Sessions
Prioritize your well-being with diverse wellness activities like beach yoga, meditation, journaling, personal growth sessions so you can embrace progress over perfection and practice real self-care.
After-Hours Parties & Special Events
Celebrate unfiltered, unedited moments through special events designed for authentic connections, from cozy get-togethers to lively parties, trust us, you’ll be doubled over with laugher one moment and in a meaningful conversation the next.
After-Hours Parties & Special Events
Celebrate unfiltered, unedited moments through special events designed for authentic connections, from cozy get-togethers to lively parties, trust us, you’ll be doubled over with laugher one moment and in a meaningful conversation the next.
meet our awesome alums!
Brandi had a big “ah-ha” moment and created a long-term plan to take her business to the next level. She just opened her first brick-and-mortar shop!
Clarissa got the confidence and skills she needed to write a book and landed a publishing deal.
Traci built her community and confidence and was finally able to yell from the mountain tops, “I AM AN ARIST!”
Jenice met some of her best friends and biggest supporters, rebranded her business, learned how to teach her craft and started teaching workshops at her favorite studio.
KELLY’S 15-minute office hours session at Craftcation led to a full retail craft kit line and several wholesale accounts.
Lisa got the know-how to start producing a handmade food and craft market.
Ready to be a success story, too?
Craftcation has become a beloved tradition for attendees, many of whom return year after year!
you might be thinking... this sounds perfect for me but....
Investing in yourself and your creative growth is one of the best investments you can make. Attendees find that the experience pays for itself many times over in terms of personal and professional growth.
Balancing responsibilities is challenging, but taking time for yourself is crucial for your well-being and creativity. With some planning, you’ll make space for Craftcation without compromising essential duties.
The very act of creating makes you a real crafter or artist and Craftcation is designed to be inclusive and enriching for everyone regardless of their skill level.
Self-care and personal development are necessities that profoundly impact your mental health, creativity, and happiness. You deserve this gift that keeps giving long after the event.
We also offer a payment plan!
Choose the amount and timing of your payments and get a link to let family, friends or your community contribute to your ticket (perfect for holidays or birthdays)!
Committing to your creativity is an act of self-love and bravery. You might not feel completely ready—but the most transformative journeys often begin with a leap of faith.
love from our alums
“I WANT TO SAY (SCREAM) WHAT AN AMAZING CONFERENCE!! It’s like I really found a community of women that truly support each other and my heart is smiling.”
Monica Tetteh
“Craftcation was an amazing experience for me. I’ve attended a number of different events geared towards makers and quilters and Craftcation by far has been the most inclusive and welcoming space. You and your team really put on a spectacular event. I finally feel like I found a group that understands me.”
Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill
“This was my first time at Craftcation and it definitely lived up to the hype! I left feeling so clear on the next steps for my business and more confident in my ability to really make my business work.”
AJ Young
“It felt like I was living in a dream, one where every person I met was a kindred soul, and every moment was infused with the joy of creation.”
Natalie Pariano
