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 – 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...

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.

Upcoming Local Chapter Events

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...

Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen’s 74th Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival

November 2 & 3, 2024

Saturday, November 2 from 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday, November 3 from 10AM to 3 PM
Kutztown University, O’Pake Fieldhouse South Campus Drive (Corner of Trexler Avenue and Baldy St.) Kutztown, PA 19530
Applications are open to participate in our Holiday Show. Participation is...

Haverford Guild of Craftsmen 2024 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

Applications are open from now until June 18th, 2024
Location: Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) at 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041 Date: November 9th & 10th Time: 10AM to 5PM both days The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is now accepting applications for their 2024 Holiday Art &...

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: Website Basics – What Kind & Why? – September 7

Fine Craft as a Business – Website Basics – What Kind & Why? Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), 335 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, 2nd Floor  (In person and via Zoom). Description: This class will have morning and afternoon sessions. In the morning, Christine Wright, creator of handwoven beaded jewelry and graphic designer, will […]

Upcoming Workshops

  • Ice Cream Mosaic
     2024-08-03
     1:00 pm - 4:00 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 Continue reading

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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

  • Woven Wall Hanging
     2024-08-03
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Beckie Hynes Skill Level: Beginner Weave a tapestry wall hanging in this fun class! Students will learn the basics of weaving on a frame loom, including various techniques to add texture and dimension. Each student will complete one wall hanging during class. Please bring paper and a pencil for sketching ideas. All materials are included Continue reading

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  • Bead Fest: Intermediate Flameworked Glass Beads
     2024-08-03
     2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Intermediate Elevate your flame-working skills to new heights in this Intermediate-level class tailored for adults with some prior experience in creating glass beads. This workshop delves deeper into the art of shaping molten glass, offering a rich exploration of advanced techniques, design principles, and the intricacies of working with borosilicate Continue reading

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  • Stained Glass Summer Fun
     2024-08-04
     9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner – glass cutting experience is helpful but not mandatory. This class allows you to make stained glass butterflies or stained glass flowers – or BOTH. For butterflies, after a quick refresher on cutting and grinding glass, you will select from among several patterns and from a rich array of Continue reading

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  • Date Night: Glassblowing
     2024-08-07
     7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Michael Peluso Skill Level: Beginner Join us for this fun date night class! Come knowing nothing, and leave with lots of knowledge and your own creations. Shot glass and a bud vase are some examples of what can be made in this workshop. No prior experience is required. All materials are included in the Continue reading

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  • Stained Glass Garden Stakes - Day 1
     2024-08-10
     9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Stained Glass Garden Stakes - Day 2
     2024-08-11
     9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner  A brightly colored stained glass garden stake provides an attractive focal point for any garden, entry point to a home, or even among plantings on a deck. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Master Artisan Dan Hayward will guide you through creating your own distinctive garden stake.  This is an ideal means Continue reading

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  • Stained Glass Open Studio
     2024-08-10
     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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  • Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
     2024-08-10
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Margery Erickson Skill Level: Beginner/Novice The class will start with an introduction to weaving terms, types of looms and various yarns. Participants will learn how to put yarn on a loom, practice various weaving techniques (hem stitching, leno lace, clasp weaving, Danish Medallions) and weave a wall hanging sampler or set of mug mats. Continue reading

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  • Margery Erickson
    Margery Erickson received Master Artisan status with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen in 1991. She specialized in hand weaving and wearable art. Other fiber interests include spinning yarn, crocheting, and knitting. Her formal education includes a degree in Social Science from Penn State and a Masters degree from Millersville University in Special Education.

  • Botanical Gelli Printing
     2024-08-10
     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey Skill Level: Beginner “Gelli Joy” – Botanical Printmaking 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 workshop, you will use leaves, feathers, even weeds to create beautiful monoprints. We will discuss color, composition, and Continue reading

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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

  • Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
     2024-08-13
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the captivating world of flameworked glass bead making in this hands-on and engaging class designed for adults exploring this mesmerizing art form for the first time. Led by experienced instructor, Jessica Keemer, this course provides a unique opportunity to delve into the ancient craft of shaping glass with Continue reading

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