Instead of a Vacation or Staycation, Try a Craft-cation

Craftcation is an annual four-day conference for makers and small-buisness owners. The event features industry professionals leading attendees in hands-on food and craft workshops, along with lectures and panels on creative business.

Craftcation's mission is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit, strengthen craft and business skills, and builds relationships in the creative community. However, the conference isn't just for craft business owners. Anyone looking to ignite their creative spirit can fill the conference days with hands-on workshops and networking with other creative-minded attendees.

The School of Making is the educational offering of Alabama Chanin, pulling together the best in fashion, design, and craft all under one roof. Students learn from leaders in the design industry as they immerse themselves in slow crafting.

School of Making students can learn to create their own wardrobe and master sewing skills in one-day workshops, or spend an entire weekend creating a custom garment in a more intensive atmosphere.