WORKSHOPS
Artisan | STEM | Private
Craft Lake City is proud to host around artisan-led craft workshops each year. Craft Lake City partners with local venues to provide these in-person crafting opportunities in a variety of fun and atmospheric settings. Take a workshop to perfect a skill, kick-start a new hobby, meet like-minded people and support the local maker movement!
Upcoming Workshops
Tri-Color Gnocchi Workshop
with Ana Valdemoros, owner of Argentina’s Best Empanadas
Square Kitchen Eatery | 2435 South State Street South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Join us as we explore Argentina’s tasty Italian import, gnocchi pasta with instructor Ana Valdemoros. Participants will get to learn how to craft three vegetarian-friendly recipes for the pillowy pasta dumplings, using potatoes, beets and spinach to create three vibrant varieties. Workshop attendees will then master new techniques as they mix, cut, fold and cook the gnocchi. The workshop will conclude with attendees enjoying their culinary creations with delicious sauce prepared by Ana. You’ll want to serve gnocchi with every dish after this class!
All supplies provided and beginners welcome!
Past Workshops
Stitched Stories: Embroidered Patchmaking
with local artist Jessica Wiarda, inspired by Ken Burns’ PBS documentary THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION!
PBS Utah | 101 South Wasatch Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Inspired by Ken Burns’ upcoming PBS documentary THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, this hands-on, 2-hour craft workshop invites you to connect with history through embroidery at the PBS Utah Studio.
Join Indigenous artist Jessica Wiarda to explore how embroidered symbols carried profound stories of heritage, identity, spirit and resilience for Indigenous peoples during the American Revolution. She’ll guide you through the steps to create your own patch that weaves personal meaning with historic inspiration.
You’ll leave with a finished patch, new embroidery skills, the confidence to keep crafting your own designs and a deeper appreciation for the lesser known stories of this era.
Perfect for creatives, storytellers and anyone interested in exploring the cultural meaning and identity behind embroidered symbols.
Ornamental Penmanship
Ornamental Penmanship
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $45
PBS Utah | 101 South Wasatch Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Step back in time and experience the art of ornamental penmanship from the early 1800s at PBS Utah Studio with local lettering artist, Skyler Chubak. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll receive step-by-step instruction to learn traditional dip pen and ink techniques in a creative, welcoming environment.
Guided by an expert in lettering and ornamental design, you’ll master the basics of creating an elegant, hand-lettered piece enhanced with charming flourishes and illustrations. You’ll leave with a finished artwork, a deeper understanding of this timeless craft and the skills to continue lettering with pen and ink at home!
This class is perfect for history buffs, art lovers, or anyone curious about the art of hand-lettering.
Space is limited so reserve your spot today! All supplies provided.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $45
PBS Utah | 101 South Wasatch Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Step back in time and experience the art of ornamental penmanship from the early 1800s at PBS Utah Studio with local lettering artist, Skyler Chubak. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll receive step-by-step instruction to learn traditional dip pen and ink techniques in a creative, welcoming environment.
Guided by an expert in lettering and ornamental design, you’ll master the basics of creating an elegant, hand-lettered piece enhanced with charming flourishes and illustrations. You’ll leave with a finished artwork, a deeper understanding of this timeless craft and the skills to continue lettering with pen and ink at home!
This class is perfect for history buffs, art lovers, or anyone curious about the art of hand-lettering.
Space is limited so reserve your spot today! All supplies provided.
Origami Flower Bouquets
Origami Flower Bouquets
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Holladay City Hall | 4580 South 2300 East Holladay, UT 84117
Join us at Holladay City Hall for a calming, hands-on origami workshop led by local artisan Ginger Shaw! Learn the basics through playful folds, then create a paper vase and vibrant origami flower bouquet to take home.
✨ All materials provided, great for all ages, no experience needed. Space is limited — sign up today!
**This workshop is the first of a three part series emphasizing mindfulness and community connection in partnership with the Holladay Arts Council.
For families, groups and mentor/mentee relationships, we’re able to offer a limited number of 50% off tickets thanks to support from Holladay. Apply HERE.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Holladay City Hall | 4580 South 2300 East Holladay, UT 84117
Join us at Holladay City Hall for a calming, hands-on origami workshop led by local artisan Ginger Shaw! Learn the basics through playful folds, then create a paper vase and vibrant origami flower bouquet to take home.
