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
Fine Craft Fair – 2025 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
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...
Chester County Craft Guild 2024 Fine Art & Craft Fair
November 2 & 3, 2024
Saturday, November 2 from 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, November 3 from 11AM to 4 PM
Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Avenue, West Chester, PA 19382
Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and your loved ones!
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen 2024 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
Waitlist applications are open from now until October 1st
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 &...
Central PA – Winter Craft Market
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 December 7th. The artist...
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
Fine Craft as a Business: Website Basics – What Kind & Why? – September 7
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Events
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Wheel Thrown Pottery
2024-10-12
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Instructor: Carlo Jury Skill Level: Beginner Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw clay? In this two-hour class, students will learn the skills necessary to throw bowls, cups, and cylinders. Each student will have the chance to make several pieces and choose from 2 house glazes to fire their work in. The first piece Continue reading
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Glass Flower Pendants
2024-10-15
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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Nantucket Baskets - Day 1
2024-10-19
9:00 am - 1:00 pm -
Nantucket Baskets - Day 2
2024-10-26
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Some basket weaving experience is preferred but not required This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing. The mold size will be between 3 and 5 inches with a solid cherry rim and base. It is Continue reading
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Stained Glass Halloween: Spider Webs! - Day 1
2024-10-19
9:00 am - 4:30 pm -
Stained Glass Halloween: Spider Webs! - Day 2
2024-10-20
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Stained Glass Halloween: Spider Webs! Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Class description: Master Artisan Dan Hayward has created a number of patterns for stained glass Spider Webs. Available only during October, this class offers each participant the opportunity to create an artwork that is unique in look and character. Unleash your imagination Continue reading
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Stained Glass Open Studio
2024-10-19
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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Glass Plant Stake Mushrooms
2024-10-19
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Ilene Schenkel Skill Level: Beginner Flameworking with soft glass, you will start with a basic barrel shape, add and shape glass mushroom caps, and then apply some creative designs to the cap and base with your choice of colors. Add these adorable 9-11” handcrafted plant stakes to liven up your potted plants or fairy Continue reading
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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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Nantucket Baskets - Day 1
2024-10-19
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm -
Nantucket Baskets - Day 2
2024-10-26
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Some basket weaving experience is preferred but not required This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing. The mold size will be between 3 and 5 inches with a solid cherry rim and base. It is Continue reading
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Fraktur Tulips
2024-10-19
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Smucker-Beidler Skill Level: Beginner Folk art flowers are always a good idea! In this 3 hour workshop, we’ll explore how Fraktur artists used pattern and color to create colorful tulips. Participants will start with their choice of a tulip template and then shown how to create a small finished piece in their own Continue reading
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Make Your Own Ceramic Mug
2024-10-20
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: Susan Burlingame Skill Level: Beginner Hand-build your own ceramic mug in this class! Students will learn how to roll out clay, imprint with texture, and build a mug. You will pick a finish glaze from provided samples. Mugs will dry slowly and be kiln-fired and glazed by the instructor. The mugs will be brought Continue reading
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Bezel Set Layered Pendants
2024-10-22
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this new workshop, students will learn how to fabricate their a bezel set layered pendant in sterling silver to create a one-of-a-kind piece! Students will have an array of 6mm semi-precious cabochons to choose from for their piece. The basics of metalsmithing, soldering, stamping, texturizing, and polishing will Continue reading