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10 Upcoming Amazing Arts & Crafts Events

Happy Spring! Are you ready for some fun and stress relieving activites? Well, here are 10 mostly FREE online arts and crafts events I came across. They are happening this month April and May 2026. Many of these classes are prerecorded with an upgrade option and a few are LIVE which I indicated.
 
NOTES:
  • If you are not an artist or don't consider yourself creative, you can still benefit from all of these events. So, I would encourage you to try one of these summits and just watch until you feel able to participate. You'll be surprised how soothing and relaxing it can be.
  • Many of these art events are more like art therapy than just technical skills. So all are welcome.
  • Listed below are:
    • 1 Jewelry Event
    • 2 Papercrafters Event
    • 1 Fiber Arts Event
    • 6 Art Events
    • 9 FREE Events & 1 Paid (15.00)
  • Sketchbook Revival has  already started so jump in if you are interested! Looks like a good one especially for beginning artists.
  • Looking for more arts and crafts events and resources? Head over to my blog Inspired Me 411. I'll be happy to see you there.
Here are the 10 awesome events. 


April 22- 24, 2026
April 21 Kick Off Pajama Party
Hosts: Monique & Michelle
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
"This year's retreat brings together a diverse group of artists and makers who are sharing brand-new workshops in: 
  • Junk journaling 
  • Art journaling
  • Mixed media
  • College
  • Creative play with everyday materials 
  • Slow mindful making"
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Hosts: Amy & Jen
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
"Enjoy four days with 37+ virtual Cricut craft project demonstrations led by our amazing crafting experts, your 'Tour Guides.'"

Making Zen (FIBER ARTS)
May 4- 8, 2026
Host: Kate from Zen Stitching
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
"Making Zen is a five day online retreat that gathers nearly 40 professional fibre and mixed media artists to lead free workshops that will help you learn new skills and embrace the power of zen with slow intentional stitching whilst getting inspired by a community of creators just like you."
May 1- 14, 2026
Host: Tamara Laporte
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
"Featuring 35+ incredible mixed media artists from around the world, this is your invitation to experiment, get messy, and fall back in love with the creative process."

Papercrafts Get Organized (SCRAPBOOKING & CARDS)
April 24-26, 2026
Host: Laurel Beard
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
"Join us April 24th-26th, 2026 and reset your craft space so you can easily make the papercrafts you love in a space that works for you!"

April 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM PST LIVE ZOOM
Cost: $15.00
Peggy said, "In this workshop you'll create a finished sketchbook spread filled with playful characters, simple shapes, and tiny illustrated moments that feel cohesive and full of personality." If you miss this class, she has others available. 
April 13-17, 2026
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM EST LIVE ZOOM
Host: Genna Blackburn
Cost: FREE (Replays available for limited time.)
"...a free 5-day workshop to find creative success by learning how to make the art that only you can make."
April 11- 21, 2026
Host: Karen Abend
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
This is an 11 day art challenge to get you inspired and revived. I was at the kick-off live event and it was so fun and relaxing. This event is perfect for artist and especially great for non-artist.

April 22, 2026 
LIVE ZOOM CALL
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM BST (UK Time)
Host: Susan Yeates
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
This is a great way to celebrate Spring learning to create florals with watercolors and pen. Note: This class in the the United Kingdom time zone.

April 21-23, 2026 
Kick-Off April 20, 2026
Host: Melissa
Cost: FREE & Upgrade Available
Precorded wth some Live sessions in their Facebook Group
"This is our 3rd annual polymer clay event — and it's three days of hands on projects, behind the scenes chats with the makers you follow on Instagram, and an incredible community of polymer clay crafters!"

If you are attending any of these events, I hope you have a great time learning and connecting with other creatives. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!



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