✨ All materials provided, great for all ages, no experience needed. Space is limited — sign up today!
**This workshop is the first of a three part series emphasizing mindfulness and community connection in partnership with the Holladay Arts Council.
For families, groups and mentor/mentee relationships, we’re able to offer a limited number of 50% off tickets thanks to support from Holladay. Apply HERE.
Perfume Mixology
Perfume Mixology
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Holladay City Hall | 4580 South 2300 East Holladay, UT 84117
Create your own custom perfume in this hands-on workshop led by local artist and herbalist, Kora Maeve of Kore Herbalist, at the Holladay Arts Council. In this interactive class, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals of natural perfumery while practicing mindfulness through scent.
Kora will guide you through the basics of scent blending, the benefits of plant-based ingredients and how to blend with intention. This workshop is perfect for those looking to slow down, get creative and engage with the local community. You’ll leave with your own personalized perfume and the knowledge to keep exploring at home.
All materials provided & beginners welcome. Space is limited—sign up today!
**This workshop is the first of a three part series emphasizing mindfulness and community connection in partnership with the Holladay Arts Council.
For families, groups and mentor/mentee relationships, we’re able to offer a limited number of 50% off tickets thanks to support from Holladay.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Holladay City Hall | 4580 South 2300 East Holladay, UT 84117
Create your own custom perfume in this hands-on workshop led by local artist and herbalist, Kora Maeve of Kore Herbalist, at the Holladay Arts Council. In this interactive class, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals of natural perfumery while practicing mindfulness through scent.
Kora will guide you through the basics of scent blending, the benefits of plant-based ingredients and how to blend with intention. This workshop is perfect for those looking to slow down, get creative and engage with the local community. You’ll leave with your own personalized perfume and the knowledge to keep exploring at home.
All materials provided & beginners welcome. Space is limited—sign up today!
**This workshop is the first of a three part series emphasizing mindfulness and community connection in partnership with the Holladay Arts Council.
For families, groups and mentor/mentee relationships, we’re able to offer a limited number of 50% off tickets thanks to support from Holladay.
Basil Blossom Empanadas
Basil Blossom Empanadas
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Square Kitchen | 751 West 800 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Fill & fold (then eat!) delicious vegan empanadas at this hands-on cooking class! Ana will teach attendees how to handcraft Argentine-style empanadas in the mouthwatering flavor: Basil Blossom. Materials will be provided for each attendee to make and enjoy one dozen empanadas.
Beginners are welcome! Craft Lake City is pleased to present another fun and flavor-filled workshop with talented local restaurant owner and chef Ana Valdemoros of Argentina’s Best Empanadas!
Accessibility
Do you have any questions about accessibility, or would you like to request accommodations? If so, please let us know on the workshop ticket registration page, fill our the accessibility form or contact us by emailing info@craftlakecity.com or calling 801-906-8521. Note: While Craft Lake City cannot guarantee that all requests can be met, our team is committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that attendees can successfully participate in our programs.
Interested in Teaching a Craft Lake City Workshop?
Click below to submit your request to teach with us or send your ideas to artisancoordinator@craftlakecity.com
Look for These Special Topic Series:
About the New American Workshop Series: With support from the Salt Lake City Arts Council, this workshop series consists of 6 craft classes taught by New American makers from around the world who have made Utah their home. Whether they be refugees, immigrants or children of immigrants, these instructors will share and teach the process behind their art form while attendees learn of the craft’s cultural significance.
About Craft Lake City STEM Labs: If you’ve been to Craft Lake City’s Annual DIY Fest, you’ve no doubt seen the high-tech offerings in the Google Fiber STEM Building. Now we’re bringing that same energy to year-round workshop programming with STEM Labs! Join us for this series of curiosity-oriented makers workshops aimed at connecting science, technology, engineering & math to our established arts & crafts based programming. STEM Labs are designed to make STEM topics approachable, accessible & empowering to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Craft Lake City’s year-round programming is supported in part by the residents of Salt Lake County through the Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Program, the Salt Lake City Arts Council, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and Utah Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.