Craftcation 2026

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!

New to Craftcation? Traveling solo? Feeling a little shy? This special meet-and-greet is just for you! Hosted by our friendly Craftcation Ambassadors, this welcoming event is designed to help first-time attendees, solo travelers, and introverts feel right at home.

Join us for:
✨ An open forum Q&A where you can ask questions and get helpful tips.
✨ Fun and low-pressure “get-to-know-ya” activities to spark connections.
✨ The perfect opportunity to meet fellow attendees and start building your Craftcation community.

Come as you are and leave with new friends, helpful insights, and a sense of belonging. We can’t wait to meet you!

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!

Students will learn the Tiffany method of making stained glass and make Dolly themed pieces!

Session 1- Dolly Mirror
Session 2- Cowboy Boot
Session 3- Cleavage
Session 4- Cowboy Hat

Students will learn the Tiffany method of making stained glass and make Dolly themed pieces!

Session 1- Dolly Mirror
Session 2- Cowboy Boot
Session 3- Cleavage
Session 4- Cowboy Hat

Join us for the Costume-Optional Dance Party at Craftcation! Whether you’re in a full costume, your favorite comfy outfit, or somewhere in between, it’s a chance to relax, dance, and enjoy the evening however you like.

Costumes are optional, creativity is welcome, and the vibe is all about having fun. Dance, connect, or just hang out—it’s a low-pressure, high-energy way to wind down and celebrate together.

Students will learn the Tiffany method of making stained glass and make Dolly themed pieces!

Session 1- Dolly Mirror
Session 2- Cowboy Boot
Session 3- Cleavage
Session 4- Cowboy Hat

Students will learn the Tiffany method of making stained glass and make Dolly themed pieces!

Session 1- Dolly Mirror
Session 2- Cowboy Boot
Session 3- Cleavage
Session 4- Cowboy Hat

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.

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!

Explore a modern take on kimekomi in this hands-on workshop! Traditionally, kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric is pressed into grooves on a solid base—without any sewing or gluing. In this workshop, we’ll put a twist on this method, using upcycled fabric scraps and a 6” x 6” foam base to create a vibrant, patterned beetle.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:
A beginner-friendly, no-sew technique for pressing fabric into a base
How to prepare foam and cut grooves to create your design
Tips for selecting and combining fabric scraps for a bold, colorful look
Creative ways to repurpose fabric and minimize waste in crafting