Workshops
Artisan | New American Series | STEM Labs
Craft Lake City is proud to host around fifty artisan workshops each year. 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!
Upcoming Workshops
Botanical Bookbinding Workshop
with Jazmin Gallegos of the Book Arts Program at the J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – 6:00pm to 7:30pm MST | $36 for NHMU members, $40 for non-members
Natural History Museum of Utah | 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108
Join local bookmaker Jazmin Gallegos for a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to bookbinding! In this 1.5 hour stamp and bookmaking workshop, you will be guided in a step-by-step bookmaking activity using mostly recycled materials to construct a custom field journal which can be used by the everyday naturalist. Whether going on a hike to spot the wildflowers or a simple walk around your neighborhood, you’ll be ready to use your handmade book in a variety of outdoor settings! All materials & equipment are provided, and beginners are welcome.
Beaded Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
with Hanifa Javadi of Free Women
Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39
Craft Lake City HQ | 230 S. 500 W. Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
Let your creativity shine as you learn the essentials of macrame at this beginner-friendly workshop with New American instructor, Hanifa Javadi! Hanifa will walk you through the measuring, cutting, beading & knotting of your rope to create a contemporary mini wall hanging that will brighten up your home or office. You’ll be amazed at what you can create with just a few styles of knots & tassels! As part of our New Americans Workshop Series, you will also learn about our instructor’s cultural background & her evolution as a maker through the lens of her experiences in Afghanistan. Beginners are welcome and all supplies are provided.
As part of this six-part series, Craft Lake City is offering three full scholarships to each workshop based on financial need. To apply for a scholarship for this workshop, click here.
Homemade Empanadas
with Ana Valdemoros of Argentina’s Best Empanadas
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39
Argentina’s Best Empanadas | 357 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Fill & fold (then eat!) delicious empanadas at this hands-on cooking class! Ana will teach attendees how to handcraft Argentine-style empanadas in two mouthwatering flavors: savory traditional beef and sweet strawberries & cream. Materials will be provided for each attendee to make and enjoy one dozen empanadas. No experience is needed—beginners are welcome!
Craft Lake City is pleased to present another fun and flavor-filled workshop with talented craft foodie Ana Valdemoros of Argentina’s Best Empanadas! Valdemoros started selling freshly baked empanadas at the Downtown Farmers Market in 2006. Ten years later she opened the popular Argentina’s Best Empanadas storefront in downtown Salt Lake City.
Collaged Wooden Wall Décor Workshop (21+)
with Shelby Pence of Shelby ARTifacts
Monday, May 8, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Alibi Bar & Place | 369 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
Get your creativity flowing & fall in love with collage at this hands-on crafts & craft cocktails workshop! Local artisan Shelby Pence of Shelby ARTifacts will walk you through her top tips & tricks for creating beautiful, spirited collage artwork using a mixture of new & vintage paper materials. You’ll be wowed by how accessible & endlessly versatile this art form is! During the class, you’ll create two custom collaged wooden rounds (aka. “wood cookies”) to adorn your home or workplace. Included in the purchase price of the workshop ticket, attendees will enjoy a signature cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail!) at Alibi Bar & Place, 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. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.
Poppy Relief Printmaking Workshop
with Chrystal Dawn of Art By Chrystal Dawn
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39
Valley Fair | 3601 S 2700 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
Ever wanted to learn how to create your own hand-carved relief prints? Join us for a fun introductory printmaking workshop & learn to block print with in a fun spring design! In two hours you’ll learn the basics of carving, inking, and stamping your own poppies with local artist Chrystal Dawn. All supplies are provided, and beginners are welcome.
Relief Printmaking Workshop (21+)
with Taelor Worthington of Tae Worth Studio
Monday, April 10, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42
Alibi Bar & Place | 369 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
Back by popular demand! Join local printmaker Taelor Worthington for an introductory relief printing workshop at this arts & craft-cocktails night! Attendees will learn how to transfer a design, carve it into a soft-cut printing block using a lino-cutting tool, properly roll out ink, and print their carved blocks onto printmaking paper. The 5 design options were created by Taelor using vintage botanical and scientific illustrations that were rendered to be more beginner friendly, and adjusted to the correct size for this project. Participants will receive guidance and helpful tips throughout the process as they carve a 4×6″ block, in order to create an 8×10″ relief print to display in their home. Each attendee will leave this beginner-friendly class with an introductory knowledge of relief printmaking. Included in the purchase price of the workshop ticket, attendees will enjoy a signature cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail!) at Alibi Bar & Place, 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. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.
Terrazzo Resin Trinket Tray Workshop
with Teresa Romney of EVIG Clips
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39
Valley Fair | 3601 S 2700 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
Back by popular demand! Create a lovely terrazzo resin tray with recycled glass or thrifted white melamine at our upcoming resin workshop with local artisan Teresa Romney of EVIG Clips! Learn the ins-and-outs of working with resin, gaining hands-on experience & expert insight on how to mix, measure, & pick the right resins for smooth, even results. Using a quick-cure resin for the workshop project, you will take home a custom handmade tray that’s finished setting that very night! All supplies are provided, and beginners are welcome.
Lettering & Pressed Flower Art Workshop
with Betsy Goodman of b goods lettering
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39
Valley Fair | 3601 South 2700 West, West Valley City, UT, 84119
Back by popular demand! Come learn the art of script lettering and create a beautiful keepsake pressed flower art frame with local artisan Betsy Goodman! At this fun-filled crafts night, you will learn all the fundamentals of script lettering, including the basic strokes, connecting strokes, lowercase letters and connecting letters. Betsy will also teach you how to draw decorative elements and add flourishing. Apply these skills together to make your own custom-lettered pressed flower art frame! Each attendee will receive a supply kit that includes lettering supplies, a glass frame and dried pressed flowers. Grab a friend (or mother figure) and make a night of it! No experience necessary and all supplies provided.
Interested in Teaching a Craft Lake City Workshop?
Click below to submit your request to teach with us or send your ideas to artisancoordinator@craftlakecity.com
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About the New American Workshop Series: Craft Lake City is tremendously pleased to announce a new addition to our year-round workshop programming: The New Americans Workshop Series! In partnership with the International Rescue Committee and through the generous support of the Salt Lake Arts Council, Craft Lake City will present a series of six craft workshops taught by makers from around the globe who’ve made Utah their home due to humanitarian crises in their countries of origin.
About Craft Lake City STEM Labs: If you’ve been to Craft Lake City’s Annual DIY Fest, you’ve no doubt seen the high-tech offerings in the Google Fiber STEM Building. Now we’re bringing that same energy to year-round workshop programming with STEM Labs! Join us for this series of curiosity-oriented makers workshops aimed at connecting science, technology, engineering & math to our established arts & crafts based programming. STEM Labs are designed to make STEM topics approachable, accessible & empowering to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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 City 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.