When my first son was born and I left my full-time teaching career to stay home, I thought I was ready for the shift. I had wanted this. I chose it. But a few months in, I realized that the part of me that loved creating, learning, and making things with my hands was getting a little restless. I needed an outlet. I needed something that was just for me, even while I was pouring everything I had into being a mom.
When Bottles Become Keepsakes: Live Engraving at High West Distillery
Getting to be the on-site engraving artist for a High West corporate event was one of those full-circle moments in my career. The setting — rustic, warm, distinctly Western — felt like it was built for this kind of work. And getting to put my lettering on iconic High West bottles and glassware, one name at a time, surrounded by guests who were genuinely delighted by every piece they received? That's exactly why I do what I do.
Behind the Scenes: How I Engrave Shot Glasses for High West Distillery
What Does an On-Site Calligrapher and Engraver Actually Do at an Event?
If you've ever been to a luxury event and watched a live artist transform an ordinary item into something a guest immediately tucked into their bag like a treasure — you already know the magic. As a Utah calligrapher and on-site engraver, I get to create that moment every single time I show up at an event. And if you're an event planner, brand manager, or host who hasn't experienced it yet, let me walk you through exactly what on-site personalization looks like and why it has become one of the most talked-about experiences at luxury events across Salt Lake City, Park City, and Aspen, Colorado.