Utah Craftsmen
Turner Guitar Company: Ogden Craftsman Mends Guitars
In addition to repairing instruments and amps, Turner also builds custom lap steel guitars from skateboard decks.
Moab’s Desert Sun Ceramics
Desert Sun Ceramics is open to novices and experts alike. The mission is “to provide a creative, inspirational learning environment where everyone can explore the wonderful nature of clay.”
John Young: Luthier
A violin starts with the wood. John explains how the quality and the density of the wood comprise the instrument’s strength and flexibly. At different thicknesses the wood will vibrate…
Hats off to Jim Whittington
Jim Whittington says he never “moved” to Salt Lake City in 1963. “I found myself here after a two-week drunken binge. I was in Helper, then somehow woke up in…
Arley Curtz: Pipe Making and Memory Collecting
For Arley Curtz, a pipe is more than just a way to smoke tobacco. It summons up a time when pipe smoking was both acceptable and part of a gentler…
Bladesmith Jared Williams Holds an Edge in the World of Custom Knives
Bladesmithing is a time-honored skill that is centuries old, and knives are Jared’s passion.
Moab Made Artisan Shop Features Local Art and Artisan Goods
Moab Made, focused on selling local art, draws tourists and bolsters Moab art scene.
Salsa Del Diablo: Entrepreneurs Bring Salsa Expertise to Market
Daniel and Jenn have become full-time salsa entrepreneurs. Their recipes are unique and have proven a hit at farmers markets and some retail stores.
Jonnie Parker Hartman Brings Christmas Magic to Grand America HotelJonnie Hartman uses her artistic training and skills to bring holiday magic to Grand America Hotel.
Jeweler Charley Hafen Leaves a Legacy Before Leaving the Country
As Salt Lake City Jeweler Charley Hafen readies for retirement, he leaves a lasting legacy.
Refurbished Signage Keeps Sugar House History Alive
The character of Sugar House lives on through restored and vintage signs.
Artisan Bowls Made from Discarded Trees
Kevin Hicks is a woodturner and the owner of Big Ash Bowls, a South Jordan-based one-man shop that makes artisan wooden bowls, serving utensils, and French rolling pins.
