The camp was more amazing than I even expected, so thoughtfully and well organized, such interesting and pertinent classes, good timing and good variety, lots of ways to connect with other makers, and lots of fun as well! I got so much out of it, and loved every minute! The one thing I did wish was that the slides from all the talks were more informative. Some of them give so much information; others seemed to just be reminders to the speaker about what they wanted to say, and those are much less useful if you weren’t able to attend the class.

As a first time camper, I got so much out of my weekend at Camp Thundercraft! I found some much needed guidance, a new tribe of amazing artists and friends, and a little sign from the universe that I am on the right path. I can’t wait for next year!

As an instructor and first-time Camp Thundercraft attendee, I immediately felt warmly welcomed by the whole community. It was inspiring to be surrounded by a vibrant group of creative entrepreneurs. I learned as much from the experience as I taught — probably more! I hope to be fortunate enough to attend again next year!

Loved this weekend! So rich, so beneficial. Loved the camp. Loved the thunder! 🌩⛈🌦Best value EVER in my 19 years in business. So, Thank You for creating the totally affordable, super dynamic, creative business conference weekend EVER. And thank you for the courageous session on “political/personal”. I met amazing women doing amazing things at each moment. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I got SO much out of this weekend – information, friends, time spent in surroundings that helped me recenter, delicious food, hope and insight. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity.

The best things about camp, for me, as someone just starting out are as follows: First, just believing I deserved to give this dream a serious go was important. Going to camp was literally and symbolically about investing in myself. Second, talking with people and hearing their stories and being asked to describe and explain my business helped me to clarify what I really want to do. Third-being around people who actually wanted to listen and who generously gave me such thoughtful and creative ideas, who are also going through similar things was extremely validating! Last, but not least, I made connections with people face to face and exchanged contact information thus expanding my support network!

The variety of classes available each day made it possible for me to hit an amazing sweet spot between “decompress and find creativity again” and “get reenergized about the business side of things.” Also I really didn’t expect this (I’m a raging introvert), but I made some truly amazing friends/connections. People showed up and were authentic and vulnerable, made the weekend so uplifting.

[The most valuable thing I learned this weekend was] that I can do it. That there are resources and people to help me in my entrepreneurial journey. The most helpful were really just the more psychological – mental state teachings about being creative and the struggles that come with it.

I went into camp not really thinking my business was even a business. The most valuable thing I learned at camp was that my business can be as big as I make it, as extensive as I want. It all depends on how much I am willing to put into it. I think I learned that by simply having the time to talk to and listen to other business owners like me. It was nice to know that we are more alike than different. I also learned that there are are so many lovely people/artists in the community who can share their experience and knowledge.