FREE ONLINE EVENT · HOBBYSCOOL
Creative Tech Summer Retreat
Get ready to explore the coolest creative tools around — three days of hands-on play, experimenting, and discovering what's possible when traditional making meets modern technology.
🗓️ July 21-23, 2026 | 🕘 9am EDT each day | 💻 100% Online
✦ Free to Attend | 🛠️ All Skill Levels Welcome
No credit card needed · Instant confirmation email
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Join 56,000+ creative makers who've attended HobbyScool events.
24 presentations & workshops · 3 days · No Credit Card Needed
How It Works
Three Days of Creative
Tech Play
Each day, fresh workshops go live — free for 24 hours. Watch one, watch all, go at your own pace. New tools, new skills, zero pressure.
Day One
8 Workshops Go Live
TUESDAY · July 21, 2026
Cutting machines and vinyl take center stage — custom Cricut projects, layering techniques, and hands-on design.
⏰ Goes live 9am ET · Free until 9am July 22
Day Two
8 Workshops Go Live
WEDNESDAY · July 22, 2026
Go digital with Procreate and Canva — illustration, sticker packs, and design skills you can use right away.
⏰ Goes live 9am EDT · Free until 9am July 23
Day Three
8 Workshops Go Live
THURSDAY · July 23, 2026
Explore AI art tools and learn how to turn your creative skills into a real income stream.
⏰ Goes live 9am EDT · Free until 9am July 24
What Your Free Ticket Includes 🎟️
🎥 Expert-Led Video Workshops
Every session is pre-recorded and released daily — pause, rewind, and create at your own pace.
🛠️ Beginner to Advanced Friendly
Every workshop is designed to work whether you're brand new to these tools or already tinkering with them.
🤖 Modern Maker Vibes at Home
Play with cutting machines, design apps, and AI tools from your own craft space — no studio required.
🎉 A Community of Creative Makers
Connect with fellow makers, swap tips, or simply attend quietly and focus on your own creative journey.
56,000+ Crafters Can't Be Wrong ❤️
Join 56,000+ creatives who’ve attended HobbyScool events and left feeling inspired, energized, and creatively renewed.
30 sessions. 3 days. All expressive.
Every presentation is designed to help you use art as a language — to communicate deeper, heal stronger, and create more intentionally.
Kristi Fox
Custom Cricut Cake Toppers: Design, Layer & Personalize Like a Pro
Emily Fish
The Invite That Starts the Party: A Step-by-Step Summer Card You Can Make Today
Cynthia McDonald
Make a Cute Sticker Pack People Actually Want to Buy in Procreate
Ting Li
From Sketch to Sticker: Turn A Cute Character Illustration into Digital and Print-Ready Assets
Amy Jo
Turn ANY Idea Into A Digital Product Business
Sarah Bradley
The Cricut Design Workshop: From Simple Designs to Finished Vinyl Projects
Kim George
Canva to Cash: How to Create and Sell Your First Simple Book on Amazon
Dee Maene
Make Your Own Procreate Stamp Brush + Watercolor Palette (Use Them Forever)
Kristin Cruz
From Paths to Petals - Design a Layered 3D Flower SVG from Scratch in Illustrator
Michelle Ward
Print, Fold, & Lock: Create Reversible 3D Paper Crafts Without Glue
Stephanie Paxman
Create a Cricut Card Stand for Photos, Sales & Displays
Emily Holverson
Birthday Invitation in a Box: Design Your Own Custom Invite in Canva
Kristina Hultkrantz
Let's Design Procreate Still Lives: 3 ways to add life and interest to your still lives
Jamela Payne
Make a Mama Shirt in Cricut Design Space: Applique + Glitter Vinyl Magic
Janeen Blake
Stop Guessing What to Sell: Use AI to Find Etsy Print-on-Demand Ideas People Actually Want
Johnna Kirk
Copy, Paste, Create: AI Junk Journal Images for Beginners
Brandi Kabacinski
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Carmen Chan
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Becky Beach
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Jodi Bourne
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Janay Trevillion
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WHY JOIN
Built for Makers Ready to Go Digital
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Hands-On From Day One
Every workshop is built around an actual project, so you walk away with something made, not just notes.
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Modern Tools Made Simple
From AI art generators to design apps, we break the tech down so it's approachable, not intimidating.
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Turn Skills Into Income
Several sessions focus on selling what you create — print-on-demand, digital products, and more.
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Skills You'll Keep Using
Tools and techniques that stick around long after the retreat ends — not a one-time watch.
Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered
Is it really free?
Yes! Your free ticket gives you access to all workshops live during the summit (July 21–23, 2026).
What if I can’t watch live?
No problem. Upgrade to the VIP Pass and you’ll get lifetime access to every workshop so you can watch (and rewatch) whenever it works for you.
How do I join the sessions?
After you register, you’ll get an email with your viewing link and daily reminders when each day begins. Everything is hosted online — no downloads or logins required.
Who is this event for?
This summit is for anyone who wants to use creativity as more than just a hobby — whether you're a lifelong maker looking for deeper meaning in your work, someone exploring art as a path to healing or self-expression, or a complete beginner who's never picked up a brush but feels the pull to create.
If you've ever felt like you have something to say but couldn't find the right way to say it, this is for you.
Do I need to buy supplies first?
Nope. You can watch, take notes, and decide later what projects you’d like to try. Most workshops use affordable, easy-to-find materials.
Can I invite friends?
Absolutely! The more the merrier. Simply share your registration link after signing up — exploring creative expression together makes it even better.
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Save Your Spot — July 21-23, 2026
Free, online, and ready when you are.
Sign up once for access to all three days.
Free to attend · No credit card · Instant confirmation email
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