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Back-to-Creativity Summit

Three free days to put down the to-do list and pick your craft back up — stitch, sculpt, and sketch your way back to making just for the joy of it.

📅 August 18-20, 2026 💻 Online Event 🎉 100% Free 🎨 For Makers Ready to Rediscover Their Creativity

How It Works

Three Days of Free Creative Play 🌿

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 — Quilt & Fiber Foundations

Tuesday · August 18, 2026

Eleven workshops in quilting and fiber — one-block quilts, free-motion basics, appliqué, granny squares, and fabric art you can finish in an afternoon.

11 Workshops · Free for 24 Hours

Day Two — Sew, Stitch & Textile Play

Wednesday · August 19, 2026

Sewing, embroidery, and garment-making, plus eco printing, macramé, and paper quilling — projects that start with fabric and thread and end with something you'll actually use.

10 Workshops · Free for 24 Hours

Day Three — Paint, Clay & Make Anything

Thursday · August 20, 2026

Polymer clay, painting, drawing, digital design, and small home projects — the day to try a medium you've never touched before.

10 Workshops · Free for 24 Hours

Your Workshop Leaders

31 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 — Quilt & Fiber Foundations

Jen Eskridge

When You Can’t Quilt, DRAW!

Nancy Myers

Sew It! Weave It! Quilt It!

Rachel Rossi

One Quilt Block, Endless Possibilities: Learn Quilting Without the Overwhelm

Kristine Mullen

One Granny Square, Endless Possibilities

Cindy Bader

Play With Appliqué! Make a Maple Leaf Hot Pad

Theresa Benson

One Block, Endless Quilts: Log Cabin Basics, Color, and Design

Beth Ann Williams

Fabric Postcards: Tiny Art With Big Heart

MJ Kinman

Dive Deep Into Transparency With MJ Kinman

Adria Good

Intro to Free Motion Quilting on Domestic Machine

Jennifer Strauser

Fast & Fabulous Fabric Flowers

Phyllis Cullen

Draw a Cubist Face With an Easy Stained Glass Quilt Technique

🪡 Day 2 — Sew, Stitch & Textile Play

Camila Rojas

Learn How to Make Beautiful Pillows With a Simple Technique and Tons of Variations

Cyndi Gagen

Paper Quilling for Beginners

Jane Harbison

Build Your Perfect 5-Colour Palette in Under 10 Minutes

Jennifer Baker

Woodland Walk to Wall Art: Create a Beautiful Macramé Wall Hanging With Just 2 Knots

Nicola Brown

Simple Eco Printing for Beautiful Home Textiles

Christina HadleyDike

Beyond Store-Bought Patterns: Simple Steps to Create Digital Clothing That’s Uniquely Yours

Elizabeth DeCroos

You Don’t Need Fancy Patterns: Create Beautiful Embroidery From Basic Shapes

Amanda Whisman

Turn Fabric Scraps Into a Keychain Wristlet You’ll Use Every Day

Eve Tokens

It’s Not Your Sewing, It’s Your Process: How to Design & Make Your First Me-Made Garment

Victoria Martinez Azaro

How to Make Patch Pockets Using Fabric Scraps

🎨 Day 3 — Paint, Clay & Make Anything

Karla Fox

Polymer Clay Terrazzo Technique Earrings

Federica Cazzaniga

From Vacation to Wearable: Sculpt a Full Charm Set, From First-Timer Basics to Advanced Detailing

Jaime Pickering

Beginner Friendly Folk Flower Polymer Clay Arch Earrings

Erin Hantzmon

Build Your Own Polymer Clay Charm Bar: Create a Necklace That’s Uniquely You

Jasmine Dhillon

7 Creative & Stylish Painted Tote Bags With Everyday Paints

Tracey Eastham

Permission to Experiment: Drawing and Painting Strategies for Artists Ready to Loosen Up

Catherine Wilde

The Creative Reset: How to Shift Your Energy When You Feel Uninspired

Kerry Burki

Design Your Vibe: Create a Digital Sanctuary That Inspires You Every Time You Open Your Laptop

Nickesha Smith

The Small Entryway Makeover: 5 Simple Changes That Welcome You Home Every Day

Cara Troell

Simple DIY Wall Shelf Anyone Can Make

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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Back-to-Creativity Vibes at Home

Rediscover the simple joy of making from your own creative space — no travel, no pressure to perform, just you and three days of inspiration.

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A Community of Creative Makers

Connect with fellow makers who are getting back to their craft, or simply attend quietly and focus on your own creative journey. Both are perfectly welcome here.

Why Join

Why Makers Love the Back-to-Creativity Summit

This isn’t just another online event. It’s your permission slip to finally put down the excuses and pick your craft back up.

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Rediscover Your Spark

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 31 Expert Makers

From quilting 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 — August 18-20, 2026 📅

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FAQ

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Yes, 100% free! The Back-to-Creativity Summit is completely free to attend August 18-20, 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 Back-to-Creativity Summit.

After you register, you’ll receive an email confirmation with all the details. Each morning of the summit (August 18, 19, and 20), 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 Back-to-Creativity Summit is designed for makers, crafters, and creative hobbyists who want to get back to making for the joy of it — whether that’s quilting, sewing, clay, paper crafts, or simply reconnecting with a creative mindset. Whether you’re a complete beginner or picking your craft back up after a break, 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 to get back to their craft. Everyone just needs to register individually to get their own access emails.