Craft Lake City DIY Festival - August 2014 - SLUG Magazine

Craft Lake City DIY Festival

Craft Lake City DIY Festival

Photo: John Barkiple, LmSorenson.net, Martin Rivero

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The two-day Craft Lake City DIY Festival continued on Saturday August 9th after a successful Friday kickoff! Festivities included a VIP patio, local musicians, dance performances, artisans and DIY engineers!

Suspended in midair, Avian Allure create dance and movement. Photo: Martín Rivero

The crowd at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons stops and watches the Aerial Dancers Avian Allure. Photo: Martín Rivero

Avian Allure transcends corporeal limitations. Photo: Martín Rivero

Andrea Hansen from Avian Allure gazes at the crowd. Photo: Martín Rivero

Davina Tribal Collective American belly dance performs on the Graywhale Entertainment Stage. Photo: Martín Rivero

Davina Tribal Collective American belly dance captivated the audience at Craft Lake CIty's 6th Annual DIY Festival Presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

Davina Tribal Collective, based in Salt Lake City, mixes Eastern styles of belly dance. Photo: Martín Rivero

Tribal belly dance routine by Davina Tribal Collective. Photo: Martín Rivero

Beauté Obscuré combine contemporary dance styles and belly dance. Photo: Martín Rivero

Beauté Obscuré on the Graywhale Entertainment Stage at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

Karin Fenn Dance perform at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

Karin Fenn Dance perform at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

Katherine Alder and Samantha Matsukawa perform at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

Dance Performances filled the Graywhale Entertainment stage on Saturday. Photo: Martín Rivero

Movement Forum Dance Co. perform at the Graywhale Entertainment Stage at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

Movement Forum Dance Co. at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

The crowd at the DIY Festival watches Movement Forum Dance Co. Photo: Martín Rivero

Triptych Figures' dance performance. Photo: Martín Rivero

Triptych Figures performing for the audience at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival Presented by Harmons. Photo: Martín Rivero

View of the crowd at Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival Presented by Harmons waiting for the next performance. Photo: Martín Rivero

Lyndsi Austin at the front with bass and vocals in Big Wild Wings at the Busking Lounge presented by SLUG Magazine. Photo: Martín Rivero

Big Wild Wings at the Busking Lounge presented by SLUG Magazine. Photo: Martín Rivero

Big Wild Wings performing at the SLUG Magazine Busking Lounge. Photo: Martín Rivero

The North Valley gathering crowds at the 90.9 KRCL Stage. Photo: Martín Rivero

North Valley Jamming at the KRCL Stage presented by Beacon Audio. Photo: Martín Rivero

The North Valley Performing at the KRCL stage.Photo: Martín Rivero

One of The North Valley's Pedal Boards. Photo: Martín Rivero

The North Valley play a combo of Classic Rock and Soul. Photo: Martín Rivero

Klaus von Austerlitz on the cello in The Femme Medea. Photo: Martín Rivero

The Femme Medea taking the KRCL stage. Photo: Martín Rivero

Amazing vocals from Cartel (Scott Ray Phillips) of The Femme Medea. Photo: Martín Rivero

The Femme Medea stealing the show. Photo: Martín Rivero

Craft Lake City's 6th Annual DIY Festival presented by Harmons. Photo: Martin Rivero

Exhibitor Mike Murdock shows off that great grin of his! Photo: Chris Gariety

Brady Burrows and his wife enjoy the afternoon selling some of his awesome artwork. Photo: Chris Gariety

Dominique LaJeunesse of Glitter Ransom chills by her sweet crafts. Photo: Chris Gariety

Some of Glitter Ransom's sweet crafts! Photo: Chris Gariety

Every day is day of the dead! Photo: Chris Gariety

Jonathan Baker of Jonathan B SLC works on a new piece waiting for more customers. Photo: Chris Gariety

Rani Bean and Melissa Moyle enjoy a nice afternoon while showcasing Moyle's crafts. Photo: Chris Gariety

Junhee Lee admires some of Rani Bean's art ( he later purchased it.) Photo: Chris Gariety

Just some minions pouring some delicious Charming Beard coffee. Photo: Chris Gariety

Charming Beard Coffee. Photo: Chris Gariety

Jordan Howa with his products for Beehive Grooming Co. Photo: Chris Gariety

Hanson Music Works builds some class-A instruments. Photo: Chris Gariety

Mr. Hanson of Hanson Music Works in all his glory. Photo: Chris Gariety

Sabrina tried Harmons' multi-grain artisanal loaf on a dare. Now she’s convinced. “I’d buy it,” she said. Photo: John Barkiple

