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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Bead Fest: Flameworked Starry Night Pendants
2024-07-31
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Create your own unique Starry Night pendant through flameworking! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple Starry Night pendants utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid glass into a recognizable form will be Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Flameworked Glass Suncatchers
2024-07-31
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to create your own glass suncatchers through flameworking in this new class! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass suncatchers utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid glass into a Continue reading
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2024-07-31
6:30 pm - 9:00 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. Techniques in texturizing metal and polishing will be covered in class. Students will leave with three beautiful rings that they can wear Continue reading
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Bead Fest - Soft Glass Flameworking: Plant Stake Mushrooms
2024-08-01
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Ilene Schenkel Skill Level: Beginner Flameworking with soft glass, you will start with a basic barrel shape, add and shape glass mushroom caps, and then apply some creative designs to the cap and base with your choice of colors. Add these adorable 9-11” handcrafted plant stakes to liven up your potted plants or fairy Continue reading
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Ilene Schenkel
Ilene is a member of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. She is on the Boards of the PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC) as well as the Lancaster Designer Craftsmen Chapter of the PGC. She has a successful Etsy shop and has participated in some local art fairs. Her glass works are displayed at the Guild store, other shops in Lancaster, and in other locations in Pennsylvania. Ilene has been flameworking for over 15 years and recently completed classes at the Studio at Corning and at the Tuscarora Lapidary Society. Etsy site – beadsbyileneshop – https://etsy.me/30m2RtN
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Bead Fest - Flameworking Glass: Individual Session
2024-08-01
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner This workshop will be a free forum designed for the student to address techniques, artistic process, color theory and application, flame chemistry, research and development strategies, development of fundamentals, core design, etc. with the intention to grow in specific areas of interest. Drawing from over 20 years experience of Continue reading
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Bead Fest - Flameworking Glass: Individual Session
2024-08-01
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner This workshop will be a free forum designed for the student to address techniques, artistic process, color theory and application, flame chemistry, research and development strategies, development of fundamentals, core design, etc. with the intention to grow in specific areas of interest. Drawing from over 20 years experience of Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Flameworked Glass Cactus
2024-08-02
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this class, students will learn the art of flame-working glass to create beautiful and unique cactus sculptures. Students will start by learning the basic techniques of flame-working, including safety procedures, tool handling, and glass shaping. They will then move on to creating a cactus sculpture using these techniques. Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Intro to Sculpting Glass
2024-08-02
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop students will be led to address the common techniques to create and issues involved with beginner level sculpting of borosilicate glass. We’ll draw from a variety of forms in application using the characteristics of each to hone in on a technical and aesthetic understanding of the Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Frit Glass Beaded Pendants
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-03
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Make a Frit Glass Pendant and add your strung beads from Bead Fest to make a complete one-of-a-kind necklace! Join us for a dynamic and inspiring experience where craftsmanship meets creativity, and your artistic expression is taken to new heights. All materials are included in the tuition. Cancellation/Refund Policy: Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
2024-08-03
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the captivating world of flame-worked 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 Continue reading