PGC Fine Craft Fairs

Fine Craft Fair – Spring Rittenhouse Square, May 12-14, 2023

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen showcases American-made Fine Craft in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square. It is a thriving, walkable area of the city, alive with restaurants, offices, high-income residents, businesses, museums, and universities. This highly attended show draws customers from Philadelphia, its surrounding suburbs, as well as New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Show attendance also benefits from being in a high tourist attended area of the city.
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Fine Craft Fair – Summer Ludwig’s Corner, June 24-25, 2023

We are thrilled to announce our second year at this outdoor venue in the picturesque countryside of Chester County. This easy-to-access location, just 5 miles from the PA Turnpike Downingtown exit offers a serene setting for our 100+ artists and ample parking for our guests. This event draws from the City of Philadelphia and its affluent suburbs, and the rapidly growing southeastern PA area. Patrons should plan to spend the day shopping for cutting-edge, contemporary fine craft including jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, men’s and women’s wearables, and upscale home furnishings while enjoying a myriad of options from our food truck court.
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Fine Craft Fair – Summer Chase Center on the Riverfront, July 29-30, 2023

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen showcases American-made Fine Craft in the beautiful, climate-controlled, easy-to-access, Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE. This highly attended show draws customers from Wilmington, Philadelphia, its surrounding suburbs, as well as New Jersey, and Maryland.
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Fine Craft Fair – Fall Rittenhouse Square, October 13-15, 2023

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen showcases American-made Fine Craft in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square. It is a thriving, walkable area of the city, alive with restaurants, offices, high-income residents, businesses, museums, and universities. This highly attended show draws customers from Philadelphia, its surrounding suburbs, as well as New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Show attendance also benefits from being in a high tourist attended area of the city.
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Upcoming Local Chapter Events

Yellow Breeches: The 35th Annual Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival – June 3, 2023

Now Accepting Applications through March 1
Date: June 3, 2023The 35th Annual Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival, held in Boiling Springs, PA (Cumberland County) is seeking craftsmen applications for its popular one day show...
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Call for Artisans – Pocono State Craft Festival 2023

Now in its 28th year, the Pocono State Craft Festival has long been a favorite of artisans who return year after year. Craftspeople give it great reviews for its friendly atmosphere and great organization.Apply to this year’s show today: online at
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Haverford: 2023 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

Applications are open from now until June 20, 2023
Location: Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) at 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041Date: November 11 & 12, 2023Time: 10AM to 5PM both daysCost: (10x10) $315Link to Apply: https://www.entrythingy.com/d=haverfordguild.org#dashboardThe Haverford...
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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 […]
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Upcoming Workshops

Upcoming Events

  • Native Plant Nature Journals at Homefields Care Farms
     2023-08-13
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Carol Welsh Skill Level: All skill levels We are offering this class on two dates, August 13 & 27 from 1-4 pm. You may attend one or both sessions. Participants in each session will be provided with 10 unique native plants to observe, study, draw, paint, and learn. Attend both sessions and learn about Continue reading

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  • Beginning Stained Glass - Day 1
     2023-08-17
     9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Beginning Stained Glass - Day 2
     2023-08-18
     9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of making stained glass! PA Guild of Craftsman Master Artisan Dan Hayward will introduce participants 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 breaking Continue reading

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  • Stained Glass Flowers
     2023-08-19
     9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: All During this workshop, stained glass Master Artisan Dan Hayward will share his techniques for creating brightly colored flowers from stained glass. Based on the process used in Dan’s popular Snowflake classes, he will help you through each of the steps from selecting materials, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, Continue reading

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  • Painting with Textiles
     2023-08-19
     12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Lauren Koch Skill Level: All skill levels This class will take everything you know about quilting and put a new spin on it. Fabric assemblage has unlimited potential and in this workshop we will cover a variety of textile techniques including upholstery, appliqué, embroidery, and much more. Learn how to incorporate these new skills Continue reading

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  • Lauren Koch
    Lauren G. Koch is an internationally exhibiting, interdisciplinary artist and musician. She is originally from Georgia with strong roots in Appalachia; however, she has been based out of Maryland since 2017. Lauren received her MFA from the University of Maryland in the midst of the 2020 COVID lockdown. When she is not teaching printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, and creative mindfulness workshops in the DC area, she is supporting art non-profits as a graphic designer and marketing manager. Lauren's work is strongly influenced by her heritage, drawing from fleeting personal experiences and remnants of collective memory.

  • Colorful Mushroom Garden Stakes
     2023-08-20
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Peiffer Skill Level: Beginner In this new class, students will learn how to make beautiful and unique ceramic mushroom garden stakes that can be used to add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space. This class is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in ceramics. Students will be provided with all Continue reading

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  • Mushroom Wind Chimes
     2023-08-27
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Peiffer Skill Level: Beginner Create whimsical & charming ceramic mushroom wind chimes for your patio or porch in this new class! Students will be provided with all the necessary materials, including clay, tools, and a variety of glazes to choose from. Step-by-step instructions will be provided by the instructor. The wind chimes will need Continue reading

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  • Native Plant Nature Journals at Homefields Care Farms
     2023-08-27
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Carol Welsh Skill Level: All skill levels We are offering this class on two dates, August 13 & 27 from 1-4 pm. You may attend one or both sessions. Participants in each session will be provided with 10 unique native plants to observe, study, draw, paint, and learn. Attend both sessions and learn about Continue reading

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  • Date Night: Introduction to Glassblowing
     2023-08-30
     6:00 pm - 8:00 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. About the Instructor: In life, the Continue reading

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  • Ceramic Wall Pockets
     2023-09-09
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner In this creative workshop, participants will learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture and join clay slabs to form a wall pocket. Participants will choose a glaze from a selection of samples. The instructor will glaze and fire the finished pieces in her studio and return them for pick Continue reading

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  • Ceramic Pumpkins
     2023-09-09
     2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner Make a ceramic pumpkin this fall that you can display year after year! In this creative workshop, participants will learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture and join clay slabs to form a small pumpkin. Participants will choose a glaze from a selection of samples. The instructor will glaze Continue reading

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