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!

Haku Lei Making – New Americans Workshop

with Kamie Afo-Aiono of Paradise Porch

Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39

Craft Lake City | 230 S 500 W ste. 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 

The art of lei making brings love, Aloha & welcomes all. This traditional method used in the South Pacific Polynesian Islands is used as a traditional piece to honor loved ones & celebrate. This workshop is a part of our New Americans series instructed by local Utah artisan Kamie Afo-Aiono. In this class, Kamie will guide attendees through the process of crafting & braiding a stunning lei alongside the story between this craft and her culture. Attendees will leave with a gorgeous fresh floral crown!

With support from the Salt Lake City Arts Council, the New Americans Workshop Series consists of artisan classes taught by New American makers from around the world who have made Utah their home. Whether they be refugees, immigrants or children of immigrants, these instructors will share and teach the process behind their art form while attendees learn of the craft’s cultural significance.

As part of this six-part series, Craft Lake City is offering three full scholarships to each New American workshop based on financial need. To apply for a scholarship to this workshop, click here.

STEM Labs Workshop: Chlorophyll Printing

Fantastic Fossil Printmaking Workshop

with Taelor Worthington of Tae Worth Studio

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST

Non-Member Registration Fee – $40, Member Registration Fee – $36

Natural History Museum of Utah | 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Join local printmaker Taelor Worthington for an introductory relief printing workshop! 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. All design options were created by Taelor using local Utah fossils 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 and a stunning Utah fossil print!

Custom Tea Blending Workshop

with Ally Curzon and Sam Unruh of The Queens’ Tea

Monday, October 9, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $42

Alibi Bar & Place | 369 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Unleash your inner tea connoisseur at our custom tea blending workshop taught by the owners of The Queens’ Tea, Ally Curzon and Sam Unruh! Learn about the different varieties of teas, florals, fruits and spices used in loose leaf tea mixology, as well as their flavor profiles and various health benefits. During this sensory driven workshop, you will experiment with these ingredients to create your very own personalized tea blend, just in time for the chilly Autumn season!

This class is perfect for couples, BFFs, & anyone who loves the cozy embrace of fall-inspired flavors! All materials are provided & beginners are welcome. Reserve your spot today and get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure in the heart of Salt Lake City.

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.

Bookbinding with Collage Covers Workshop

with Shelby Pence of Shelby ARTifacts

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39

Valley Fair | 3601 S 2700 W, West Valley City, UT 84119

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of bookbinding while adding a unique twist with collage covers. Our experienced instructor Shelby Pence of Shelby ARTifacts will guide you through the process, teaching you various bookbinding techniques and helping you create stunning collage covers that reflect your personal style.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this workshop is open to all skill levels. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow book enthusiasts, learn new skills and create a one-of-a-kind book to treasure or gift to someone special.

Milagro Corazón Tote Bag Decorating –

New Americans Workshop

with Ashley Amador of Amador Arts

Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm MST | $39

Craft Lake City | 230 S 500 W ste. 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 

Let your creativity shine at this hand-decorated tote bag workshop with local artist Ashley Amador of Amador Arts! Take part in a dynamic paint-night style workshop where Ashley will provide step-by-step instructions on how to illustrate & bead a trendy Mexican motif, Milagro Corazón. Working with colors & beads of your choice, Ashley will teach you all her tips and tricks to painting on fabric & adding accent beads as you create a personalized, functional tote bag. You’ll be sure to turn heads as you use your newest hand-crafted accessory in the wild!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this event is open to all skill levels. So grab your friends or come solo and join us for a fun evening of creativity and inspiration!

With support from the Salt Lake City Arts Council, the New Americans Workshop Series consists of artisan classes taught by New American makers from around the world who have made Utah their home. Whether they be refugees, immigrants or children of immigrants, these instructors will share and teach the process behind their art form while attendees learn of the craft’s cultural significance.

Craft Lake City is offering three full scholarships to each New American workshop based on financial need. To apply for a scholarship to this workshop, click here.

FUNGI for All! – Craft Lake City STEM Labs

with Katie Lawson- Fungal Focus

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – 10:00am to 12:00pm MST | $65

Red Butte Garden | 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

This family friendly workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of fungi. We’ll talk about what fungi is, why they are important, and how we can work with them for food, art, medicine, and more. You’ll learn about local, national, and worldwide organizations working in the field of mycology (the study of fungi). You’ll even get to try your hand at mushroom cultivation as we put together mini grow kits for you to grow mushrooms at home. All supplies will be provided.

Accessibility

Do you have any questions about accessibility, or would you like to request accommodations? If so, please let us know on the workshop ticket registration page, fill our the accessibility form or contact us by emailing info@craftlakecity.com or calling 801-906-8521. Note: While Craft Lake City cannot guarantee that all requests can be met, our team is committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that attendees can successfully participate in our programs.

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

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.