Craft Lake City is thrilled to announce our partnership with the The Utah Shirt Company who will offer live screen-printing demonstrations of custom tote-bags sponsored by Central Milling at the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons. Keeping in line with Craft Lake City’s sustainability initiative, free hand-printed reusable tote bags will be available for all festivalgoers at this year’s DIY Fest. With over 500 exhibitors, ranging from STEM innovators, artisans, vintage vendors, youth entrepreneurs, performers and craft foodies, festival goers won’t regret picking up a free hand-printed tote bag to carry all their festival finds.
Central Milling, a long-standing local flour producer, is generously sponsoring this year’s DIY Fest tote-bags. Their commitment to providing high quality organic flour and supporting farmers makes them the perfect sponsor for these one-of-a-kind totes.
Each free tote bag will feature a custom design from 1 of 5 local artisans. Attendees will also get to watch live screen printing demonstrations, showcasing The Utah Shirt Company’s DIY spirit. Each artist’s design will be featured and printed during three hour increments throughout all three days of the festival. Signage will also be available throughout each artist’s feature to direct patrons to the exhibitor’s DIY Fest booth. Take the time to check out even more of their art work and chat with these talented artists and designers!
“We’re honored to be showcasing our craft alongside so many artisans at DIY Fest. Highlighting others’ art, while connecting with the community through live screen printing is an incredible opportunity to share and understand what others are doing in the community. DIY Fest is an inspirational place to be!” says Utah Shirt Company’s Head of Sales, Brennan Watkins.
Featured tote bag artists include:
- Ginski Creative (Friday, August 8 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
- PurpleMothix (Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 p.m.-3 p.m.)
- Dick Jones (Saturday, August 9 from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.)
- Healing for Humans (Sunday, August 10 from 12:00 p.m.- 3 p.m.)
- Xiamu Art (Sunday, August 10 from 3:00 p.m.- 6 p.m.
“We are so excited to work with Utah Shirt Company and Central Milling this year. Seeing them print these one-of-a-kind designs on the tote bags will be a real highlight for all the attendees,” says Angela H. Brown, Executive Director of Craft Lake City.
In addition to the live-screen printing demonstartion, Utah Shirt Company is a key partner of Craft Lake City and their DIY Festival. As the title sponsor of our Volunteer Lounge and the generous provider of shirts for our staff and volunteers, their support plays a vital role in bringing the Festival to life.
Don’t miss the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons! Featuring the latest and greatest in local crafts, the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival. It is sure to be a fun-filled weekend for the whole family!
About The Utah Shirt Company:
The Utah Shirt Company was founded in 2021 as Dark Star Printing. Over the years the company has grown in both size and skill and eventually began to take on some high profile jobs. Their mission is to help the local creative community grow by helping local artists get their work printed, and creating affordable and high quality merchandise. The Utah Shirt Company aims to be more than just a screen printing shop, they hope to build community and a space for all creatives to make their dreams a reality.
About Central Milling:
Central Milling is one of the largest organic flour suppliers in the United States. Since1867, the company has been milling high quality organic flours. They pride themselves in carrying a wide range of artisanal and specialty baking flours and whole grain products. Their signature brand is Red Rose, which has been wheat flour staple since 1919. The company currently employs over 90 team members.
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 to include all handmade works of art.
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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, Salt Lake Arts Council and SLUG Magazine.
The 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival. The DIY Fest features over 500 local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers and STEM exhibitors over three days the second weekend of August. The 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Harmons features the GFiber STEM Building, the 90.9FM KRCL Stage, the GOFHA stage Presented By KUAA, the SLC Stars Kids Area, Bike Valet Presented By Cyrusher and the Dog Oasis Presented By PupTub Club. Additional support is provided in part by the Willard L. Eccles Foundation, Stephen G. and Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation, Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation, McCarthey Family Foundation, Utah Afterschool Network, Falbaum-Caillet Family Foundation, PBS Utah, 90.1 KUER, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office ACE Grant, Creative West, Marathon Petroleum, Project Rainbow, STEM Action Center, Hypha, 24tix.com, Big Cartel, Central Milling, Compass Billboards, Utah State Fairpark, Water and Wellness, XMission, Tombow, VentureLab, Urban Food Connections of Utah, Commerce and Craft, Visit Utah, Lucero Hair and Wellness, Sewciety, Utah’s Own, University of Utah Health, City Weekly and Utah Stories.
