Take a Craft Vacation at Craftcation

A Craft Vacation

For the last five years I've taken myself on a vacation- a craft vacation that is. Each April, my friend Sara and I pack our bags and fly down to Ventura, California for Craftcation. A week of relaxation, crafting, beachside walks, thrift store adventures, meeting crafty friends, and foodie adventures.

So what is Craftcation?

Craftcation is for crafty people. People who have crafty small businesses. People who want a vacation by the beach and to hang out with creative friends. Even though I have a small business, I got just for the craft workshops! These four days give me a chance to try a variety of crafts I never seem to have time for at home.

Prior to Craftcation you'll be able to sign up for craft classes, so you know exactly what classes you're taking when you get there. You don't have to bring anything but yourself and creativity to each workshop or business lecture. Each day offers three 2-hour hands-on workshop or lecture from artists and business professionals. I love that I'm learning from fellow makers. And if I do find myself in a business lecture, it's helpful to know that these makers are facing many of the same issues I am as well.

The workshops

At Craftcation workshops are wide-ranging! From fiber arts to painting to stained glass to jewelry making to resin to cookie decorating and more. Every year they find interesting workshops and knowledgable artists to teach classes.

Not only will I be attending this year, but I also get to teach four workshops! I'll be teaching two sessions of Indigo Dyeing and two sessions of Fabric Landscapes. These are two of my favorite classes to teach and I'm thrilled to get to share them with my fellow crafty friends.

Join me at Craftcation

If spending a few days in Ventura to craft and have a vacation sounds like fun to you, then join me! Tickets are still available (affiliate link). Be sure to get your ticket before February 28, so you don't miss out on signing up for craft classes.

Get Crafty Closer to Seattle at Camp Craftaway

Looking for less travel and a crafty get-away a little closer to Seattle? Then join me at Camp Craftaway! This summer will be our 5th camp and we're excited to be back at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center. You'll have views of the Puget Sound and can unwind with beginner-friendly hands-on workshops. At Camp Craftaway we spend three days crafting in a no-pressure environment. It's all about having fun, learning from local artists, and connecting with fellow makers. Get your ticket to camp!