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Ever wanted to go away for a weekend without the kids and spend it crafting with a few hundred new friends that are interested in their Silhouette, too?
You are in luck, the All Things Silhouette Conference is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows you to take off for the weekend and learn all kinds of new things about the Silhouette Cameo, Portrait, Alta, Mint, heat presses, project tutorials, and so much more.
Before the pandemic, I presented on craft businesses, trademarks, and ethical crafting at the All Things Silhouette Conference. I no longer participate in the virtual All Things Silhouette Conference, but still recommend it to crafty friends.
Here is more information about the event.
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FAQ: All Things Silhouette Conference
Q: What is the All Things Silhouette Conference?
A: The All Things Silhouette Conference is a fan based event to learn about Silhouette America’s machines and projects you can do with them. The event is not hosted by Silhouette America or Graphtec (Silhouette’s parent company).
However, Silhouette America does sponsor portions of the conference and has representatives and executives participate in the event. The guru behind the conference is Terri Johnson of Terri Johnson Creates.
Q: Who can attend the All Things Silhouette Conference?
A: The conference is open to all Silhouette lovers – beginners and advanced users.
Q: How long does the conference last?
A: The conference is a multi day event that starts on a Friday afternoon and ends on a Sunday around 4pm. Friday’s afternoon and evening events are optional.
Q: Where is the conference held?
A: The in-person conference has historically been held in Peachtree City, Georgia, a quaint city outside of Atlanta. The conference did head west for one year and was held in Newport Beach, California.
Since the pandemic, the All Things Silhouette Conference has adopted a virtual format. Now, conference participants watch live and pre-recorded sessions through Zoom conferencing.
Q: What kinds of sessions take place during the conference?
A: There are classes for everyone: machine basics, designing, screen printing, cookie decorating, wood sign making, acrylic etching, heat transfer vinyl techniques, small business classes, new product sneak peeks, and much more. There are usually around 50 different classes to choose from.
Q: Does the All Things Silhouette Conference sell out?
A: Yes, the All Things Silhouette Conference is a popular event and regularly sells out. Although the conference has switched to the digital format, it still regularly sells out.
Q: Where can I sign up or learn more about the All Things Silhouette Conference? When is the next conference?
A: Keep in touch with Terri Johnson Creates for information on the next All Things Silhouette Conference.
Q: Is there a Cricut alternative event for Cricut users?
A: I do not know of any event similar in nature for Cricut users.
Still on the fence about attending a conference? Read my article on Reasons to Attend a Conference or Trade Show for Your Niche.
Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn’t work in the craft business world. She also teaches a course on creating digital SVG designs, available at How to Design SVGs.
Mel (NJ)
Monday 6th of November 2017
When is the next conference?
Christine
Wednesday 8th of November 2017
The dates have not yet been released, but it is likely to be November 2018.
QuiltShopGal
Thursday 2nd of November 2017
Would certainly be fun. I'm holding out for another All Things Silhouette Conference on the West Coast. Did you know it is super economical to have such an event in Palm Springs in the summer months? There are also several hotel chains in So. Cal. that provide breakfast & dinner, for hotel guests, as well as free meeting rooms that would be perfect too, including one quite close to the San Diego airport (hint, hint).
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Christine
Friday 3rd of November 2017
Hopefully you'll join us sometime! I don't have any say on where the conference is held. If I did, it'd be in Orlando! :)