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
Chester County Craft Guild – Call for Artists
Deadline to Apply is March 31, 2026
The Chester County Craft Guild is now accepting applications for their 2026 Summer Fine Craft Fair on Saturday, June 13.
Time: 10am to 5PMLocation: 1 Scouting Way, Exton, PA 19341
This one-day show will be held in a new, modern facility with high...
2026 Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen Member Show
March 20, 2026 through March 29, 2026
Gallery Hours:Fri 3/20 4-8pSat 3/21 10a-6pSun 3/22 11a-5pFri 3/27 4-8pSat 3/28 10a-6pSun 3/29 11a-4p
What: 2nd Annual Member Showcase and Sale
Who: 31 Artists of the Bucks Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen.
When: Two weekends: March 20-22 and March 27-29, 2026...
Reading-Berks 2026 Spring Fine Art & Craft Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Renninger’s Farmer’s Market, Kutztown, PA(Outside under the Pavilion – Rain or Shine!)
Join us for a delightful day of fine art and craftsmanship at the Reading-Berks Spring Fine Art & Craft Festival! Hosted by the Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen, this...
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 Sea Turtles
2026-04-04
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of flameworking while creating your own glass sea turtle figurine. With guidance from instructor Phil Hackman, you’ll explore the process of melting and shaping solid glass at the torch, working with a fun range of colors and design options to make …
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Redware Ornaments
2026-04-04
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Smucker-Beidler Skill Level: Beginner Learn some of the fascinating history of early Pennsylvania Redware pottery, including how it was mined and processed, to the role and life of the potter within the Pennsylvania German culture. Students will start with a prepared slab of red clay with white slip and to cut out and …
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Introduction to Flameworking: Glass Pendants
2026-04-09
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of flameworking glass in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to spark your creativity. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with a torch to shape and manipulate molten glass into beautiful and unique pendants! This class provides a hands-on introduction to the techniques and tools of glass …
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Flameworked Glass Turtle Plant Stakes
2026-04-11
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Ilene Schenkel Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner For this beginner to advanced beginner flameworking class, we will work with soft Italian glass. You will learn how to melt glass on a stainless steel rod, shape it, and learn to apply head, tail, feet and facial features using flameworking tools. Have fun applying frit, dots and …
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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 April Showers
2026-04-11
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner Create a stained glass piece inspired by April showers. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. You will be guided through each of the steps from selecting a pattern, selecting the glass, cutting the pieces, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, …
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Stained Glass Flower Suncatcher
2026-04-11
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner During this one day workshop you will create a stained glass flower suncatcher. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. You will be guided through each of the steps from selecting materials, cutting the pieces, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, positioning the …
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Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
2026-04-11
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. …
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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.
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Needle Felted Bunny
2026-04-11
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon crafting an adorable Needle Felted Bunny on an embroidery hoop! No prior experience is required; Lisa will guide you every step of the way. All the necessary supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Join us for a fun-filled workshop …
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Beginning Stained Glass - Day 1
2026-04-15
9:30 am - 4:00 pm -
Beginning Stained Glass - Day 2
2026-04-16
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of making stained glass in this two day workshop! You will be introduced 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 …
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Verdigris Copper Ginkgo Earrings
2026-04-17
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All Join Hattie in the jewelry studio and make a beautiful pair of verdigris copper ginkgo earrings, Hattie’s own design that she sells at Longwood Gardens and Terrain. Students will use a jeweler’s saw to cut out their ginkgo leaf, hammer texture ripples into the copper, heat and shape each …
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