The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen offers an array of classes for adults in blacksmithing, glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, and pottery. Our workshops are accessible for everyone, with most being suitable for beginners. We strive to continually connect our Guild members and local artists to the local community through education. Join us for an afternoon or evening and learn a new skill!

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Our Project
The Guild has installed plumbing to operate our Flame Shop safely for glass workshops. This will create more educational prospects for students and income opportunities for our instructors.
The majority of our students live in Lancaster County as well as our instructors. Our glass instructors bring their scientific knowledge of the discipline making it a true STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) project.
This studio makes possible varied educational classes including marbles, beads, ornaments, jewelry, and more, and expands our workshop offerings for learners aged 12 and up.
The flame shop installation was made possible through funding from The Steinman Foundation.
We are grateful to our sponsors: Tempchek Mechanical Services, UGI, and PNC Bank.
Upcoming Events
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Leather Clutch - Online Workshop
2022-11-10 - 2023-12-31
12:20 pm - 11:55 pm
Instructor: Lisa Ditty Skill Level: Beginner “Make Me Mine” Leather Clutch Workshop – Online Class – Ongoing LPDstudios has teamed up with the PA Guild of Craftsmen and is now offering its first “Make Me Mine” Leather Clutch Workshop as an online class. Now you can create this beautiful leather clutch in your own home. Continue reading
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Wheel Thrown Pottery
2023-03-24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Carlo Jury Skill Level: Beginner Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw clay? In this two-hour class, students will learn the skills necessary to throw bowls, cups, and cylinders. Each student will have the chance to make several pieces and choose from 2 house glazes to fire their work in. The first piece Continue reading
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Intro to Blacksmithing
2023-03-25
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend a morning learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form hooks and a fireplace poker. The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set up a tent if there is rain. Please wear closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing. Continue reading
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Intro to Blacksmithing
2023-03-25
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form hooks and a fireplace poker. The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set up a tent if there is rain. Please wear closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing. Continue reading
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Bezel Set Rings
2023-03-25
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kelly Rapp Skill Level: All skill levels welcome In this 3 hour workshop, students will learn how to fabricate their own bezel settings to create a one of a kind ring! Stone choices will include rose cut tourmaline, turquoise, kyanite, quartz drusy, and more. Students will have the option to texturize their pendants with Continue reading
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Kyanite Pendant
2023-03-25
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kelly Rapp Skill Level: All skill levels Learn how to fabricate, solder, and polish a one-of-a-kind Kyanite pendant in sterling silver in this new class! Students will choose from a selection of rose-cut oval Kyanite stones for their piece. All materials are included in the tuition. Cancellation/Refund Policy: To purchase a Continue reading
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Native Plant Nature Journals at Homefields Care Farm
2023-03-25
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Welsh Skill Level: All skill levels We are offering this class on two dates, March 25 & April 1 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 20 native Continue reading
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Intro to Blacksmithing
2023-03-26
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend a morning learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form hooks and a fireplace poker. The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set up a tent if there is rain. Please wear closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing. Continue reading
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Stained Glass Garden Stakes - Day 2
2023-03-26
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner A brightly colored stained glass garden stake provides an attractive focal point for any garden, entry point to a home, or even among plantings on a deck. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Master Artisan Dan Hayward will guide you through creating your own distinctive garden stake. This is an ideal means Continue reading
Workshop Teachers
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Intro to Blacksmithing
2023-03-26
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form hooks and a fireplace poker. The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set up a tent if there is rain. Please wear closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing. Continue reading