Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference 2019 Registration is NOW OPEN!
It’s time again to come together for four life-changing days in the charming seaside town of Ventura, CA for our annual makers and small business conference: Craftcation. Join us at our nationally-recognized conference for small business smarts, creative craft workshops and social gatherings.
Craftcation registration opens today October 5, 2018 at 9:00am PT and the first 50 people to register get $50 OFF!
WE BELIEVE INโฆ purpose, authenticity, connection and creativity.
WE BELIEVE THAT PURPOSE AND PASSION ARE POSSIBLE โ TOGETHER.
WE BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF MAKING, WHETHER YOUโRE A LIFELONG CRAFTER OR SEARCHING TO FIND YOUR INNER ARTIST.
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON CULTIVATING A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE AND ACCEPTING COMMUNITY THAT WORKS TOGETHER AND SUPPORTS EACH OTHER LONG AFTER THE CONFERENCE ENDS.
WE BELIEVE THE MAGIC IS FOUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
I also want to take a moment to answer some of our most frequently asked questions from prospectiveย Craftcationย attendees.
WHAT IF I DONโT HAVE A BUSINESS BUT JUST WANT TO HANG OUT AND MAKE STUFF?
Not everyone who comes toย Craftcationย has a business. We have lots of attendees who come solely for the DIY workshops and fun. You can fill all four days withย hands-on workshopsย where youโll bust out more amazing creations that you can imagine. Fromย embroidery to block printing to sewing to painting to weaving + crochet + knitting to art journalingโฆ weโve got you covered!
WHAT IF I DONโT CURRENTLY HAVE A BUSINESS BUT HAVE SOME IDEAS?
Figuring outย where to focus your time and energyย is easy when someone whoโs been there before is guiding you.ย Craftcationย will help you hone in on your perfect idea andย create an action planย for your dream business.
WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE A BUSINESS?
If youโre like us and youโve been running your creative business for a while you have a whole different set of needs than beginners. You need theย next-level mentorshipย thatย Craftcationย provides so you can play a bigger game, balance your life, battle burnout, create alternative sources of income, be more productive and hone in on exactly what you need to do toย make your brand even biggerย and more profitable.
WHAT IF IโM AN INTROVERT OR IโM NERVOUS TO ATTEND ALONE?
Time and time again we hearย Craftcationย attendees tell us how the Craftcation community is unlike that from any other conference because it is so welcoming. There are no cliques atย Craftcation. When you walk through the doors, youโre part of theย Craftcationย family. If you need help connecting, we have your back and will introduce you to your next best friends.ย
WHAT IF FUNDS ARE TIGHT?ย
We know it can be hard to budget for a conference which is why we do everything we can to make it possible for you to come toย Craftcationย so you can connect with your community, start or grow your business and have the creative vacation of a lifetime.ย Hereย are some great tips on attending on a budget. We also have a private Facebook group for registered attendees to connect with each other to share travel expenses and rooms. PLUS this year weโre offeringย a payment plan!
Craftcationย SELLS OUTย every year ANDย every year we get emails from people who wished they would have purchased their ticket sooner so they could spend four days making, meeting and learning at the beach. Donโt miss your once a year chance for an experience youโll never forget.
Still have questions? Feel free to email us.ย
SOME THOUGHTS FROM CRAFTCATION ALUMS:
โEven though I have an established business, I got SO much info from Craftcation. The presenters and attendees were approachable and the advice was right-on. Iโm an introvert and I was astounded by how down-to-earth and inclusive this group is. I have finally found my community and Iโm not letting go.โ โ Craftcation Alum
โI was REALLY nervous to come to my first Craftcation on my own but Iโm SO glad I took the risk. It way exceeded my expectations. I created meaningful friendships, crafted my heart out and got business skills that Iโm already putting into practice. Thereโs no way Iโm missing Craftcation next year.โย โ Craftcation Alum
โLast year was my first Craftcation (itโs been on my to-do list for five years). I was anxious about attending alone but I got so much for out of it than I could have dreamed of. I left with new best friends, crafty skills and so much business info. Everyone was so inviting and friendly. Itโs worth every penny (and then some). I canโt wait to come back.โย โ Craftcation Alum
โIโm a four-time Craftcation attendee. Itโs my MUST-DO (and favorite week) EVERY SINGLE year. Creativity, authentic people, actionable business skills and the beach = the best! My only regret is that I missed the first few Craftcationโs. That will never happen again!โย โ Craftcation Alum
WE’VE PULLED TOGETHER SOME BLOG POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES TO HELP YOU GET READY FOR WHAT’S SURE TO BE A THRILLING, INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING FOUR DAYS!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU INTO OUR COMMUNITY!