Exhibitor lineup announced and tickets ON SALE! Join us December 6 & 7 at the Ogden Union Station for a festive celebration of creativity, featuring over 130 Utah locals, including artisans, vintage vendors, performers, indie game developers, craft food vendors and local drink vendors. Enjoy delicious treats, shop locally, play indie games and visit Santa—there’s something for everyone!
Join us March 14 & 15, 2025, in Utah’s Midvale Main Arts & Culture District for the Fourth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest Conference—the nation’s premier hand-lettering event! Featuring top lettering artists from around the world, this two-day gathering includes inspiring keynotes, interactive panels, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative community art project.
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We’re excited to present our newest Local Voices installation in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Utah, “Orcas: Our Shared Future.” This free public art display invites you to explore the fascinating world of orcas. Located along Broadway (300 S) between 200 West and 200 East, the installation will be on view through December 30, 2024. Don’t miss the chance to visit the museum for the full interactive exhibition!
Elevate your creative business with our five-week Business Academy Course, Take Your Business to the Next Level Presented By Celtic Bank. Tailored for small business owners, this program offers insights from successful Craft Lake City alumni and experienced professionals to help you develop a solid business plan and make informed financing decisions.
With only 25 spots available, you’ll receive personalized guidance on aligning your creative goals with business success, understanding funding options and accessing the resources you need to grow. Complete the course for a chance to win a $500 cash prize. This class will run every Tuesday from 4-5:30 pm from October 15 – November 12 at Celtic Bank in Downtown SLC.
Applications are officially OPEN for the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons! We’re inviting all Utah-based makers to apply and showcase your amazing handcrafted creations alongside an incredible community of artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, STEM exhibitors, performers and youth entrepreneurs this August 8-10, 2025 at the Utah State Fairpark. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the best fest yet!
Craft Lake City is proud to curate approximately 50 artisan workshops each year. These workshops align with our mission to elevate the creative culture of Utah through providing accessibly priced crafting education for the community while opening up an avenue for local artisans to gain teaching experience and new opportunities for revenue. 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!
We have a variety of ways to be involved, including seasonally and year-round; full-time and part-time. Check out the current opportunities to join our team.
Donate to Craft Lake City today and support the future of Salt Lake City’s thriving DIY community. Craft Lake City is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so your donation is tax-deductible.
by Deena Manzanares, Surae Chinn for Good Things Utah | Posted – December 22, 2022 Craft Lake City’s artisan and programs manager Liz Vowles and artist Inez Garcia joined us on the show today to share who they are and what they do! A local 501(c)3 non-profit...
Craft Lake City proudly announces our latest pre-recorded Craft Lake City Business Academy Series. Taught by creatives for creatives, The Craft Lake City Business Academy: Grow Your Business Plan is a five-part online program designed to equip emerging entrepreneurs...
Craft Lake City is thrilled to announce the second class in the New Americans Workshop Series: Intro to Henna Body Art with Jawaher Designs! Each craft workshop in this series will be taught by makers from around the globe who’ve made Utah their home due to...