In Search of Color Trends and Inspiration for 2023
In this highly visual webinar, color trends expert Keith Recker will outline palettes and practical ideas for incorporating color into your products and designs in the year to come.
2nd Annual Surface Design Symposium
Turn your passion for illustration into a career in surface design. In our second annual day-long symposium co-presented with Spoonflower, you’ll learn from industry experts about developing a portfolio, time management, and using video to market your work. Take live hands-on workshops, and tune in for our keynote with Sareka Unique!
Holiday Sales Success with Wendy Batten
In this webinar, retail expert Wendy Batten will share practical tips for small businesses to have the most profitable Q4 ever.
Achievable Website Improvements for Craft-Related Businesses
Join us for this webinar with Arianne Foulks of web design firm Aeolidia to find out what makes a website work, and learn about some features that could increase sales.
How to Use Virtual Teaching to Create Passive Income and Build Your Brand
In this webinar, Lyric Kinard will explain how you can offer online education to add value to your current products and increase your income stream without adding to your workload
Using Etsy as an Ecommerce Sales Funnel with Lauren Keplinger
In this webinar, Lauren Keplinger will explain how to use Etsy as an ecommerce sales funnel to drive traffic and sales directly to your website.
Igniting Your Business through Partnerships & Relationships with Logan Elliott
In this webinar, business coach Logan Elliott will explain how to grow your creative business using the magic of partnerships and relationships.
Maintaining Your Creative Spark
Creativebug is excited to co-sponsor a powerful webinar with the Craft Industry Alliance, focused on how to maintain your creative spark. Whether you are running a craft business or you’re a person looking to integrate more creativity into your daily life, this 2-1/2 hour FREE webinar is sure to inspire.
Build a Brand Community with Ashleigh Brookshaw
Community strategist Ashleigh Brookshaw will show you how building an online community can help your business thrive. She’ll detail how to position your community for success each step of the way.
Bringing Accessibility into Your Business with Renee Van Hoy
Making your business accessible means offering equal access to everyone, including people with disabilities. In the process, everyone benefits. Join us for this session with accessibility consultant and knitwear designer Renee Van Hoy.
How to Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant
In this session, two craft business owners and their virtual assistants will share all of their best tips to help you hire and work with a virtual assistant.
Trade Show 101 + Wholesale 101
In these back-to-back sessions, you’ll learn how to set up your first trade show booth, grow your brand, and forge important connections by exhibiting at a trade show. And you’ll understand how to price and package your work for wholesale.
How to Use TikTok for Business with Vincent Green-Hite
In this webinar, TikTok influencer and crochet designer, Vincent Green-Hite, will show you how TikTok can help your brand grow.
All About Small Batch Manufacturing with David Allen of Allen Manufacturing
In this webinar, David Allen of Allen Manufacturing in Lewiston, Maine will explain all of the steps you need to have a product manufactured. David specializes in working with small businesses and will walk us through sourcing, creating prototypes, costs, minimums, and turnaround times, and protecting your intellectual property.
How to Succeed as a Brick-and-Mortar Retailer
In this panel discussion, we dive into what makes a brick-and-mortar retail shop successful including curating the product assortment, building community, training staff, running special events, and more.
4-Step Formula For Facebook Ad Success with Liz Boer
In this webinar, marketing strategist and sales funnel coach Liz Boer will demystify Facebook ads. Learn to create personalized ads powered by data so you can reach people at the right time in their customer journey.
1st Annual Surface Design Symposium
Turn your passion for illustration into a career in surface design. In this day-long symposium co-presented with Spoonflower, you’ll learn from industry experts about marketing, licensing, and developing a personal style. Take a live class in Procreate or Illustrator, and tune in live for our keynote with Bonnie Christine!
Organize Your Creative Business Using Airtable with Shannon McNab
In this webinar, surface designer and online instructor Shannon McNab will introduce you to Airtable, an app that she uses to organize her entire creative business. You’ll learn how you and your team can keep track of all your important information, allowing you to streamline your business and put some of your admin tasks on autopilot.
Overcoming Common Obstacles for Creatives with Tammie Bennett
Ever struggle with imposter syndrome, procrastination or comparison? Most creatives have at some point. In this workshop with life and mindset coach Tammie Bennett, you will learn mindset shifts to help you overcome these obstacles so you can spend your time creating.
Anti-Racism on Social Media with Queenie Johnson
In this webinar taught by Queenie Johnson, you’ll learn how to incorporate anti-racist content into your social media and business messaging, and when and how to post with confidence. This session is designed for white and BIPOC business owners, creators, and crafters who want to be change agents for equity.