Details
From first-time makers to seasoned pros, get ready to level up your creative skill and confidence.
Expect a full day of hands-on practice, live demonstrations, and honest conversations about what it really takes to keep growing in your craft—from building better habits to finding your unique voice and sharing it boldly with the world.
Cvent
Order of Events
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Arrival, Networking, Food & Drink
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Opening Keynote and Walkthrough
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Workshop with Educator Guidance
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Closing Statements & Sharing Opportunities
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Networking & Educator Office Hours
Food & Drink Available
Basil Gimlet
gin, lime, agave, simple syrup, basil
Elderflower Collins
gin, elderflower cordial, soda, lime, simple syrup, rosemary
Chianti Classico
imported red
NA gin available for cocktails
Hummus Plate
pita, carrot, hummus, kalamata
Bread & Apple Butter
sourdough, apple butter, sea salt
Caprese Sandwich
tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic, sea salt, baguette
Egg Tart
egg custard, vanilla, pastry
What to Expect
Step into a vibrant studio space where experimentation is encouraged, mistakes are celebrated, and your next creative breakthrough is just one demo away.
Learn cross-discipline techniques from writing, painting, pottery, and woodworking that you can remix into your own process for fresher, more fearless work. Walk away with a personal “Next 30 Days” action plan so you know exactly how to keep your momentum going long after Maker Days is over.
Bits & Bobs
Networking
Meet a curated community of writers, painters, potters, and woodworkers who are eager to swap ideas, share resources, and cheer on your next big creative leap.
Live On-Site Demonstrations
Watch live, step-by-step demonstrations across multiple crafts so you can see techniques, tools, and troubleshooting in real time before trying them yourself.
Industry Insight
Hear candid insights from working creatives about pricing, pitching, teaching, and sustaining a studio practice in today’s fast-shifting creative landscape.
Best Practices
Discover simple, repeatable best practices—from warm-ups to workflow—that help you protect your time, sharpen your skills, and ship more finished work.
Competitor Research
Learn how to study other makers and studios as inspiration, not intimidation, so you can spot gaps, opportunities, and your own distinct lane in the market.
Free Gear
Score free creative gear—from sketchbooks and specialty paper to brushes and sample clay—so you can keep experimenting boldly at home after Maker Days.