Celebration of Craft is an event designed exclusively for independent craft retailers. Typically, this event is held virtually, but for the 2025 Holiday Extravaganza, we’re shaking things up! We will offer a live, in-person event in Las Vegas on June 22nd in conjunction with the Collins Craft Utopia event. For those not able to attend in person, we will offer a virtual option that will be very similar to what we typically offer, save for the fact that all classes will be pre-recorded. We will offer a live make and take (“Craft Dash”) session on June 30th from 1-3pm Pacific, where you can create alongside the team and ask any questions you may have.
The event will showcase the new holiday ranges from Spellbinders and Hero Arts. You’ll walk away with a dozen project samples to fast start your holiday season.
We are offering two paths to registration –
- For those not able to attend live, but who want the products and kits to create project samples. Registration will include three class kits and 4 make and take kits. Kits will arrive the week of June 23rd and the live “Craft Dash” make and take session will air on June 30th. Classes will be pre-recorded. Everything will be archived for later viewing.
- In person. This is for the store owner that will be attending the event live with us on June 22nd. The event will run from 8am to roughly 5:30pm and will be held at the Tuscany Resort & Casino. Registration includes three class kits, an opportunity to create 4 make and takes, and meals and snacks.
- In person attendees may also elect to have up to two guests join them at the event. Note that guest tickets do not include a kit, but do include meals and snacks, and the opportunity to create make and takes during the Craft Dash session.
Important note: In person registrants MUST pick up their kits at the Tuscany on June 22nd. In person kits will not be delivered to the Utopia event. If you register for in person and cannot make it, please contact us immediately at info@celebrationofcraft.com and we will shift you to a virtual registration.
Who can register for Celebration of Craft?
This event is designed for the independent craft retailer. As such, only retailers can register for the event. In order to ensure the content remains exclusive to retailers, you will be prompted upon registration for an invite code. Please note that if non-qualified folks register for the event, we reserve the right to refund and cancel your registration.
What if I do not have an invite code?
If you are a brick and mortar or online retailer in the craft space and wish to attend the event but do not have a code, no problem! Simply send an email to info@celebrationofcraft.com with your name and organization name and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
When is the show?
The live event will take place on Sunday, June 22nd from 8-5:30pm. For virtual attendees, the classes will be pre-recorded and viewable any time after June 30th; there will be a live Craft Dash make and take session on June 30th from 1-3pm Pacific.
How much does registration cost?
Because of the high expenses associated with travel and staying an extra night in Vegas, the in person registration is being offered at a reduced rate of $75/store. Guests wishing to attend may do so for $30 but will not be given a kit. Virtual registration is $225.
How many kits can I purchase?
Due to the amazing value of these kits, only one kit per store can be purchased. To that end, you will only be allowed to register for either IN PERSON or VIRTUAL, not both. Folks attending in person may purchase up to two guest passes. Note that guests will not receive a kit, but are welcome to craft alongside the attendees. Trust me – there will be plenty of die cutting to do and you’ll be happy to have a helper! If you purchase more than one kit for your store, we will contact you to determine which kit to refund.
For the virtual option, is shipping extra?
Shipping within the continental US is included free with your kit purchase. Shipping to Canada will incur a $15 surcharge on top of the kit price, and shipping anywhere else in the world will incur a $25 surcharge.
Am I required to stay at the Tuscany?
No, you can stay wherever suits you. While we have a room block available for Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd (details here), you can stay at the Horseshoe, Paris or whatever hotel best suits you. Just be there for registration on the 22nd by 8am!
Will there be a shuttle from the Horseshoe/Paris to the Tuscany?
Due to the high costs associated with having a shuttle bus on standby all day, and the desire to keep registration prices low, we have opted to not offer transportation between the hotels. The Tuscany is located approximately 0.4 miles from Horseshoe, and while a flat walkable distance, due to the high heat of Vegas in June, we recommend sharing a taxi or Uber with others to get back and forth.
Will there be show specials?
Yes, like with all of our Celebration of Craft events, we will offer show specials, which will be detailed at the time of the event. Both in person and virtual attendees will enjoy the same show special.
When does registration open and close?
Registration opens March 17, 2025 and will extend until April 1st.
When will you be shipping the registration packets to virtual attendees?
We are targeting to have virtual kits delivered the week of June 23rd, so you will be able to create with us in the pre-recorded classes and live make and take session on June 30th.
We understand how important exclusivity is. Therefore, each of the make and takes and classes will present unique projects and will keep this content exclusive for 4 months to give you time to reteach the class to your customers.
Have a question about the event? Need help registering? Please contact us at info@celebrationofcraft.com.