Craftcation 2026: Full Schedule

2:00pm PDT

Super Simple Vest

Wednesday April 8, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Ready to dip your toe into garment sewing without spiraling into pattern panic? Super Simple Vest is the perfect beginner-friendly intro to making something you’ll actually wear.

In this workshop, you’ll sew a clean, easy vest that’s endlessly customizable. Keep it classic and monochromatic, or go full creative gremlin and mix fabrics, contrast the pockets, or add your own embellishments. This is a choose-your-own-adventure situation — and you’ll walk away with a handmade layer that feels very you.

If you’ve been wanting to try garment sewing but felt intimidated, this is your soft entry point.

Presenters

Anzhela Martynava

Wednesday April 8, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

9:00am PDT

Sew a Reversible Sunhat - Session 1

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Seaward A

In this class attendees will make a fashionable sunhat. This is a one size fits all hat. Participants will learn to sew a wide brim sunhat that is sure to make a statement.

Presenters

Monica Tetteh

SunHatPattern NeedleandPen pdf

Thursday April 9, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

1:00pm PDT

Sew a Reversible Sunhat - Session 2

Thursday April 9, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Seaward A

In this class attendees will make a fashionable sunhat. This is a one size fits all hat. Participants will learn to sew a wide brim sunhat that is sure to make a statement.

Presenters

Monica Tetteh

SunHatPattern NeedleandPen pdf

Thursday April 9, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

3:30pm PDT

Totes to Baskets

Thursday April 9, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Seaward A

**Bring your own tote- perhaps even the Craftcation 2026 tote!**

Soooo many tote bags! What if we could transform them into storage baskets. Spoiler alert - we can! Join this beginner/intermediate level sewing class where the only limit on how many baskets you can make is time and the number of totes you bring. I'll show you how to easily transform your tote into a darling basket. Beginners will also get a lesson on how to use a sewing machine, while confident sewists will be able to dive in and proceed at top speed. Convert your Craftcation 2026 tote into a lined basket, and/or bring past/other totes for maximum fun.

Presenters

Bea Byrne

Bea is an artist and entrepreneur originally from England now living in Oakland, California. She hosts the QuiltnLearn.com summits and events and recently launched a Finishalong Club, helping quilters finish their UFOs (unfinished objects). She is a muti-hyphenate crafter, teaching... Read More →

Totes to Baskets Worksheet Google Docs pdf

Thursday April 9, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

9:00am PDT

Quick & Giftable Sewing Projects

Friday April 10, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Seaward A

Join us in this fun workshop where you'll make a variety of small sewing projects with Monica. Through creating these small giftable items like a tissue holder, pouch and more you'll learn a variety of sewing techniques.

Presenters

Monica Tetteh

Friday April 10, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

1:00pm PDT

Scrappy Zipper Bags and Snap Pouches!

Friday April 10, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Seaward A

Join my sewing workshop and learn how to create a charming, functional lined zipper pouch using vintage quilt blocks or colorful cotton fabric scraps—customize the size to suit your needs! Plus, add a handy snap pouch perfect for business cards or small treasures. Come craft, create, and take home a unique accessory!

Presenters

Yvonne Cervantes Coleman

Common Thread Claremont

Common Thread offers sewing lessons for kids, teens, and adults in a workshop-like setting. Our classes provide a positive, fun, and safe environment where participants can learn valuable, life-long skills, gain self-confidence, explore their creative side, and feel pride in their... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

3:30pm PDT

Fibers, Fabrics, Weaves, and Weirdos: Make a mini scissors case and learn to sew with unconventional materials!

Friday April 10, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Seaward A

Some of the materials us cosplayers and makers work with are WEIRD, and many of them are sewable! Let's experiment with some unconventional materials and then make a mini scissors case that's perfect for sewing or crafting on the go.

Presenters

Annye Driscoll

Maker Fishmeal

Annye Driscoll, known online as Maker Fishmeal, is a cosplayer, author, and teacher specializing in highly detailed builds and oversized props (they're best known for their giant hot dog on a fork!). Their goal with every costume is to learn something new so that they can pass on... Read More →

weirdo fabrics handout pdf

mini scissors case pattern pdf

Friday April 10, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

9:00am PDT

Learn 7 seams and hems (and when to use them!) to level up your sewing

Saturday April 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Seaward A

Unconventional materials and designs often require unconventional solutions: a plain seam or single-fold hem isn't always going to cut it when creating costumes, garments, home decor, and other projects! In this workshop, learn how to sew seven seams and hems... and when, exactly, they're best used! You'll walk away with a cute "swatch book" of techniques, which you can use to replicate what you've learned on future projects.

Presenters

Annye Driscoll

Maker Fishmeal

7 seams and hems handout pdf

Saturday April 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

1:00pm PDT

Chubby Craft Tote!

Saturday April 11, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Seaward A

Whether you're just starting out, have some experience, or are a seasoned sewist, our Chubby Craft Tote class is ideal for you! This workshop provides a friendly, supportive space to improve your sewing abilities as you create a chic, fully-lined tote bag. Beginners will master basic techniques, while experienced sewists can hone their skills and customize their design. Join us to boost your sewing confidence and craft a stylish, practical tote!

Presenters

Yvonne Cervantes Coleman

Common Thread Claremont

Saturday April 11, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

3:30pm PDT

Finishing Lab

Saturday April 11, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Seaward A

Got a sewing project that’s almost done? The kind that just needs hems, buttons, troubleshooting, or that final push?

Bring it to Finishing Lab.

This open studio session is your chance to wrap up those in-progress projects with support. An experienced sewing instructor will be there to answer questions, troubleshoot tricky spots, and help you cross the finish line.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t starting — it’s finishing. Let’s get it done.

Presenters

Anzhela Martynava

Saturday April 11, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Seaward A

Sewing

11:30am PDT

Painting with Fabric

Sunday April 12, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT

Seaward A

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Presenters

Anzhela Martynava

Sunday April 12, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
Seaward A

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