NAMTA Connect Schedule

  April 2026

 
Creativation Passport Journal Project Preview

When: April 7th at 3:00 PM ET
Speakers: Mary McLane and Ophelia and Tammy Honnamon

Get an inside look at an engaging experience coming to the Creativation 2026 show floor in St Louis: the Creativation Passport Journal Project! 

Hosted in the Creative Connection Studio (Booth #187), this hands-on activation is brought to you by Golden Peak Media with Executive Editor Tammy Honaman, featuring high energy demo sessions led by artist and educator Ophelia Staton.
During this Namta Connect session, we’ll walk through how the project works, what attendees can expect, and how it supports deeper engagement with exhibitors and new products.

About the Passport Journal Project:

During the trade show, participants can sign up for a creative demo session in the Studio and join Ophelia Staton for an expert‑guided, trend‑inspired journaling experience. Each session features a curated mix of fine art, mixed media, and jewelry‑making materials, giving attendees the chance to explore both new and familiar products in fresh, inspiring ways. Each registered participant receives one Creativation Passport Journal (limit one per attendee). 

The project is designed to:
• Spark creativity and new product discovery
• Encourage meaningful conversations with on‑site vendors
• Highlight materials and techniques that resonate with today’s journaling and mixed‑media trends 

Join us on April 7 to learn how this activation works, how your company can benefit from it, and how it enhances the attendee experience on the show floor.

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NEW Holbein Artists' Watercolor Pencils

When: April 14 at 3:00 pm ET
Speakers: Shana Rowe Jackson and Matt Hopper 

Join Holbein Artists' Materials and artist Shana Rowe Jackson in an exploration of the NEW Holbein Artists' Watercolor Pencil line of 50 colors and their seamless mixability with Holbein's renowned traditional Artists' Watercolor.

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Ten Essentials for Market-building Education Power!

When: April 28th at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: David Pyle

What's your market-building super-power? How can you create customers for life? Creative customers are hungry for authentic, engaging workshops and education that will deliver success. That means compelling hands-on experiences as well as confidence-boosting step-by-step instruction. From workshop design to promotional essentials to tips on how to deliver success that keeps them coming back, this program presents the key elements that will translate into successful education programming in-store and online. 

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