Fine Craft as a Business Workshop
Recording Date: January 10, 2026
Length: 3.75 hours
Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), 335 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, 2nd Floor (In person and via Zoom).
Description:
This workshop is designed to teach craft people the “art” of applying to an art/craft show: how to photograph your work with a cell phone and simple equipment; how to write a strong artist statement, how to edit your photos, and how to make your photography stand out for jury selection.
Speakers:
Emil Mellow
Master Artisan, Board Member, PA Designer Craftsmen; Artist/Illustrator
Emil Mellow will demonstrate taking cell phone photos using a white box.
Paula Lewis
Master Artisan, Enameling; Was VP of Standards for PGC; Served PGC in various roles for over 20 years
Paula Lewis will teach how to write a strong Artist Statement.
Mea Rhee
Master Artisan, Pottery; Member of the Fine Craft as a Business Committee, PGC
Mea Rhee will demonstrate how to use Photopea.com (a free online tool) to edit your photos.
Aviva Brandt Foster
Master Artisan, Glass, Mixed Media; Board President, PA Designer Craftsmen
Aviva Brandt Foster will present a slide show of actual photos of work and booths that have been submitted for craft shows. See which ones stood out and made the cut!
PGC’s Fine Craft As A Business program assists 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 show. 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.