Emilia gives Lick’d’s strawberry mint lemonade pop a thumbs up (after she got the wrapper off, of course). Photo: John Barkiple

“Liz has too many purses,” Erica said as Liz flipped through purses at 58 Bluebirds. Photo: John Barkiple

The popular pops at Lick’d appealed to Matt and Ben, who both tried Key Lime. Photo: John Barkiple

New earrings are a just Square-swipe away at Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival. Emily picked some arrow earrings from the Ker-ij tent. Photo: John Barkiple

Spilt Ink’s Shane and Aaron were stoked to reveal T-shirt printing techniques to Craft Lake City’s guests. Photo: John Barkiple

Spilt Ink printed a bunch of minstrel Craft Lake City shirts on-demand for curious customers. This one was designed by 2014 Exhibitor Robin Banks. Photo: John Barkiple

Jillian Instagrams her root beer float from Harmons. It’s made with Wasatch’s Brigham’s Brew root beer, and “It’s perfect,” she said. Photo: John Barkiple

Glenda thinks that Steampunk Bijou’s birds are gorgeous. Photo: John Barkiple

Janie and Alex cover the SLUG Magazine booth. “We do cool things,” Janie said. Craft Lake City grew from a SLUG Magazine event six years ago, but now it’s all grown up as a non-profit craft festival/education juggernaut. Photo: John Barkiple

Austin Riddle’s Dead Mule Pottery has crashed a Farmer’s Market or two, but it’s all legit for Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: John Barkiple

Altered Landscapes draws a crowd as Kat Martin dominates the DIY festival. Her placement of pop cultural icons in tired landscapes gives old paintings new, ironic appeal. Photo: John Barkiple

Jessica, Sammy, and Owen check out the jewelry and trinkets at Charmed Collection. Sammy knows that his girlfriend prefers gold, so this gold paper airplane necklace will make a great gift for his girlfriend, who is a flight attendant. Photo: John Barkiple

“I love the shape. It’s soft and beautiful, and I love the shoulder strap,” Amy said while Sam watched her try several of Crow’s leather purses. In the end, she went with black. Photo: John Barkiple

Hayley bought this antler from West Autumn. It’s everything she loves in terms of colors and design, and the air plant succulents “bloom way neat.” Photo: John Barkiple

Allison (button art: French Roast 10 cents), Carrie (button art: Little Cage), and Emily (button art: Contemplative Woman) made buttons at the Salt Lake Public Library booth. Photo: John Barkiple

At the Salt City Emporium, Angie couldn’t decide between the bird shirt and the stag shirt for her daughter. Photo: John Barkiple

The “I can do hard things.” pendant at Charmed Collection put a smile on Heather, Jenna, and Chris’s faces as Leisha smiled in the background. Photo: John Barkiple

Mama Africa’s Pili-Pili Hot Sauce may have driven Cathy to the Large Lemonade stand for a strawberry lemonade. “It’s tasty,” she said. Photo: John Barkiple

Veronica Perez’s jewelry has a “northwestern and punky style” that appeals to Geralyn. Photo: John Barkiple

Scott, Art, and Rachel work the Art Kieres Furniture Booth. Photo: John Barkiple

Ramona, Haleigh, Leila, Chereneh, Hunter, and Natalie get ready to spin the wheel for prizes from Skinworks School of Advanced Skin Care. Photo: John Barkiple

Manda draws a henna butterfly for Mountain Mehndi Henna. Photo: John Barkiple

Brett Millett, of Hands of Industry, is the handyman coming through for Nathan Larsen, owner of Velo City Bags, re-wiring his sewing machine to continue on day two. Mad love to the both of you. Photo: @snakesphoto

C-Bass approves of the VIP Patio at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: @snakesphoto

These two "mothers" of mine sure do know how to create events that will go down in history. (L-R) Angela H. Brown, Karamea Puriri. Photo: @snakesphoto

Attendees in the VIP Patio redeeming some drink tickets for a nice craft cocktail. Photo: @LmSorenson

Cody Derrick of cityhome COLLECTIVE gathers with friends on the Craft Lake City VIP Patio for cocktails. Photo: @LmSorenso

SLUG Mag's Jake Vivori and local concert promoter Rick Shoes pose for a photo on the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

The VIP Patio at Craft lake City's DIY Festival is definitely a no frown town as all attendess are enjoying themselves. Local concert promoter Rick Shoes is pictured with friends from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Photo: @LmSorenson

