PGC Fine Craft Fairs
Fine Craft Fair – 2026 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48
Fine Craft Fair – 2026 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
48th Annual Winter Craft Market, December 6, 2025
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Annual Supply Swap
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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Flameworked Glass Snowmen
2025-12-20
1:00 pm - 4:00 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 snowmen 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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Silver Stacking Rings
2025-12-21
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner This hands-on class is designed for adults with little to no prior experience in jewelry making. Over the course of three hours, you will learn the fundamental skills necessary to create a beautiful set of three sterling silver rings. By the end of the class, you will have crafted …
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Knit Happens – Your First Stitches! - Day 1
2025-12-21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm -
Knit Happens – Your First Stitches! - Day 2
2025-12-28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Cheryl Lampard Skill level: Beginner Date & Time: This is a two-part workshop Part 1: Sunday, December 21st 2.00PM – 4.00 PM Part 2: Sunday, December 28th 2.00PM – 4.00 PM Have you ever watched someone knit and thought, I wish I could do that? Now’s your moment! Discover the joy of knitting by …
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Cheryl Lampard
Cheryl Lampard is the creator of Knitter Matters, where her weekly knitting videos and workshops inspire a global community. She has created over 100 Knitter Matters episodes on YouTube. One client described working with her as “like having your very own Mary Poppins.” Her journey began in Brighton, UK, when she founded YōMō Designer Yarns & Knitwear, a pioneering store known for its bold, color-blocked displays and exclusive designs. She was also commissioned to create a collection for the luxury cashmere house W. Bill of Bond Street, London. Certified by the Craft Yarn Council – the primary organization for the yarn industry – as both a Knit Instructor and Knit Teacher, Cheryl teaches knitting workshops across the community. A cancer survivor herself, she leads a supportive knitting group at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster, PA, offering patients and carers the comfort of creativity and connection. She is also the founder of Style Matters International, an internationally recognized image consultancy, and has appeared live on Fox TV as a Royal Style Expert during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Cheryl can be contacted at cheryl@knittermatters.com.
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Flameworked Glass Icicles
2025-12-23
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Create your own dazzling glass icicle ornaments in this hands-on class! You’ll dive into the art of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass, shaping beautiful, one-of-a-kind icicles to decorate your home or give as gifts. Jessica will guide you through the basics, ensuring you leave with both new skills …
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Flameworked Glass Icicles – December 23Read More »
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2025-12-27
10:00 am - 1:00 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 …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting
2025-12-27
2:00 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! 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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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting – December 27Read More »
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Mandala Mosaics for the New Year!
2026-01-03
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner/Novice Let’s start a New Year making your own mandala! We will start with a mandala brainstorming for the new year. A mandala is an art to symbolize the universe. You will be introduced to the basic skills of mosaic making, then make your own original 4-inch round mandala mosaic …
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Mandala Mosaics for the New Year! – January 3Read More »
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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
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Needle Felted Penguin
2026-01-03
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Learn to make an adorable Needle Felted Penguin with a needle, foam, and some wool! All materials are provided, including a foam felting pad and two felting needles. No experience is necessary; local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman will walk you through this fun and easy craft step by step! …
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Needle Felted Penguins – January 3Read More »
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Mosaic Jewelry
2026-01-04
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Let’s break some glass and make an original pendant! You can choose your base shape. Also there are a variety of glass colors and tiles to choose from. You will learn how to cut glass pieces and tiles with a pair of nippers (a hand tool). Then you will …
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Mosaic Jewelry – January 4Read More »
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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
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting
2026-01-04
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Kelly Tucci 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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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting – January 4Read More »




