In addition to networking and activities that help us connect as a community of makers and business owners, the weekend will be chock full of speaker sessions, small business classes, panel discussions, and roundtables pertaining to topics that are particularly relevant to those of us in the world of craft businesses.
This class will outline which aspects of your business are the most important to keep track of, and strategies and suggestions for how to incorporate this into your everyday life so that you aren’t slammed with an overwhelming amount of work come tax-time.
We’ll cover why and how to track revenue, expenses (and which are deductible), business miles, home office expenses, and saving receipts. We’ll also have time for Q&A so bring your burning record-keeping questions!
with Lindsey Ross
Are you looking to sell at more craft shows this year? Are you having difficulty getting into shows? Kristen and Heather will do a deeper dive into a myriad of topics from applying to vending. We will cover everything from picking the right shows for you, to how to apply if you are an omnicrafter, to photo submissions, to what to do at the show itself (or what to do if you are rejected).
Kristen has been a craft show vendor for 30 years and an organizer for nearly 18 years. Heather has been working in show production with various groups for 15 years. We hope to answer a lot of questions, demystify some of the process and leave you feeling excited to get in the craft show game once you leave. We HIGHLY suggest taking Chris Guillot’s class, Merchandising for Craft Shows & Pop-up Shops, right after this class to feel confident in your game from start to finish.
with Kristen Rask and Heather Peek
Getting into markets is just the first step – the pay off comes in making the market experience a good one! Irene (of Chroma Rex) will cover clever strategies for creating portable structures & displays for all budgets & physical/transport limitations (no more defaulting to heavy plywood!) that can adapt to different booth sizes while ensuring faster load-in/load-out too, thanks to efficient packing systems. You’ll leave knowing how to draw in more shoppers, by accentuating at a glance what sets your products apart from the competition.
with Irene Rex
Join Dave Selden from 33 Books for a discussion on professional-looking packaging on a DIY budget. He’ll show you his process for creating professional-looking packaging for not a lot of cash. Dave designs and hand-prints packaging using off-the-shelf blank boxes, and custom cut inserts to hold his goods using a laser cutter. The result is a low-cost, retail-ready package that looks great. Dave will also share his experience testing the waters and scaling his DIY solutions to larger volume orders as demand grows.
with Dave Selden
~ Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It usually means something is asking for your attention.
As creatives, it’s easy to lose ourselves in comparison, overwhelm, perfectionism, or the endless list of things we think we “should” be doing. Through guided reflection, practical exercises, and a Reiki visualization for clarity and self-trust, we will create a simple, aligned next-step plan rooted in our values, strengths, and vision. This workshop offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect with your authentic voice, and remember what matters most. (and continue long after Camp is finished and re-entry is real.)
with Brigitta Dau
Camp ThunderCraft wouldn’t be nearly as awesome without our generous sponsors! All these wonderful businesses are helping out in some way to make sure the weekend is super fantastic.
In addition to networking and activities that help us connect as a community of makers and business owners, the weekend will be chock full of speaker sessions, small business classes, panel discussions, and roundtables pertaining to topics that are particularly relevant to those of us in the world of craft businesses.
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CRAFT/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
BUSINESS CLASSES
This class will outline which aspects of your business are the most important to keep track of, and strategies and suggestions for how to incorporate this into your everyday life so that you aren’t slammed with an overwhelming amount of work come tax-time.
We’ll cover why and how to track revenue, expenses (and which are deductible), business miles, home office expenses, and saving receipts. We’ll also have time for Q&A so bring your burning record-keeping questions!
with Lindsey Ross
Record-Keeping for Your Small Business
Are you looking to sell at more craft shows this year? Are you having difficulty getting into shows? Kristen and Heather will do a deeper dive into a myriad of topics from applying to vending. We will cover everything from picking the right shows for you, to how to apply if you are an omnicrafter, to photo submissions, to what to do at the show itself (or what to do if you are rejected).
Kristen has been a craft show vendor for 30 years and an organizer for nearly 18 years. Heather has been working in show production with various groups for 15 years. We hope to answer a lot of questions, demystify some of the process and leave you feeling excited to get in the craft show game once you leave. We HIGHLY suggest taking Chris Guillot’s class, Merchandising for Craft Shows & Pop-up Shops, right after this class to feel confident in your game from start to finish.
with Kristen Rask and Heather Peek
CRAFT SHOW VENDING 101
Getting into markets is just the first step – the pay off comes in making the market experience a good one! Irene (of Chroma Rex) will cover clever strategies for creating portable structures & displays for all budgets & physical/transport limitations (no more defaulting to heavy plywood!) that can adapt to different booth sizes while ensuring faster load-in/load-out too, thanks to efficient packing systems. You’ll leave knowing how to draw in more shoppers, by accentuating at a glance what sets your products apart from the competition.
with Irene Rex
Market Booth Design Strategies
Join Dave Selden from 33 Books for a discussion on professional-looking packaging on a DIY budget. He’ll show you his process for creating professional-looking packaging for not a lot of cash. Dave designs and hand-prints packaging using off-the-shelf blank boxes, and custom cut inserts to hold his goods using a laser cutter. The result is a low-cost, retail-ready package that looks great. Dave will also share his experience testing the waters and scaling his DIY solutions to larger volume orders as demand grows.
with Dave Selden
Professional Printed Packaging on a DIY Budget
~ Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It usually means something is asking for your attention.
As creatives, it’s easy to lose ourselves in comparison, overwhelm, perfectionism, or the endless list of things we think we “should” be doing. Through guided reflection, practical exercises, and a Reiki visualization for clarity and self-trust, we will create a simple, aligned next-step plan rooted in our values, strengths, and vision. This workshop offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect with your authentic voice, and remember what matters most. (and continue long after Camp is finished and re-entry is real.)
with Brigitta Dau
Stuck Happens…When You’re STuck, Start Here
Camp ThunderCraft wouldn’t be nearly as awesome without our generous sponsors! All these wonderful businesses are helping out in some way to make sure the weekend is super fantastic.