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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Stained Glass Flowers
2023-08-19
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: All During this workshop, stained glass Master Artisan Dan Hayward will share his techniques for creating brightly colored flowers from stained glass. Based on the process used in Dan’s popular Snowflake classes, he will help you through each of the steps from selecting materials, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, Continue reading
Workshop Teachers
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Holiday Redware Pie Plate
2023-10-22
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Andrew Loerchner Skill Level: Beginner In this three hour class, students will construct a Redware plate using the slab method. Each individual will complete the glazing process using a design of their choice. The pieces will be fired and returned and may be used for baking or display. **** Please note **** A materials Continue reading
Workshop Teachers
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Holiday Redware Ornaments
2023-10-29
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Andrew Loerchner Skill Level: Beginner In this three-hour class, students will construct Redware ornaments using the slab method and Christmas cookie cutters. Each individual will complete the glazing process using a design of their choice. The pieces will be fired and returned to the Guild by the instructor. Students may make six ornaments which will Continue reading