Crafty Chica appearances and events for 2026
Welcome to the Crafty Chica appearances and events page—your glittery gateway to creativity, DIY fun, workshops, and more!
Where to buy my art: Online at CraftyChicaStore or inside Amor Collective (Phoenix, AZ), product line and books at Barnes & Noble stores.
Crafty Chica appearances and events:
March 12 – Ceramic Planter Workshop (handbuilding with clay), Changing Hands Bookstore
March 14 – Scottsdale Family Fest
March 19: Online class, Junk Journal: Layouts and Lettering
March 22 – 25 – Ceramajam, North Carolina
April 3rd – Phoenix Art Museum First Fridays
April 8-12 – Craftcation Conference 2026!
May 3 – Arizona Author Book Festival
June 5-7 – Traveling Fridas (private event)
September 25-27 – Society of Wildflowers Conference
October 11-14 – She Leads AI conference
December – Crafty Navidad Retreat in San Miguel de Allende!
You can see my full list of services here!
- If you’re looking for an experience that’s:
- Immersive, hands-on, educational, and inspiring.
- Thoughtfully designed for groups of any size.
- Rooted in years of creative, cultural, and DIY expertise.
You’re in the right place. Let’s craft unforgettable experiences—whether for your event, conference, team-building day, creative retreat or craft nights.
What I offer
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Creative workshops: From empowerment shrines to canvas painting, ceramics, and Mexi–inspired crafts, I offer a project menu perfect for both individuals and groups. Available for private events, schools, corporate happenings, and more.
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Interactive presentations: Inspiring talks about art, storytelling, creativepreneurship, and the power of self-expression.
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Book signings & meet & greets: Let’s connect over art, culture, and your own creative journey.
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Podcast guest spots: Dive into conversations around creativity, culture, craft business, and storytelling
My favorite aspect of running my Crafty Chica business is connecting with community – online and in-person. From workshops to presentations, book signings to podcasts, I do it all!
I teach art, writing, creativepreneurship workshops for both the public and private events for companies. Please contact me to learn more.
See my handmade art and crafts for sale at:
Amor Collective, located in Park West at 9780 W Northern Ave Suite 1220, Peoria, AZ 85345. Next to See’s Candies! Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Sunday.
Kathy, the new website is beautiful, fun, accessible and full of great content. Congratulations to you and your team.
Congratulations on your new website. It’s so beautiful and sleek! You go, Crafty Chica!
Love your new website – it’s awesome!!
PLEASE come to the Chicagoland area soon 🙂
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hi,..Kathy. Thank Thank Thank, you You r a blessed INSPIRATION. NEVER CHANGE.♡♡♡♡♡♡ AND YOU ARE A ☆☆☆☆☆☆ THANX AGAIN………..Ginamarie♡