Craftcation 2026

Learn to stitch beads onto hoops to create a pair of bodacious earrings!
Using a modified brick stitch, you'll make a beautiful and eye-catching pair of personalized hoop earrings.
Perfect for intermediate beaders or patient beginners.
This workshop uses very small beads, metal hoops, ear wires, and beading thread. Attendees will receive printed detailed instructions with diagrams.

Join Avery for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to use UV DTF transfers (one of the fastest‑growing decoration methods in the craft and small‑business world) by making one-of-a-kind products in this class. We’ll teach you how to turn your art into sellable products and how to elevate them with simple, polished packaging that help your creations stand out and sell.

Get creative with different techniques using Gelli Plates & acrylic paint. Explore techniques such as blending colors for gradient printing, manipulating paint on the plate & using stencils. Plus get creative with some advanced techniques using magazine transfers and laser print transfers.

Crochet a whimsical fruit charm for your bag! Choose to make the watermelon, lime, orange, or apple. We'll be crocheting them in the round - so you'll learn all about the math (not hard, I promise!) of crocheting flat circles, as well as tips on crocheting in the round, starting with a magic ring, and changing colors. A little bit of embroidery, a little bit of stuffing, and joining with crochet will finish off these adorable charms. This is a fun and satisfying project for those that already know the basics of crochet: how to chain, single crochet, and count stitches.

Want to learn hand embroidery but don't know where to start? Start with flowers! Floral embroidery is one of the most traditional ways to get started this craft, but it doesn't have to be boring. This beginner project will walk you through 6 essential techniques to get you started on your stitching journey. Pick your own colors and stitch up your bouquet!

New to Jesmonite® and eco-resin? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start! Join Jen Ross, founder of FTC Creative and the official U.S. hub for Jesmonite®, as she guides you step by step through the basics of mixing, coloring, and casting with Jesmonite® AC100, an eco-friendly, water-based resin loved by makers worldwide.

Choose from a variety of molds — trinket trays, small pots, or candle holders — and customize your project using our 13 vibrant liquid pigments. Jen will demonstrate techniques for achieving bold solid colors and soft marbling so you can design a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal style.

By the end of class, you’ll complete your eco-resin project and leave with a finished creation ready to take home and display. Perfect for first-time crafters and curious makers alike!

Approximately 32% of American adults have at least one tattoo according to the Pew Research Center! The tattoo industry is expected to grow from $2 billion last year to a nearly $4 billion dollar industry by 2030 according to Fortune Magazine.
Whether you will be selling to this burgeoning market or just moisturizing your own ink, this workshop is for you. In this hands-on session, participants will craft a safe and soothing tattoo salve. You’ll learn which ingredients are best, which to avoid, and how to customize recipes for specific needs. Leave with a base recipe, a list of trusted suppliers, substitution tips, and two containers of your own handmade tattoo salve! No experience necessary!

Join us for a hands-on resin workshop where you’ll learn how to create stunning blooming flower earrings using UV resin and vibrant alcohol inks. You'll be guided step-by-step through mixing, pouring, and manipulating the inks to achieve beautiful floral effects. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike, this workshop is both fun and relaxing. You'll leave Craftcation with your own handmade pair of beautiful earrings and the skills to keep creating at home!