Craftcation 2026

The thrift and upcycle workshop sessions follow the downtown Ventura thrifting field trip and will be chock full of ideation around what to make. Everyone will have a blast crowdsourcing ideas from other attendees as this has become the most warm and welcoming place to get creative! The session will be filled with time to remove pom pom trim, add appliques to the back of jackets, or turn a quilt into a jacket! AND attendees are welcome to strut their stuff in the upcycle fashion show following the workshop.

All levels are welcome as sewing machines, seam rippers, and fabric glue can and will be utilized!

The thrift and upcycle workshop sessions follow the downtown Ventura thrifting field trip and will be chock full of ideation around what to make. Everyone will have a blast crowdsourcing ideas from other attendees as this has become the most warm and welcoming place to get creative! The session will be filled with time to remove pom pom trim, add appliques to the back of jackets, or turn a quilt into a jacket! AND attendees are welcome to strut their stuff in the upcycle fashion show following the workshop.

All levels are welcome as sewing machines, seam rippers, and fabric glue can and will be utilized!

Bring your scraps, your remnants, your damaged, thrifted, or ill-fitting garments that you absolutely will not wear but the fabric is too good to let go of, and learn to make a trio of easy accessories: two styles of scrunchie and a snappy little neck scarf. This workshop will use/teach basic sewing machine skills as well as strategies for maximizing fabric yield from small/oddly shaped cuts of fabric.

This session offers an opportunity to access sewing machines and expert support for finishing any fiber based crafts begun during Craftcation. Fiber Artist and Sewing Instructor Even Howard will be available to help you with finishing details, trouble shooting, and those "what do I do now?" questions. A lifelong fiber enthusiast and crafter, Even is available for sewing, knit, crochet, embroidery, beadwork, spinning and weaving, and other textile arts or assembly projects. This is an adaptable session so feel free to come by if you’re feeling shy, just want to work on your projects, or if you’re stuck on a step in the process. Drop in anytime during scheduled hours.