PGC Fine Craft Fairs

Watch this space for an exciting announcement about our upcoming 2024 shows. New locations and a new approach for better Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fairs.


Upcoming Local Chapter Events

Chester County Craft Guild 2023 Fall Fine Craft Fair

November 4th & 5th from 10am to 4PM

Call for Artists – Applications close August 15th. Apply on EntryThingy here. Location: Chester County Art Association, 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester, PA 19382 This is a 2-day indoor show in beautiful West Chester. This is a juried show that welcomes...

Reading-Berks – 73rd Annual Juried Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival

Applications are open through September
Date: November 4th & 5th, 2023 Time: 9-5 pm Saturday • 10-3 pm Sunday (new time) Location: Kutztown University, O’Pake Fieldhouse, South Campus Drive (Corner of Trexler Avenue and Baldy St.) Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530 At our 73rd Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival, you’ll...

Haverford: 2023 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

November 11th & 12th from 10AM to 5PM both days
Location: Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) at 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041 Date: November 11 & 12, 2023 Time: 10AM to 5PM both days From 10AM to 5PM on November 11 & 12, we will be at...

Central PA Chapter- 46th Annual Winter Craft Market

46TH ANNUAL WINTER CRAFT MARKET Date: December 2, 2023 Time: 9am-6pm Location: N ittany Valley Sports Centre /177 Champion Drive State College, PA 16803 Event Infomation: ww w.wintercraftmarket.com Contact: wintercraftmarket@gmail.com The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Central PA Chapter is pleased to announce that the 2023 Winter Craft Market is back...

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...

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

  • Glass Icicles
     2023-11-19
     2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Learn how to make lovely glass icicle ornaments in this fun class! Students will learn the basics of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass while creating their own unique icicles. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged 13 and up.  About Continue reading

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  • Modular Origami Christmas Ornaments
     2023-11-26
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Amanda Church of Whimsical Folds Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of Modular Origami in this new class! Students will make their own unique Christmas ornaments out of an array of colorful paper.  All materials will be provided. Cancellation/Refund Policy:  To purchase a ticket at the member discounted rate, please login here.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.

  • Silver Spiral Rings
     2023-11-26
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Kelly Rapp 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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  • Introduction to Glassblowing: Holiday Ornaments
     2023-11-28
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instructor: Michael Peluso Skill Level: Beginner Join us for an evening introduction to glassblowing and explore the world of glass while learning how to make your own holiday ornaments! Come knowing nothing, leave with lots of knowledge and your own creations. No prior experience is required. All materials are included in the tuition. *** Please Continue reading

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  • Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
     2023-11-30
     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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  • Make a Custom Hoodie or Sweatshirt
     2023-12-02
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: William Jefferies Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate; must have some level of experience using a sewing machine. In this class, students will learn to sew a hooded sweatshirt/sweatshirt. Each student may bring their own fabrics or other material(s)and notions for this class or materials can be provided. Materials needed for class: 3 yds of sweatshirt fleece/French Continue reading

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  • William Jefferies
    Hello there! My name is William and my obsession with the fashion industry started in 10th grade when I first learned screen printing and I began making t-shirts for family and friends. After high school, I embarked on a mission to gain further knowledge about the fashion industry attending Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts(AiYork) and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design.

  • Soft Glass Bead Making
     2023-12-02
     1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Ilene Schenkel Skill Level: Beginner Learn the basics of flameworking using soft or Effetre glass. Make a variety of glass beads with basic donut or barrel shapes while learning how to manage heat control.  Add simple decorations such as dots, broken tidbits of glass called frit, or a combination of colors to get beautiful 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

  • Modular Origami Snowflakes
     2023-12-02
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Amanda Church of Whimsical Folds Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon learning the art of Modular Origami in this fun class! During the workshop, you will learn how to fold and connect the individual modules to form a snowflake.  Kits will be provided with enough pieces to complete a one-of-a-kind snowflake! All materials are included 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.

  • Glass Icicles
     2023-12-02
     5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Learn how to make your own glass icicle ornaments in this class! Students will learn the basics of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass while creating their own unique icicles. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged 13 and up.  About Continue reading

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  • Glass Icicles
     2023-12-03
     10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Learn how to make your own glass icicle ornaments in this class! Students will learn the basics of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass while creating their own unique icicles. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged 13 and up.  About Continue reading

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