Craft Lake City is excited to announce that The Sixth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest, the nation’s premier hand-lettering conference, is officially returning to Midvale May 28–29, 2027. Tickets are now available for a limited-time price of $300.
LetterWest is a two-day conference dedicated to celebrating the art of hand lettering in all of its forms. The event welcomes professional artists, hobbyists, designers and anyone interested in lettering to learn new skills, connect with fellow creatives and gain inspiration from lettering artists and industry leaders.
“We’re excited for LetterWest 2027 and to already have a featured presenter confirmed,” said Angela H. Brown, Executive Director of Craft Lake City. “Moving the event to late May allows us to take advantage of Utah’s sunnier weather and create an even more inspiring experience for attendees.”
This limited-time pricing is the lowest ticket price available and quantities are limited – so now is the perfect time to secure your spot for an unforgettable weekend of creative growth, inspiration and connection.
LetterWest tickets include two full days of:
- Hands-on lettering workshops
- Inspiring keynote presentations
- Panel discussions
- Networking opportunities
- Interactive activities
The 2027 presenter lineup is currently being finalized. Past and future programming highlights internationally recognized lettering artists and industry professionals.
View photos from The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest here: https://www.slugmag.com/events/the-fifth-annual-craft-lake-city-letterwest-2026/
Attendees who wish to suggest presenters may email letterwest@craftlakecity.com.
Early-bird tickets are available for a limited time.
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.
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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, Utah Arts & Museums, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Sorenson Legacy Foundation and SLUG Magazine.
The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest is the nation’s leading hand lettering conference. LetterWest is supported in part by Midvale Main Arts & Culture District, Midvale Arts Council, Paper & Ink Arts, OneApp, The Conversation SLC, The Pearl on Main, Lucid Studios Tattoo, Old Towne Tavern, COPIC, Tres Gatos Coffee, PBS/KUER/Avanza, Utah Shirt Company, Staybridge Suites Midvale, Graphic Artists Guild, Design Mob, Bohemian Brewery, XYZ Type, Letterform Archive, Speedball, Dual Type Design, Ohno Type Co, Paper Whisper, Sakura of America, Scout Books, Typotheque, Blick Art Materials, Jacquard, The Postmans Knock, Dinamo, Baronfig, Exaclair USA, Rhodia, Riso Studio Arts, U-Design Signs & Graphics, Pib’s Exchange, Astute Graphics, Cactus and Tropicals, Society of Scribes and Designer Boss.
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