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 – 2024 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48
Fine Craft Fair – Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
Chester County Craft Guild 2023 Holiday Fine Craft Fair
December 9th & 10th
Call for Artists – Applications close October 1st. Apply on EntryThingy here. Location: Ludwig's Corner Fire Hall, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343 Times: Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 11am to 4pm This is a 2-day indoor show in beautiful Chester county. This is a juried...Susquehanna Valley Chapter – SVC Mall Holiday Shop
4th Annual SVC Mall HOLIDAY Shop
Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Black Friday through Christmas Eve Times: Mall Hours (check susquehannavalleymall.com ) Location: One Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and loved ones from local artisans! The storefront will be open during...Upcoming Guild Events
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s Guild Store – First Fridays
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Events
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Santa's Workshop: Gold & Silver Jewelry
2023-12-23
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Tis the season to make handmade gifts for your loved ones! Join Jessica Keemer for this new workshop making custom silver jewelry pieces to give as gifts or adorn yourself for your upcoming holiday parties and family gatherings. Students will have the option to make a set of three Continue reading
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Pear Gourds
2023-12-30
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Jeffrey McCombie Skill Level: Beginner Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the unique craft of gourding through the creation of a simple, but beautiful pear. To create your unique pear we will focus on elements of design and color. After selecting your gourd, you will learn proper cleaning, sanding, and leveling techniques Continue reading
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Silver Wrap Rings
2023-12-30
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Kelly Tucci Skill Level: All skill levels In this workshop, students will learn how to fabricate, solder, and stone set a spiral wrap ring in sterling silver. A variety of cast silver appliques will be available for students to choose from including sea turtles, shells, moons, stars, horseshoes, and leaves along with an array Continue reading
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Ceramic Snowmen
2023-12-30
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner In this creative workshop, participants will learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture then shape and join clay slabs to form a snowman. Participants will use underglazes for color. The instructor will glaze and fire the finished pieces in her studio and return them for pick up within two Continue reading
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Ceramic Hearts
2024-01-06
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner In this creative workshop, participants will learn to roll clay slabs, cut out shapes and use various textures to create heart decorations. Each participant will create several heart pieces – a jewelry dish, a wall hanging and/or a garland. The instructor will fire the finished pieces in her studio Continue reading
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2024-01-07
10:30 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 Continue reading
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Forming, & Roll Printing
2024-01-07
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! 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 Continue reading
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Glass Flower Pendants
2024-01-10 - 2024-01-21
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Make a beautiful glass flower pendant in this fun workshop! Students will use borosilicate color rods to make their flower pendants. Students will make approximately 2-3 pieces. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged 13 and up. Become a member of the Continue reading
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Cloisonné Enameling - Day 1
2024-01-13
9:30 am - 4:30 pm -
Cloisonné Enameling - Day 2
2024-01-14
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Learn this ancient technique to make a beautifully finished piece of cloisonné jewelry. Students will learn to apply transparent vitreous enamel on fine silver. Techniques covered will be filing, heating the silver (flashing), doming, wire forming, wet packing, sifting, and grinding enamel, and kiln use. Beginner level is accepted, Continue reading
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Make a Ceramic Feathered Winter Tree
2024-01-13
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Susan Burlingame Skill Level: Beginner Make a ceramic feathered winter tree. Trees will be made using a pattern to cut out and build clay into a pyramid tree form. Each layer can be textured with items brought in from home or provided texture tools. Instructor will take finished trees home to dry slowly, glaze Continue reading