PGC Fine Craft Fairs
Fine Craft Fair – 2026 Summer Fine Craft Fair at the Foundry 48
Fine Craft Fair – 2026 Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
PGC’s Fall Fine Craft Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center will feature 70+ fine art and fine craft artists exhibiting cutting edge, contemporary and upscale home furnishings, jewelry and accoutrements.
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
Pocono State Craft Festival 2026 – Applications Are Open
Saturday and Sunday, August 22 & 23, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM Both DaysApplications Close June 5, 2026
The Pocono State Craft Festival, August 22-23, 2026, at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm inn Stroudsburg, PA. Hours are: 10 - 4 each day, rain or shine. Come be a...
Chester County Craft Guild Summer Fine Craft Fair
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Chester County Chapter hosting a one day show on June 13, 2026 from 10am to 5pm.
Time: 10am to 5PMLocation: 1 Scouting Way, Exton, PA 19341Admission: $5 — for $2 off use the image in this post.
Local — Human — Handcrafted
This one-day show will...
Central PA: CALL FOR ARTISTS- Winter Craft Market
Application Deadline – July 31st
The Central PA Chapter is pleased to announce the annual juried 2026 Winter Craft Market will be December 5th. Celebrating 49 years and going strong, the Winter Craft Market attracts visitors from the State College area and surrounding counties, which has become a highly attended...
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
Upcoming Events
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Summer Fish Mosaic
2026-08-29
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Let’s make a fish mosaic to celebrate and remember this summer! You will learn how to nip glass pieces and glue them to make your unique fish mosaic. You will take home an approx. 6” and grout-less fish mosaic that is ready to hang! Please note * A materials …
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Workshop Teachers
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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Lighted Sea Glass Succulents
2026-08-29
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Elena Lagana Skill Level: Beginner Create a beautiful, glowing sea glass succulent in a terracotta flower pot! In this fun and beginner-friendly workshop, you will design your own succulent using real sea glass and soft LED lights. The instructor will guide you step by step as you arrange the glass pieces, build the succulent …
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Workshop Teachers
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Elena Lagana
I teach epoxy resin, micro beads and epoxy sculpt jewelry making, and mosaics at local gift shops, Tamaqua Arts Center, and Gallery on the Square in Millersburg. My classes are tailored for students aged 5 and up, accommodating 10-12 participants per session. Depending on the project, classes are offered as one-day or two-day workshops, providing hands-on instruction and creative exploration. www.etsy.com/shop/elenasboutiquestudio FB page: Elena’s Boutique Studio
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Botanical Jewelry in Precious Metal Clay - Day 1
2026-09-18
11:00 am - 1:30 pm -
Botanical Jewelry in Precious Metal Clay - Day 2
2026-09-25
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All *** This is a two-day class, Friday, September 18 & Friday, September 25 from 11 am-1:30 pm *** Come explore the art of precious metal clay and create your own silver jewelry inspired by botanical finds. In this two-part series, you’ll press flowers and leaves into metal clay, which …
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Autumn Leaf Mosaic
2026-09-19
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner In Japan, where I came from, four seasons are at the heart of its culture. As in Pennsylvania, the change of seasons is appreciated. Foliage is highly admired this time of the year. Let’s make your own autumn leaf with colorful glass and celebrate this colorful season! You will …
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Workshop Teachers
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
2026-09-19
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margery Erickson Skill Level: Beginner/Novice The class will start with an introduction to weaving terms, types of looms and various yarns. Participants will learn how to put yarn on a loom, practice various weaving techniques (hem stitching, leno lace, clasp weaving, Danish Medallions) and weave a wall hanging sampler or set of mug mats. …
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Workshop Teachers
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Margery Erickson
Margery Erickson received Master Artisan status with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen in 1991. She specialized in hand weaving and wearable art. Other fiber interests include spinning yarn, crocheting, and knitting. Her formal education includes a degree in Social Science from Penn State and a Masters degree from Millersville University in Special Education.
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Needle Felted Owls
2026-09-19
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon crafting an adorable Needle Felted Owls! No prior experience is required; Lisa will guide you every step of the way. All the necessary supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you’ll learn a …
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Personalized Pressed Flower Art
2026-09-26
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Elena Lagana Skill Level: Beginner In this class, you will create a personalized keepsake, monogram, or photo design using natural pressed flowers on a glass frame of your choice: a 12” x 15” frame or a 6” x 4” floating double-glass frame. You will work with a wide variety of pressed flowers and learn …
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Workshop Teachers
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Elena Lagana
I teach epoxy resin, micro beads and epoxy sculpt jewelry making, and mosaics at local gift shops, Tamaqua Arts Center, and Gallery on the Square in Millersburg. My classes are tailored for students aged 5 and up, accommodating 10-12 participants per session. Depending on the project, classes are offered as one-day or two-day workshops, providing hands-on instruction and creative exploration. www.etsy.com/shop/elenasboutiquestudio FB page: Elena’s Boutique Studio
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Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business
2026-10-17
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business – 2026 Version Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), 335 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, 2nd Floor (In person and via Zoom). Description: Saturday, October 17, 2026 – ½ day Session – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2nd floor, large classroom This workshop is …
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Redware Sgraffito Plate
2026-10-17
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Denise Wilz Skill Level: Beginner This workshop will focus on the sgraffito technique used by 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German potters to make expressive designs in their folk art pottery. Sgraffito means to “scratch” and workshop participants will draw and scratch a design on a redware plate. Participants can choose a traditional Pennsylvania …
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Denise Wilz
Denise Wilz has been creating Pennsylvania Redware since 2002. She is a Master Artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and is included in the Directory of Traditional American Crafts presented by Early American Life magazine. Denise has a degree in Studio Art from Moravian University and was a computer programmer prior to opening her pottery studio. Veranda magazine featured her work in 2023 in the article "A Fiery Renaissance ~ Modern potters are reshaping centuries-old ceramic arts, signaling a bold new era for American craft". Her article Pennsylvania Redware was published in Pottery Making Illustrated magazine and is included in three books by the American Ceramic Society. wilzpottery.com
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Needle Felted Mushroom & Reindeer Ornaments
2026-10-24
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon crafting an adorable Needle Felted Mushroom & Reindeer Ornaments! No prior experience is required; Lisa will guide you every step of the way. All the necessary supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Join us for a fun-filled workshop where …
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