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The Art of Handmade Summit

Three free days to slow down, work with your hands, and remember how good it feels to make something that's truly, unmistakably yours.

📅 September 15-17, 2026 💻 Online Event 🎉 100% Free 🎨 For Makers Who Love Creating by Hand

How It Works

Three Days of Free Handmade Inspiration 🌱

Each day is packed with expert-led video workshops released fresh every morning. Watch at your own pace, pause when life happens, and create on your schedule.

Day One — Paper & Mixed Media

Tuesday · September 15, 2026

Eleven workshops in paper crafts and mixed media — botanical printing, mini albums, art journaling, interactive cards, and hand-drawn florals you can start and finish in a sitting.

11 Workshops · Free for 24 Hours

Day Two — Fiber & Fabric Arts

Wednesday · September 16, 2026

Sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, and macrame — eleven workshops for anyone who loves working with thread, yarn, and fabric.

11 Workshops · Free for 24 Hours

Day Three — Clay, Decor & Beyond

Thursday · September 17, 2026

Polymer clay, mixed media, knitting, quilting, fabric painting, home decor, and hands-on projects that don't fit in a box — eleven workshops to close out the summit with something for everyone.

11 Workshops · Free for 24 Hours

Your Workshop Leaders

33 Expert Makers. 3 Days. Endless Inspiration. 🌟

Learn directly from makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs who use these techniques every single day in their own studios.

🏹 Day 1 — Paper & Mixed Media

Victoria Martinez Azaro

Master Botanical Printing on Paper (Start to Finish)

Terri Johnson

Paper Blooms for Spring

Tricia Morris

Wiper Card Magic: 4 Interactive Cards + the Paper Crafting Science Behind Every Fold

Dawn Lewis

From Screen to Scrapbook: A Beginner's Guide to Resizing Photos

Einat Kessler

Infinity Mini Album

Julia McNeill

Build a Journal That's Perfect for Your Creativity

Sara Lihz Staroska

A Little Nuts: Fall in Love with Interactive Cardmaking

Aja Fillmore

Floral Layout Techniques for Card Makers

Michelle Price

Junk Journal Mini Album From Envelopes

Louise Gale

Draw a Botanical Mandala Inspired by the Hydrangea Flower

Demeka Tigner

The First Page: How to Start Art Journaling When You're Afraid to Mess It Up

🧵 Day 2 — Fiber & Fabric Arts

Philomène Cauchois

Stitch a Little Magic: Make a Felt Mushroom to Bring Nature Indoors

Jane Harbison

Hand Sew Him a Pocket Square with the Finish of a $700 Luxury Accessory

Salwa Diqs

One Portrait, Three Creative Styles

Nicola Brown

One Sweater, Many Possibilities: Eco Printed Wearable Art

Meredith Woolnough

Thread Bowls: An Introduction to Sculptural Embroidery

Sarah Ward

Smocking (And Pleating) For Beginners!

Lisa Toppin

Three Decisions that Make or Break a Pocket

Carol Ann Webster

Stitch a Blooming Vase: Create a Beautiful Fabric Journal Page

Jan Appleton

Still Handmade, Just Faster: Why Machine Knitting Belongs in Every Maker's World

Melissa Steiner

From Yarn to Finished Project: Building Confidence with Crochet

Tuija Mäntylä

Make a Macrame Flower Keychain: A Sweet Little Macrame Project for Beginners

🎨 Day 3 — Clay, Decor & Beyond

Shawn Mosch

Projects that POP

Melissa Power

Make Your First Modern Terrazzo Polymer Clay Earrings In Just One Afternoon

Anika Gandhi

Never Used a Power Tool? Build This Toolbox With Me

Chas Greener

Boutique Decor on a Budget: Easy High-End Handmade Upcycles

Kisma Reidling

Handmade By the Hands That Are Becoming You

Aimee Combs

Layer-by-Layer Creativity: Using Watercolor, Collage & Journaling to Create Meaningful Art

Rebecca J Saylor

Which Flowers Actually Work? A Forager's Guide to Painting on Fabric

Jackie Brown

Finish Your Quilts at Home: Master the Whimsical Swirls Edge-to-Edge Design

Sam Hill

Knit Your Way to Calm: How to Slow Down, Stress Less & Recharge Through Creativity

Barbie Mitchell

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Kate Bullock

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What's Included

What Your Free Ticket Gets You 🎨

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Expert-Led Video Workshops

Every session is pre-recorded and released fresh each morning — pause, rewind, and create at your own pace. No stress, no rushing.

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Family-Friendly Content

Every workshop is designed to work for all ages and every skill level, from your very first project to your fiftieth.

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Handmade Vibes at Home

Rediscover the simple satisfaction of making something with your own two hands — no travel, no pressure, just you and three days of inspiration.

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A Community of Creative Makers

Connect with fellow makers who love working with their hands, or simply attend quietly and focus on your own creative journey. Both are perfectly welcome here.

Why Join

Why Makers Love The Art of Handmade Summit

This isn't just another online event. It's three days set aside to make something with your own hands, on your own time.

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Slow Down and Create

Step away from the scroll and back into your hands — real projects, real progress, real joy.

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Watch On Your Schedule

Sessions are released daily and free for 24 hours. Upgrade to VIP for lifetime access at your own pace.

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Learn From 33 Expert Makers

From paper crafts and embroidery to polymer clay and painting — real techniques taught by makers who live this every day.

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100% Free to Attend

No credit card. No catch. Just register once and get instant access to all three days of free workshops.

Join Us Free — September 15-17, 2026 📅

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Yes, 100% free! The Art of Handmade Summit is completely free to attend September 15-17, 2026. Simply register above and you'll receive access details straight to your inbox. There's an optional VIP Pass upgrade if you'd like lifetime access to all recordings, but attending live costs nothing at all.

Each day's workshops are free for 24 hours, so you have flexibility within each day. If you want to keep the recordings forever and watch on your own timeline, the VIP Pass gives you lifetime access to all sessions from The Art of Handmade Summit.

After you register, you'll receive an email confirmation with all the details. Each morning of the summit (September 15, 16, and 17), you'll get an email with links to that day's workshop videos. No app downloads or special software needed — just click and watch!

The Art of Handmade Summit is designed for makers, crafters, and creative hobbyists who love working with their hands — whether that's paper crafts, fiber arts, polymer clay, or reconnecting with a handmade mindset. Whether you're a complete beginner or a lifelong maker, you'll find something valuable across all three days.

You don't need anything to register! Each presenter will share what tools or supplies their specific workshop uses, and many sessions work with materials you likely already have on hand. Come as you are and explore what interests you most.

Absolutely — please do! The more the merrier. Share this page with any maker friends who'd love a few days set aside for creating by hand. Everyone just needs to register individually to get their own access emails.

The Art of Handmade Summit

Three Days of Free Handmade Inspiration 🌱

33 Expert Makers. 3 Days. Endless Inspiration. 🌟

What Your Free Ticket Gets You 🎨

Expert-Led Video Workshops

Family-Friendly Content

Handmade Vibes at Home

A Community of Creative Makers

Ready to Make Something With Your Hands? 🌟

Why Makers Love The Art of Handmade Summit

Slow Down and Create

Watch On Your Schedule

Learn From 33 Expert Makers

100% Free to Attend

Join Us Free — September 15-17, 2026 📅

Grab Your Free Summit Pass 🎨

You're registered!

Got Questions? We've Got You Covered ☀️

Join Us September 15-17, 2026 🎨