PGC Fine Craft Fairs
We are excited to announce that the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), in conjunction with our sister organization, Pennsylvania Designer Craftsmen (PDC), is rebooting the way we do fine craft fairs. For more information, click here.
Fine Craft Fair – 2024 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48
Fine Craft Fair – Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
Reading-Berks – Spring Fine Art & Craft Festival Saturday, May 4, 2024
Application Deadline: April 15th
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM Location: Renninger’s Farmer’s Market, Outside under the Pavilion 740 Noble Street Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530 Download an Application Here There is no application fee. Applications are open till April 15th. For more information, visit the website here: https://rbcrafts.org/festivals/first-saturdays/ We’re gearing up...Call for Artists – Haverford 2024 Spring Art & Fine Craft Show
Rolling Jury Application Deadline: April 20th
The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is now accepting applications for their 2024 Spring Art & Fine Craft Show! This is an indoor juried event, featuring some of the finest arts and crafts in the Philadelphia area. HGC Fine Art & Craft Shows attract visitors...Central PA – Winter Craft Market Application Deadline: July 31
CALL FOR ARTISTS - 47th Annual Winter Craft Market, December 7, 2024
Show Date: December 7, 2024 Time: 9am-6pm Venue Location: Nittany Valley Sports Centre CLICK HERE FOR ARTIST APPLICATION The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Central PA Chapter is pleased to announce the 2024 Winter Craft Market will be on...Upcoming Guild Events
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s Guild Store – First Fridays
Fine Craft as a Business – Your Craft Show Experience: From Application to Exhibition to “I DID IT!” – February 24
Smithsonian Craft Show & Renwick Gallery Bus Trip – May 2
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Events
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2024-03-21
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Make three stacking rings in this fun workshop! Students will learn how to size, form, solder, and finish two 14 k gold-filled bands and one sterling silver band. Techniques in texturizing metal and polishing will be covered in class. Students will leave with three beautiful rings that they can wear Continue reading
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Beginning Stained Glass - Day 1
2024-03-23
9:00 am - 4:30 pm -
Beginning Stained Glass - Day 2
2024-03-30
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of making stained glass! PA Guild of Craftsman Master Artisan Dan Hayward will introduce participants to the tools and techniques to create works in stained glass using the copper foil method. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. Everyone will practice cutting and breaking Continue reading
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Stained Glass Open Studio
2024-03-23
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Stained Glass Master Artisan Dan Hayward Skill Level: Participants should have completed at least one beginner stained glass panel project (may be with any instructor/venue) and have a desire to improve skills or take on more complex projects. Description: The Stained Glass Open Studio is open to anyone who has worked in glass, who Continue reading
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Flameworked Glass Easter Eggs
2024-03-23
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Create your own unique flameworked glass Easter eggs in this fun workshop! Students will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass eggs utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid glass into a recognizable form will be a Continue reading
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Glass Swizzle Sticks
2024-03-23
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: All Skill Levels Indulge in a unique and enchanting date night experience with our Flameworked Glass Drink Stirrer class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided through the mesmerizing art of flameworking. Discover the secrets of manipulating molten glass into elegant and personalized drink stirrers that will add a touch Continue reading
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Flameworked Glass Garden Stakes
2024-03-24
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: All Skill Levels Learn the basics of Flameworking while making a set of glass plant stakes for your garden or your potted plants! All materials are included in the tuition. Each student will have the chance to make at least one set of 5 glass plant stakes, more if you’re Continue reading
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Introduction to Sculpting Glass
2024-03-24
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop students will be led to address the common techniques to create and issues involved with beginner level sculpting of borosilicate glass. We’ll draw from a variety of forms in application using the characteristics of each to hone in on a technical and aesthetic understanding of the Continue reading
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Origami Wreath
2024-03-24
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Amanda Church of Whimsical Folds Skill Level: Beginner Have fun making an origami wreath. Fold 18 modules, each from a large square 8 inches by 8 inches and connect them together to form a circle. There are no complicated folds making the class suitable for beginners as well as being fun for anyone with more Continue reading
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Amanda Church
I have loved crafts since I was young and always enjoyed paper crafts since it is a material easy to obtain and inexpensive. Having spent many years as a Bookkeeper, crafting has always been a good way to relax and unwind. Modular Origami is my main passion as the designs that can be produced are limitless. It is a way to spread joy with paper without words.
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Forming, & Roll Printing
2024-03-28
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this evening workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Local jeweler, Jessica Keemer, will show students ways to transform sheet metal through sawing and piercing designs, forming with daps and mandrels, and adding patterns through roll printing. Continue reading
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-03-29
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the ancient art of blacksmithing in this engaging and hands-on workshop! This introductory class provides a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the world of metalworking, where they will learn the fundamental skills of forging, shaping, and creating functional items using traditional blacksmithing techniques. Students will learn how Continue reading