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PGC Fine Craft Fairs

Fine Craft Fair – 2025 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48

For our Summer Fine Craft Fair, we move into the beautiful, climate-controlled, easy-to-access Foundry 48 Event Center in Lititz, PA. Located in beautiful Lancaster County and situated just off PA Rt. 501 N, this event will draw customers from Lancaster, Lititz, Reading, Chester, and regional cities such as Philadelphia & Baltimore.

Fine Craft Fair – 2025 Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Known locally as the “Oaks Expo,” this convention and exhibition center in Oaks, PA, is located in the center of suburban Philadelphia, attracting locals from Montgomery County and Chester County, PA, as well as New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. The Fine Craft Fair is open to artists from across the country working in both Fine Art...

Upcoming Local Chapter Events

Chester County Craft Guild 2024 Winter Fine Craft Fair

December 14 & 15, 2024

Saturday, December 14 from 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, December 15 from 11AM to 4 PM
Ludwigs Corner Fire Hall 1325 Pottstown Pike Glenmoore, PA
Rt. 100 5 miles north of the turnpike. Don't miss this opportunity to buy your loved ones handcrafted holiday...

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 […]

Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business from Ground Zero! – February 15

  Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business from Ground Zero! 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 start a craft business or ensure their current business is […]

Upcoming Workshops

  • Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
     2024-12-10
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Create a beautiful pair of handmade silver earrings as a Christmas gift! Discover the art of jewelry-making in this immersive workshop where you’ll create your own pair of handmade sterling silver hoop earrings! Perfect for beginners and those looking to build their metalworking skills, this class will cover essential …

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  • Flameworked Holiday Ornaments
     2024-12-11
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Learn how to make your own glass icicles and snowman ornaments in this fun class! Students will learn the basics of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass while creating their own unique holiday ornaments. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged …

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  • Flameworked Glass Snowmen
     2024-12-12
     5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to create cute Flameworked Glass Snowmen in this fun class! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass pieces utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. This workshop is entirely approachable from a beginner-level perspective and those with some experience …

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  • Glassblown Christmas Ornaments
     2024-12-12
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instructor: Michael Peluso Skill Level: Beginner Celebrate the holidays with a sparkle of creativity and craft beautiful ornaments to treasure for years to come! Unleash your creativity this holiday season by learning the art of glassblowing in our hands-on Glassblown Christmas Ornaments class. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their skills, this workshop …

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  • Stained Glass Snowflakes
     2024-12-14
     9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner During this one-day workshop, stained glass Master Artisan Dan Hayward will share his techniques for creating “snowflakes” from stained glass. Dan will help you through each of the steps from selecting materials, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, positioning the pieces, soldering, and finishing. Participants will be able …

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  • Faux Bois
     2024-12-14
     9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Jeffrey McCombie Skill Level: Beginner Capture the spirit of wood-crafting without felling a single tree! Faux bois fools the eye by imitating the rustic texture and characteristics of wood. From the French word for false wood, the process refers to the artistic imitation of wood in various media. In this class, students will be …

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  • Flameworked Glass Snowmen
     2024-12-14
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to create cute Flameworked Glass Snowmen in this new class! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass pieces utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. This workshop is entirely approachable from a beginner-level perspective and those with some experience …

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  • Inside Out Wood Turning
     2024-12-14
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Bob Jacques Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of inside out wood turning and create a truly unique piece! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn essential techniques like turning between centers and duplicating forms to craft beautifully symmetrical designs. Begin by making a sample piece to familiarize yourself with the process, then let your …

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  • Bob Jacques
    Bob Jacques is an experienced educator with a lifelong commitment to hands-on learning and technical skills development. With a 35-year career teaching technology and woodshop at Cumberland Valley High School, Bob has guided countless students in mastering foundational and advanced techniques in woodworking. Bob brought his expertise to Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), where he has spent the last six years continuing his passion for teaching. 

  • Holiday Tree Mosaic
     2024-12-14
     2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner/Novice Glass and tiles can make your unique and beautiful snowy, green, or multi-color tree! I will teach you how to cut the glass pieces and tiles, glue them to the board, and grout it. Everyone will make one tree mosaic (about 5-inch tall) to take home. It can be …

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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

  • Holiday Gelli Printing
     2024-12-14
     2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey Skill Level: Beginner Gelli Printing is a form of printmaking in which acrylic paints are applied to flexible printing plates of gelatin using a brayer. In this fun and playful holiday workshop, participants will leave with a beautiful set of unique greeting cards, holiday gift tags, along with bonus gift wrap, all created …

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  • Lisa Stuckey
    Lisa Stuckey is an artist, educator, and life long learner with 25+ years of teaching experience. She has a B.S. in art education, and earned her Masters in Art Education while staying home to raise her family. Lisa has worked in a variety of places over the years which enabled her to continue growing as an artist. She's passionate about helping others unleash their creativity and encourages playful experimentation, fun, and JOY in her workshops. http://@lisastuckeyart


Fine Craft As A Business

  • Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business from Ground Zero
     2025-02-15
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business from Ground Zero! 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 start a craft business or ensure their current business is set …

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