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

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.

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...

Upcoming Local Chapter Events

Reading-Berks – Spring Fine Art & Craft Festival Saturday, May 4, 2024

Application Deadline: April 15th

Time: 9 AM to 3 PM Location: Renninger’s Farmer’s Market, Outside under the Pavilion 740 Noble Street Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530 Download an Application Here There is no application fee. Applications are open till April 15th. For more information, visit the website here: https://rbcrafts.org/festivals/first-saturdays/ We’re gearing up...

Call for Artists – Haverford 2024 Spring Art & Fine Craft Show

Rolling Jury Application Deadline: April 20th
The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is now accepting applications for their 2024 Spring Art & Fine Craft Show! This is an indoor juried event, featuring some of the finest arts and crafts in the Philadelphia area. HGC Fine Art & Craft Shows attract visitors...

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...

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 – Your Craft Show Experience: From Application to Exhibition to “I DID IT!” – February 24

  Fine Craft as a Business – Your Craft Show Experience: From Application to Exhibition to “I DID IT!” Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), 335 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, 2nd Floor  (In person and via Zoom). Our PGC has created two brand new Fine Craft Fairs for 2024.  The changes we made make […]

Smithsonian Craft Show & Renwick Gallery Bus Trip – May 2

Join us for a Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Coach Trip to Washington, DC on May 2 to visit the Smithsonian Craft Show and Renwick Gallery! May 2, 2024 Round trip coach to the Smithsonian Crafts Show and the Renwick GalleryFee – $90.00. The fee does not include entry fees or lunch. Schedule:8:00 am Depart PA […]

Upcoming Workshops

  • Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
     2024-05-02
     6:30 pm - 9:00 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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  • Dovetailed Salt Cellar Box - Day 2
     2024-05-05
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Dovetailed Salt Cellar Box - Day 1
     2024-05-04
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Evan Germann Skill Level: Beginner/Novice to Advanced Dive into the art of dovetail joinery in our new workshop! Learn to craft a dovetailed salt cellar box, concentrating on precision joinery techniques in this two-day workshop. This class suits all levels, from beginners to seasoned woodworkers eager to refine their skills. Students will leave with a Continue reading


  • Solar Quartz Pendants
     2024-05-04
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Make a one of a one-of-a-kind solar quartz pendant in sterling silver in this new class! Solar quartz is said to enhance energy and bring emotional strength to the wearer. Students will dive into the world of jewelry making, specifically focusing on the art of crafting exquisite pieces in sterling Continue reading

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  • Fused Glass Mosaic Bowls
     2024-05-04
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner Explore the craft of fused glass while creating your own vivid fused glass mosaic bowl in this 3 hour class. Students will cut pieces of glass in various sizes to assemble on a palette of black glass in a pattern of their choice. The piece will be taken to Continue reading

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  • Origami Wreath
     2024-05-04
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Amanda Church of Whimsical Folds Skill Level: Beginner Have fun making an origami wreath. Fold 18 modules, each from a large square 8 inches by 8 inches and connect them together to form a circle. There are no complicated folds making the class suitable for beginners as well as being fun for anyone with more Continue reading

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  • Amanda Church
    I have loved crafts since I was young and always enjoyed paper crafts since it is a material easy to obtain and inexpensive. Having spent many years as a Bookkeeper, crafting has always been a good way to relax and unwind. Modular Origami is my main passion as the designs that can be produced are limitless. It is a way to spread joy with paper without words.

  • Matisse Gelli Printing - Day 1
     2024-05-04
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Matisse Gelli Printing - Day 2
     2024-05-05
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey Skill Level: Beginner Gelli printing is a form of mono-printing in which acrylic paints are applied to flexible printing plates of gelatin using a brayer. In this fun and playful 2-day workshop, you will cut out paper stencils inspired by artist Henri Matisse. The stencils are used on the gelli plate to block 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

  • Gold & Silver Rutilated Quartz Earrings
     2024-05-04
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Immerse yourself in the art of jewelry fabrication, explore the magic of rutilated quartz, and leave the class with a wearable masterpiece that reflects your individual style and craftsmanship in this new workshop! Students will dive into the world of jewelry making, specifically focusing on crafting exquisite earrings in 14k Continue reading

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  • Stained Glass Open Studio
     2024-05-05
     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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  • Stained Glass Garden Party
     2024-05-05
     9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level:  Intermediate – Prior beginner or equivalent class required. During this 1-day class, you will make a 3-D succulent using a pattern for the leaves and step-by-step instructions provided by the instructor.  All of the cutting, grinding, and foiling steps will be familiar to anyone who has taken any of Dan’s Continue reading

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  • Glass Flower Pendants
     2024-05-05
     10:30 am - 1:00 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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