Who is Makers Takeover?
Makers Takeover LLC. started with five women who wanted more from crafting conventions. More workshops. More connections. More opportunities for makers at every level to learn, grow, and shine.
We built Makers Takeover to be by makers, for makers — a space where creativity, community, and fun collide.
Who We Are
We are 5 women, each with our own small business. We are artists, social media creators and influencers, who share a passion for building something bigger than ourselves:
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Dawn Benedikt – Tumbler artist, ink designer & TikTok creator.
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Deanna Bell – Tumbler artist, creative writer & TikTok creator.
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Lyndsey “Scissors” Bernardo – Tumbler artist, craft supplier & TikTok creator.
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Sonnette Suzuka – Tumbler artist, One Stroke Artist & TikTok creator.
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Wendi Jones – Tumbler artist , Influencer & TikTok creator.
What Makes Us Different
Makers Takeover is not just another convention — it’s a luxury crafting experience never seen before.
- Hands-on workshops with today’s most exciting instructors teaching trending techniques and various crafts not just tumbler art.
- Networking that matters, turning makers into collaborators and friends.
- A community movement, growing each year as we “take over” new cities across North America
- A wave of connections effortlessly flowing from attendees to vendors to Instructors to even our sponsor's— built on respect, value, and collaboration.
Our Promise
Makers Takeover is more than products and classes. You’ll find inspiration, confidence, lasting friendships, and opportunities to grow your craft or your business.
This is more than a convention....
It’s a Takeover.