A group of friends relax on the VIP Patio! Second from the left sits DJ Harry Cross and to his right stands Cody Derrick of cityhome COLLECTIVE, enjoying yummy local treats. Photo: @LmSorenson

Attending the VIP Patio and DJ Harry Cross posing for a photo with DIY goodness happening in the background. Photo: @LmSorenson

You wish you had bartenders as cool as the ones on the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Alana Boscan, Adam Tye and Jon Christiansen gather at the few tables left around at the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Daughter and mother watching the Craft Lake City DIY Festival crowd and the KRCL stage below. Photo: @LmSorenson

Craft Lake City's DIY Festival, food tents and the KRCL stage below the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Onlooking at the festivities from the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Craft Lake City Advisory Board Member Marsha Merrill (center), chats with 2014 Exhibitor Annika Quinn who stopped by the VIP Patiro for a refreshing craft cocktail before heading back to her booth. Photo: @LmSorenson

The great tradition of cornhole, being upheld in the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Three of the fine, fine bartenders pouring beers and making cocktails for the VIP's at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

A gathering of brewer representatives from various locel breweries, proudly representive their craft. Photo: @LmSorenson

Footage being captured of many different cocktails being made at the bar. Photo: @LmSorenson

Tickets for booze, who can beat that kinda deal. At the VIP Patio at the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Cocktails being mixed in a mason jar, how else? Photo: @LmSorenson

Bartenders certainly do make friends quick, at any function. Photo: @LmSorenson

DJ Harry Cross spinning his stuff for the people in the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Harry Cross making DJ'ing sexy at Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Sunkissed VIP's enjoying themselves and a drink on the VIP Patio at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Games, Drinks and good people on the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Many food trucks such as CupBop, areas like KRCL stage and shops are visible from the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

A look at the VIP Patio from adjacent buildings. Photo: @LmSorenson

Using the Gallivan Center staircases as stadium seating, attendees watch and listen to the live performances on the KRCL Stage. Photo: @LmSorenson

Long lines form for various vendors and food trucks, CupCop korean bbq is a festival favorite. Photo: @LmSorenson

Signs on the glass causeway above and surrounding Craft Lake City's DIY Festival, directing attendees to the VIP area. Photo: @LmSorenson

Brittnee McQuade onlooking over the festivities. Photo: @LmSorenson

Local brewer representives pouring fresh frothy selections for VIPs on the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Vendors and attendees filling the streets at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

The KRCL stage and multiple vendors take over the lower pavillion area in downtown SLC. Photo: @LmSorenson

Craft Lake City banner on display in the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIPs enjoying a draft from fine local brewer. Photo: @LmSorenson

Bartenders, service an almost insurmountable line in the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIp's and volunteers alike, enjoying themselves at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival, VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

More VIP guests arriving on the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

Friends sharing laughs and drinks at the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIP's at the DIY Festival, in line for a beverage. Photo: @LmSorenson

Attendees at the DIY Festival, finding seats where they can to see the performances on the KRCL stage at Craft Lake City. Photo: @LmSorenson

The Craft Lake City DIY Festival in full swing on day 2. Photo: @LmSorenson

Young kids discover there is a game to be played, and that they do. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIP's enjoying their table and the view from the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIP friends, and new friends greeting each other at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

The KRCL Stage, stacked with a day line up of local artists and performers. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIPs, getting a just a little silly at the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Carla Merono and Lexie Floor pose with friends on the VIP Patio. Photo: @LmSorenson

CLC Zone Manager Wesley Spry with Brooks Hall of Breakers and Seth Cook of Giraffula. Photo: @LmSorenson

Wesley Spry, Brooks Hall and Seth Cook stop for a photo opp. Photo: @LmSorenson

Taylor Bennion, Harry Cross Jr., Cody Derrick, Drew Moncrief, Brittnee McQuade, and Ryan Chatterton at the VIP Patio at the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

VIPs enjoying a drink on the VIP Patio above the DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Festival goers have a great view over the events below at the DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Friends enjoying the view at the VIP Patio at the DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Diabolical Records' Alana Boscan and Adam Tye with friends get a last cocktail before last call at 9 p.m. at Craft Lake City's DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Dusk approaches, but Craft Lake City's DIY Festival is still going strong. Photo: @LmSorenson

Couples flock to the balcony railing to see the view of the fading light over the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Photo: @LmSorenson

Moudi and Derek of Laziz Hummus provided some delicious dips for the VIP Patio. They stopped for a moment to pose with friends before getting back to the party. Photo: @LmSorenson

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