August 2025
Craft Lake City DIY Festival
SLUG previews the local artisans, vintage vendors, craft foodies, STEM exhibitors and performers to look out for at the festival! On this month’s cover, mixed media artist and DIY Fest veteran Shelby Pence (@shelbyartifacts on Instagram) layered linoleum block prints onto a Gelli plate textured background and topped it off with a hand-drawn font.
Made by Hand: How Shelby Pence Made a Career in...
Shelby Pence has been surrounded by creative energy since she was young. She’s since specialized in printmaking and creates bold, vibrant prints that she sells at local markets. … read more
Moldy Apples: DIY Festival Kid Row
Moldy Apples uses found materials in her artwork to create unique textures and patterns in a style all their own. … read more
KillingZoeCo: DIY Festival Artisan
Staley started skateboarding less than a year ago but has been rollerblading for 20 years, giving them lots of time to be inspired by local skate parks. … read more
Wild Roots Press: DIY Festival Artisan
The motive of Wild Roots Press is not to replicate the appearance of nature but to convey the essence of engaging with the earth. … read more
ThriftJam: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor
Joining the DIY Fest back in 2023, ThriftJam is back this year and more excited than ever! Creating stylish and sustainable fashion. … read more
RétroVie: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor
From making living spaces for her dolls to refurbishing furniture and vintage goods, fixing up old items is in Erickson’s DNA. Catch her at DIY Fest! … read more
Flaming Homer’s Hot Sauce: DIY Festival Craft Food
Flaming Homer’s balances heat and flavor, ensuring a clean sauce that is just as tasty as it is spicy. … read more
Chunky Cookies: DIY Festival Craft Food
Just sweet enough to leave you yearning for another bite rather than struggling to finish due to sugar overload. … read more
Incan Arcade Studios: DIY Festival STEM Exhibitor
I’d recommend you play everything Incan Arcade Studios has ever made, but Ojeda says Dino Mayhem best exemplifies his skills. … read more
The Crystal Barista: DIY Festival STEM Exhibitor
McElwain’s love for minerals is rivaled only by her passion for ethically sourced, small-batch roasted coffee beans. … read more
Jill Whit: DIY Festival Performer
Whit has a new album coming this fall, and it’s got more of a groove. This will comprise the majority of her set at DIY Fest, which will feature bandmates Dylan Almond and Dylan Roe. … read more
SLC PUNKS: DIY Festival Performer
While every member of SLC PUNKS is a multifaceted artist with varying influences, they all draw from the history of original punkers. … read more
