Be Part of Our Youth Entrepreneur Program Powered By VentureLab!
Unlock your creativity and entrepreneurial skills through Craft Lake City’s Youth Entrepreneur Program—five free workshops where young makers learn, grow and prepare to sell their work at Kid Row during the 18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons!
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
ABOUT THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM
Since 2022, Craft Lake City’s Youth Entrepreneur Program provides free after-school workshops where youth build creative and business skills, receive mentorship and gain real-world experience selling their work at Kid Row during the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons.
where:
Salt Lake City Public Library
210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
when:
Program runs April-August 2026. See full schedule below for more details.
participant benefits
- FREE opportunity to grow or develop a small business
- 5 in-person sessions, led by local creative business owners
- Mentorship with VentureLab certified Craft Lake City mentors
- Waived exhibitor fees for the practice market at the Downtown Farmer’s Market
- Waived application & exhibitor fees at Kid Row, the youth popup market at the18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons
- Virtual info session to prepare for the markets
- $250 materials stipend (attend all 5 in-person sessions for reward)
- Access to world-class entrepreneurial curriculum from VentureLab
Curriculum
- Start or develop a small business
- Craft a business plan
- Collaborate with professional artists
- Explore new crafts and art forms
- Gain confidence in your abilities
- Gain real-world experience in a market-setting
- Turn ideas into compelling business pitches
- Manage products and inventory
- Design and build market displays
- Set and achieve SMART goals
- Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Enhance customer service skills
2026 PROGRAMS SCHEDULE
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
Craft Lake City also offers curated versions of our Youth Entrepreneur Program to sites across Utah. In 2026, we’re excited to partner with Backman Elementary to offer entrepreneurial and arts education to the youth they serve for the fifth year.
Interested in partnering with us? We want to hear from you! Please email yep@craftlakecity.com to get connected!
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
