PGC Fine Craft Fairs
Fine Craft Fair – 2025 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48
Fine Craft Fair – 2025 Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
PGC’s Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center will feature 70+ fine art and fine craft artists exhibiting cutting edge, contemporary and upscale home furnishings, jewelry and accoutrements.
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
Chester County Craft Guild 2025 Autumn Fine Craft Fair – CALL FOR ARTISTS
Pocono Chapter: Pocono State Craft Festival
The Pocono State Craft Festival is the Poconos' premier summer fine art and craft festival.
60 juried artisans representing contemporary and traditional crafts, fine art, artisanal food and personal care products present their work at the bucolic Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm,
Dates: August 23-24, 2025 from 10 – 5....
Chester County Craft Guild 2025 Holiday Fine Craft Fair – CALL FOR ARTISTS
Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen’s 75th Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival
October 25-26, 2025
Saturday, October 25 from 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday, October 26 from 10AM to 3 PM Kutztown University, O’Pake Fieldhouse South Campus Drive (Corner of Trexler Avenue and Baldy St.) Kutztown, PA 19530 Our Holiday Juried Fine Art and Craft Festival offers a chance to find...
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen 2025 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is now accepting applications for their 2025 Holiday 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 from Philadelphia...
CALL FOR ARTISTS- 48th Annual Winter Craft Market, December 6, 2025
Upcoming Guild Events
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s Guild Store – First Fridays
Every First Friday, the PA Guild of Craftsmen highlights some of the best art and fine craft our state has to offer. Located on the popular “300 Block of N. Queen St,” our Guild Store represents over 125 member artists from Lancaster County, PA, and beyond. Stop in and see what’s new, check out our […]
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Events
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Stained Glass Snowflakes
2025-07-19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner As part of PGC’s Christmas in July series of classes, Stained Glass Master Artisan, Dan Hayward, has been lured out of retirement for one day to lead persons longing for relief from July’s heat through making a stained glass Snowflake. Dan Hayward will help you through each of the …
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Glass Plant Stake Mushrooms
2025-07-19
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Ilene Schenkel Skill Level: Beginner Flameworking with soft glass, you will start with a basic barrel shape, add and shape glass mushroom caps, and then apply some creative designs to the cap and base with your choice of colors. Add these adorable 9-11” handcrafted plant stakes to liven up your potted plants or fairy …
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Ilene Schenkel
Ilene is a member of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. She is on the Boards of the PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC) as well as the Lancaster Designer Craftsmen Chapter of the PGC. She has a successful Etsy shop and has participated in some local art fairs. Her glass works are displayed at the Guild store, other shops in Lancaster, and in other locations in Pennsylvania. Ilene has been flameworking for over 15 years and recently completed classes at the Studio at Corning and at the Tuscarora Lapidary Society. Etsy site – beadsbyileneshop – https://etsy.me/30m2RtN
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Stained Glass Snowflakes
2025-07-19
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner As part of PGC’s Christmas in July series of classes, Stained Glass Master Artisan, Dan Hayward, has been lured out of retirement for one day to lead persons longing for relief from July’s heat through making a stained glass Snowflake. Dan Hayward will help you through each of the …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting
2025-07-19
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Learn ways to transform sheet metal through soldering with an Acetylene torch, texturizing with metal stamps and planishing hammers, and stone setting in this fun class. Students will have …
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Stained Glass Moravian Stars
2025-07-20
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner During this one-day workshop, students will create one of a kind 12-point “Moravian Star” ornaments. This is a 3-D project which has a long tradition. There are several forms of this star, and this one is characterized by an airy, open look with 12 points. It is suitable for …
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Bezel Set Rings
2025-07-20
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this engaging and creative workshop, students will explore the art of fabricating their own bezel set rings, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Participants will have access to a variety of freeform semi-precious cabochons to use as the centerpiece of their designs. The class will cover …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Forming, & Roll Printing
2025-07-20
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Local jeweler and glass artisan, Jessica Keemer, will show students ways to transform sterling silver sheet metal and wire through roll printing, forming, and soldering to create a pendant …
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Leaf-Shaped Ceramic Bowls
2025-07-22
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: May Lucas Skill Level: Beginner Beginner Friendly. Celebrate nature in clay! In this class, you’ll form a footed bowl inspired by leaves, sculpting raised veins, and shaping the form to feel organic and elegant. We’ll use soft slabs, add volume with padding, and build a foot to give your piece stability and presence. Students …
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May Lucas
With a joyful heart and clay-covered hands, May Lucas brings over a decade of pottery experience—and a lifetime of artistic curiosity—to the studio. May founded Elegant & Earthy, a brand rooted in handmade beauty, warm hospitality, and soulful creativity. Known for her signature techniques—like vinyl cutout embellishments and layered underglaze designs—May blends refined craftsmanship with playful exploration. Her classes are more than just lessons—they’re community-centered gatherings where students are invited to create, connect, and celebrate their artistic voices.
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Starry Night Pendants
2025-07-25
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Create your own unique Starry Night pendant through flameworking! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple Starry Night pendants utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid glass into a recognizable form will be …
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Ice Cream Mosaic
2025-07-26
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Glass and tiles can make up a variety of yummy looking ice cream mosaics! In this new workshop, Aya will teach you how to cut the glass pieces and tiles, glue them to the board, and grout it. Everyone will make one ice cream mosaic (about 5-inch tall). All …
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
Fine Craft As A Business
Upcoming Events
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Fine Craft as a Business: Craft Your Online Presence: Websites, Email Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce
2025-09-06
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fine Craft as a Business: Craft Your Online Presence: Websites, Email Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), 335 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, 2nd Floor (In person and via Zoom). Description: This workshop is specially designed for craftspeople who want to strengthen and streamline their marketing plan and online presence! …
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Fine Craft as a Business: Craft Your Online Presence: Websites, Email Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce – September 6Read More »