Fine Craft as a Business Program

PGC’s Fine Craft As A Business (FCB) program was initiated in 2018.  Our goal is to assist PGC members and others in navigating the business world so they can be successful in running an art/craft business and/or participating in a craft fair.  We do this by offering workshops and a Mentor Program to help people set up, maintain, or expand their art/craft business and to enrich their business skills in general.  Workshops are open to both PGC Members and the public. The Mentor program is open only to PGC Members.


2026 Fine Craft as a Business Class Schedule

Professional Craft Artist Origin Stories

Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator: Mea Rhee
Speakers: 3 Professional Craft Artists
(Details coming soon)

How to Launch a Craft Business, 2026 Version

Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presenters:
Karen Peiffer – Board President, Pa Guild of Craftsmen
Emil Mellow – PDC Board Member, Artist/Illustrator
Robert Prebola and Toni Kramer – Kendal, Prebola & Jones, LLC Accounting (to cover legal structure too)
Donna Lashof, Master Artisan, Pottery
This workshop is specially designed for craftpeople who want to start a craft business or ensure their
current business is set up properly and follows the best practices for legality, insurance coverage, tax
payments, etc. Also, learn about sales channels, copyrights, etc.
Sign up online here.

Fine Craft as a Business Workshops

PGC offers a series of workshops as part of the Fine Craft as a Business program to help you set up, maintain, or expand your art/craft business and to enrich your business skills in general. Workshops are scheduled 2-3 times per year.  Depending on the topics, we have half-day and full day programs that usually take place on a Saturday.  They will be publicized on the PGC website and on social media.  Programs are presented either via Zoom and/or In-Person.  All programs will be recorded.  Topics include but are not limited to the following list:

  • Using social media to market and/or sell your work
  • Business Basics (setting up a business, taxes, insurance, copywriting)
  • Social media basics (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  • Website design
  • Applying to Art/Craft fairs
  • Effective booth design
  • Selling to shops and galleries
  • Managing your inventory
  • Pricing your work
  • Photographing your work
  • Consignment versus wholesale sales
  • Writing an artist statement
  • Creating business logos
  • Where to go to get business cards, banners designed/printed?
  • Marketing and branding your work
  • Preparing for a juried craft fair
  • Preparing for jurying to become a Master Artisan
  • Handling payments at craft fairs

Program / Workshop Fees:

  • Programs/workshops are available to all PGC members and the public for a nominal fee.
  • Program Videos:  Program recordings are free to participants.  If you did not attend a program and would like a link to the recording, the same registration fees apply. 
  • 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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  • Mea Rhee: The Art Festival Plan

    Mea Rhee of Good Elephant Pottery has been earning a living as a professional potter since 2010. She is a PGC Board Member, Master Artisan, and works to develop the Fine Craft as a Business events. Her blog post series titled “The Art Festival Plan” as helped to spawn dozens of craft businesses. Read these five information-dense blog posts for free!

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