NEW at Valley Fair: Ring in January
with a Winter Wasatch
Pointillism Painting Workshop 🎨❄️
Learn how to paint a lovely, wintery scene of the Wasatch Mountains surrounded by a spectrum of blue pointillism-style dots in this DIY workshop with local artist Elizabeth Walsh! Create a black-and-white mountain inspired by the snowy Wasatch, then paint a golden moon or sun in the sky and add lots of perfect blue dots. Elizabeth will teach you the techniques you’ll need for painting the mountains as well as getting the ideal, standardized dot in this pointillism style, a truly meditative process! All supplies are provided, and beginners are welcome! Attendees will also receive a bonus $10 gift card to one of the restaurants at Valley Fair for their next visit!
Register Now!
About The Instructor:
Originally from Wyoming, Elizabeth Walsh is a Salt Lake City based artist inspired by the mountains and hiking. Her paintings focus on highly-detailed mountain ranges and landscapes scenes from National Parks. Her pointillism incorporates thousands of small dots and gold leaf to bring light and movement throughout the piece.
Instagram: @elizabeth_walsh_art
Cheers! Celebrating Our Return to
Alibi Bar & Place with a
Macramé Plant Propagation
Holder Workshop 🌿🍸
Learn the art of macramé and construct your very own mini plant propagation hanger in this hands-on craft workshop with local artisan Knots By Gisel! Attendees will learn techniques for creating a three-dimensional macramé piece from start to finish, including rope cutting and a variety of fundamental knots. Each participant will be provided with a plant cutting of their choosing and glass jar to accompany their handmade macramé holder. Included in the purchase price of the workshop ticket, attendees will enjoy a signature cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail!) at Alibi Bar & Place inspired by this specific workshop, handcrafted with care by Alibi’s talented bartenders. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to purchase additional beverages during the class if they so choose. This workshop is a 21+ event.
Register Now!
About The Instructor:
Knots by Gisel was founded in 2020 out of Ogden, UT. As an obsessed plant mama, Giselda needed a way to bring the bohemian love to model all of her plant beauties and found that there was magic at her fingertips! She has found a love in providing unique and custom macrame pieces to others and embracing the endless possibilities of macrame! Now let’s get Knotty!!!Instagram: @knotsbygisel
Facebook: KnotsByGiselAbout Our Venue Partners:Craft Lake City is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Valley Fair for 2022! Valley Fair offers over 830,000 square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment, with over 120 shops and restaurants for workshop attendees to enjoy before or after class! At Valley Fair, you can catch a movie at Megaplex Theatres & IMAX, score at All Star Bowling & Entertainment, and enjoy hours of fun with your kids at the Town Center splash pad. Valley Fair has a newly remodeled Town Center that is perfect for concerts, events, parties and an all around fun community hub to enjoy.
After nearly two years on hiatus, Craft Lake City workshops are BACK at Alibi Bar & Place! Alibi is an elevated neighborhood bar with an emphasis on quality spirits, fresh cocktail ingredients, local craft beers, and a well-rounded wine list. Alibi features a rotating selection of live music & DJ’s on a daily basis. Join us for this special 21+ workshop series where you can learn a new skill while enjoying a signature cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail!) inspired by each specific workshop, handcrafted with care by Alibi’s talented bartenders.
About Craft Lake City:
Founded in 2009 by Angela H. Brown, Executive Editor of SLUG (Salt Lake UnderGround) Magazine, Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City strives to further define the term “Craft,” by modernizing the definition for handmade creativity.
craftlakecity.com @craftlakecity
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 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.