Local makers Jennifer and Derek Williamson are the owners of Olio Skin & Beard, a company committed to creating natural, plant-derived skin, beard and shaving products. In this hands-on workshop at the Gallivan Center, the Williamsons will guide attendees through the basics of creating their very own peppermint-scented face and body soap. Workshop participants will learn about cold process soap-making, including how to safely work with lye (students are encouraged to wear long sleeves). Attendees will handcraft festive soap during the workshop and then take it home to cure for 4 weeks, making it ready for gift-giving just in time for the holidays!

In this NHMU Craft Workshop presented by Craft Lake City, artist and art-educator Kara Aina will guide attendees through an exploration of basic printmaking skills, various watercolor techniques, and washes to create a whimsical wildflower painting. Participants will learn an innovative process created by pop-artist Andy Warhol, and will each create an artwork in a color palette of their choice. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary; however participants are encouraged to bring a smock due to the permanent (but non-toxic) nature of some of the supplies we will be using.

Deck the halls this season with your own handmade wreath! Pamela Olson is the owner of Native Flower Company, a local, full-service florist that offers high quality, uniquely designed and custom flower arrangements in Salt Lake City. In this workshop at West Elm, Pamela Olson will teach participants how to create a festive holiday wreath from fragrant seasonal boughs and materials.

Craft your own custom lipstick in this hands-on workshop led by beauty expert Natalie Parkin! Since 2005, Natalie has been the owner of Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare, where aspiring estheticians receive rigorous training to succeed in the spa treatment and skincare industry. In this Craft Lake City workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to create two signature lipsticks in the shade and fragrance of their choice.

Mary Elizabeth Hammond is the creative force behind Love Cake Bake, and she has been making scrumptious desserts professionally for more than a decade. In this beginner-level workshop at the Gallivan Center, Hammond will teach attendees how to decorate adorable holiday-themed cookies. Hammond will bake delectable gingerbread and sugar cookies at her shop beforehand, and workshop participants will create festive designs on the cookies using Royal Icing and buttercream frosting.