Craftcation 2026

The Polish Party is a guided, beginner-friendly nail art workshop where participants design their own custom press-on nail sets using gel polish and trending techniques like chrome powder, cat eye effects, and blooming gel. This hands-on session blends personal expression with tactile play, offering a fresh, creative experience that bridges beauty and craft.

Participants will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating their own press-on sets. The workshop begins with a demo and hands-on practice of gel nail art techniques, followed by open time for attendees to experiment and bring their ideas to life using curated materials. Each person receives a fully equipped personal nail station with 10 press-on nails in their preferred shape and length, a UV nail lamp, and the tools needed to complete their set. Students share a variety of gel polish colors and decorative materials, including charms, rhinestones, and stickers.

The session wraps with a relaxed 10–15 minute “gallery walk,” encouraging participants to share designs, spark conversation, and celebrate each maker’s unique style. Everyone leaves with a ready-to-wear press-on kit, including glue, adhesive tabs, a file, buffer, cuticle pusher, and alcohol pad, as well as new creative skills they can continue to build on.

This workshop is intentionally designed to be beginner-friendly and welcomes people of all genders. It provides a low-pressure, joy-forward environment where attendees of all backgrounds can connect, create, and take something beautiful, handmade, *and* wearable home with them. The Polish Party aligns with Craftcation’s mission of fostering accessible skill-building, community care, and creative exploration.

Let's embed photos of you, your pets, your children, your children's pets, John Cena, John Cena's pets and MORE in UV Resin. We will use a cunning "instant laminate" teachnique to get your images resin ready. Print in advance using a Canva template or go YOLO with Bea's printer on the day. The resulting images can be embedded in earrings, rings, keychains, pendants and more!

Let's embed photos of you, your pets, your children, your children's pets, John Cena, John Cena's pets and MORE in UV Resin. We will use a cunning "instant laminate" teachnique to get your images resin ready. Print in advance using a Canva template or go YOLO with Bea's printer on the day. The resulting images can be embedded in earrings, rings, keychains, pendants and more!