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!
We have also partnered with local organizations to bring more workshops to more locations in PA!
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Mastering the Bezel: A Hands-On Setting Workshop
2026-06-20
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: All/Intermediate – soldering and sawing skills suggested This class is for students who want an in depth look at setting gems or enamels into bezels. We will be working with fine silver and sterling silver to make a jewelry piece of your design. Design considerations, bezel height and gem limitations …
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Mastering the Bezel: A Hands-On Setting Workshop – June 20Read More »
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Flameworked Glass Flower Pendants
2026-06-20
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Create your own stunning glass flower pendants in this exciting hands-on workshop! Using vibrant borosilicate color rods, you’ll craft delicate and unique floral designs, perfect for wearing or gifting. By the end of the class, you’ll have 2-3 beautiful pieces to take home. No prior experience is necessary and all …
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Flameworked Glass Flower Pendants – June 20Read More »
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting
2026-06-21
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Learn ways to transform sheet metal through soldering with an Acetylene torch, texturizing with metal stamps and planishing hammers, and stone setting in this fun class. Students will have …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting – June 21Read More »
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2026-06-21
2:00 pm - 5:00 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 or two sterling silver bands and one 14k gold-filled band. Techniques in texturizing metal and polishing will be covered in class. Students …
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings – June 21Read More »
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
2026-06-22
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the captivating world of flameworked glass bead making in this hands-on and engaging class designed for adults exploring this mesmerizing art form for the first time. Led by experienced instructor, Jessica Keemer, this course provides a unique opportunity to delve into the ancient craft of shaping glass with …
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads – June 22Read More »
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Beginning Stained Glass - Day 1
2026-06-23
9:30 am - 4:00 pm -
Beginning Stained Glass - Day 2
2026-06-24
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of making stained glass in this two day workshop! You will be introduced to the tools and techniques to create works in stained glass using the copper foil method. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. Everyone will practice cutting and …
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Beginning Stained Glass – June 23 & 24Read More »
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Epoxy Resin Ocean Scene on Glass
2026-06-27
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Elena Lagana Skill Level: Beginner Epoxy Resin Workshop – Ocean Scene on Glass. In this creative workshop, you will design an ocean-inspired scene on a 11”x 9” framed glass picture frame. You’ll work with crushed glass in various colors, natural stones, and seashells to build your beach design. For the center, you can choose …
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Epoxy Resin Ocean Scene on Glass – June 27Read More »
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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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Flameworked Glass Sea Turtles
2026-06-27
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of flameworking while creating your own glass sea turtle figurine. With guidance from instructor Phil Hackman, you’ll explore the process of melting and shaping solid glass at the torch, working with a fun range of colors and design options to make …
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Flameworked Glass Sea Turtles – June 27Read More »
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Crochet with Wire & Beads
2026-06-27
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kitty Savel Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Students must have experience with chain stitch and single crochet stitch Create a necklace crocheted with wire and beads in this fun new class! Students will crochet wire using the basic chain and single crochet stitches. The closure is a lacey, non-conventional strand with no clasp. …
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Crochet with Wire & Beads – June 27Read More »
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Kitty Savel
Kitty Savel is a Fiber Artist who lives in and practices her art in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. Her Fiber Art includes paper and fabric collage, Embroidery, Slow Stitching, wood and found materials assemblage, knit and crochet, screen and block printing on paper and fabric. Kitty is self-taught with help and input from other Fiber Artists. She has taught and exhibited her fiber art at several venues in the Mid Atlantic States. Kitty is very sensitive to the inspirations around her in in her everyday life. She incorporates recycled materials in her collage and slow stitching work. Color plays a huge role in how Kitty approaches her work. She will take a tree, for instance, and depict it in fabric and paper in colors other than traditional green and brown. Kitty has taught fiber arts classes at several art venues including Center for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh Fiber Arts Guild, Butler County Community College, Maryland Community College, Irman Freeman Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Fiber Arts Festival, Fabric of Society York. Kitty has exhibited in galleries and museums. Her piece entitled "Color Lattice on Black" was a finalist in the Fusion Art's 3rd Annual Colors International Online Juried Art Exhibition for the month of February 2019. https://fusionartps.com/3rd-colors-art-exhibition-febuary-…/ She has won Honorable Mention for her sweater designs at North Hills Arts Center and her work was featured in the 2020 Achieving Women of Centre County held at the Bellefonte Art Museum in Pennsylvania. In 2026 she will be teaching at the Fiber Arts Fest in Tacoma, Washington and for the Pennsylvania Craftsman’s Guild. In 2024 Kitty collaborated with 10 other knit designers and Vogue Knitting Designer Deborah Newton on a book of hat designs entitled The Year of Hats. This book is available on Amazon and Ravelry. Kitty is easily reached at kitsavel@gmail.com.
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Introduction to Flameworked Glass: UV Glass Mushrooms
2026-07-09
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Explore the exciting art of flameworking in this unique workshop, where you’ll create stunning glass figurines using recycled and uranium glass. Students will learn essential torch-working techniques to shape and sculpt molten glass into intricate designs. This hands-on class is perfect for those eager to experiment with sustainable materials …
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Introduction to Flameworked Glass: UV Glass Mushrooms – July 9Read More »
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Registration
Participants are encouraged to register early. Register online or by calling 717-431-8706. If you have any questions, please contact us here.
Tuition
Tuition for each workshop is noted in the descriptions. Guild members receive a 10% discount on most classes. You may register online or by calling the office at 717-431-8706.
Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that confirms your registration. No printed tickets are required.
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Workshop Cancellation/Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering for a workshop:
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here.
Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop
If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
No-Show Policy
If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.
Accessibility
We do not have an elevator, so some of our classrooms are wheelchair accessible and some are not. Please contact us here to find out more about your classroom.
Snow and Inclement Weather
Severe weather poses many safety concerns for participants that may require modifications to the workshop’s hours. Based on current conditions in the area immediately surrounding the event and our best judgment, the Guild staff may delay the opening of a workshop or postpone a workshop to another date that the instructor is available. Circumstances that justify amending workshop hours include icy roads, rapid snowfall, tornado warnings, and other severe weather conditions. The Guild does not offer weather-related refunds of class fees unless the workshop is canceled.
Class Proposals from Artists
Artists interested in teaching may submit a proposal online here.