… a 3-day conference, crafting extravaganza and shopping emporium for creative women, women entrepreneurs and “mompreneurs”, created by Nancy Soriano and Jo Packham of WHERE WOMEN CREATE.

THE CREATIVE CONNECTION will bring together women who are passionate about being creative in their everyday lives as artists, mothers, bloggers, cooks, business owners and crafters. Come learn, create, market, shop and connect with like-minded women from all across the United States!

Amy Butler, Keynote Speaker

Autograph Party/Welcome Dinner

Thursday, September 16, 5:30 to 9

MaryJane Butters, Keynote Speaker

Autograph Party/Welcome Dinner

Thursday, September 16th, 5:30 to 9

Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, Keynote Speaker

“Confessions of a Pioneer Woman” Frontier Luncheon”

Thursday, September 16, 11:30am to 1:30pm

Personalized Autographs During the Autograph Party

Thursday, September 16th, 5:30 to 7pm

Handmade Market Book Signing

Friday, September 17, 12 noon to 2pm

* CREATE in our daily hands-on workshop classes in jewelry, knitting, painting, sewing, quilting and more. Small group classes, wonderful settings and good friends.

* LEARN how to grow your blog, have more Twitter followers and getting published!

* DAILY sign ups for our Smart Bar. Bring your laptop for one-on-one advice.

* HEAR from creative industry leaders in their words about their personal journey, create in our workshop classes, join in our Swap Party, shop the HandMade Market for wonderful handcrafted apparel and home goods, learn about social media and how it matters to you, and connect with creative women like yourself!

Connect with women who are passionate

Because the time is NOW. If you are a crafter, DIY person, passionate about handmade, an entrepreneur or “mompreneur”, THE CREATIVE CONNECTION is for you. Whether you come for one day or all three, THE CREATIVE CONNECTION is the place to nourish and launch your creativity, make new connections and be part of the creative revolution.