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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Upcoming Events
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Fraktur Tulip Bookplate
2025-11-15
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor:  Emily Smucker-Beidler Skill Level: Beginner Folk art flowers are always a good idea! In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore how Fraktur artists used pattern and color to create colorful tulips and make them into custom bookplates. Participants will start with their choice of a tulip template and then shown how to create a small …
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Fraktur Tulip Bookplate – November 15Read More »
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Fused Glass Snow Scene
2025-11-15
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner Create a charming winter scene in glass as you explore the art of fused glass in this seasonal class. Students will design a 9 x 7 inch snow scene featuring a cheerful snowman, evergreen trees, and other decorative elements of their choice. Using a variety of fusible glass, you’ll …
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Fused Glass Snow Scene – November 15Read More »
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Holiday Tree Mosaic
2025-12-06
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner/Novice Glass and tiles can make your unique and beautiful snowy, green, or multi-color tree! I will teach you how to cut the glass pieces and tiles, glue them to the board, and grout it. Everyone will make one tree mosaic (about 5-inch tall) to take home. It can be …
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Holiday Tree Mosaic – December 6Read More »
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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Faux Bois
2025-12-13
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Jeffrey McCombie Skill Level: Beginner Capture the spirit of wood-crafting without felling a single tree! Faux bois fools the eye by imitating the rustic texture and characteristics of wood. From the French word for false wood, the process refers to the artistic imitation of wood in various media. In this class, students will be …
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Faux Bois – December 13Read More »
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Mosaic Jewelry
2025-12-20
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Let’s break some glass and make an original pendant! You can choose your base shape. Also there are a variety of glass colors and tiles to choose from. You will learn how to cut glass pieces and tiles with a pair of nippers (a hand tool). Then you will …
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Mosaic Jewelry – December 20Read More »
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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Beginning Stained Glass - Day 1
2025-12-27
9:00 am - 4:30 pm -
Beginning Stained Glass - Day 2
2025-12-28
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of making stained glass! 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 breaking glass to become familiar …
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Beginning Stained Glass – December 27 & 28Read More »
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Mandala Mosaics for the New Year!
2026-01-03
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner/Novice Let’s start a New Year making your own mandala! We will start with a mandala brainstorming for the new year. A mandala is an art to symbolize the universe. You will be introduced to the basic skills of mosaic making, then make your own original 4-inch round mandala mosaic …
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Mandala Mosaics for the New Year! – January 3Read More »
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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Mosaic Jewelry
2026-01-04
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Let’s break some glass and make an original pendant! You can choose your base shape. Also there are a variety of glass colors and tiles to choose from. You will learn how to cut glass pieces and tiles with a pair of nippers (a hand tool). Then you will …
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Mosaic Jewelry – January 4Read More »
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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Introduction to Mosaic Art & Beyond - Day 1
2026-01-10
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Introduction to Mosaic Art & Beyond - Day 2
2026-01-11
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Join Aya for an engaging introduction to the art of mosaic-making! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design your own piece, learn to cut glass into various shapes, assemble your mosaic, and finish it with grout. By the end, you’ll have a stunning and unique 8-inch square mirror frame to …
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Introduction to Mosaic Art & Beyond – January 10 & 11Read More »
Workshop Teachers
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Aya Kinoshita
Aya Kinoshita is a mosaic artist living in Lancaster, PA. She is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has enjoyed working with visual and performing artists and also researching and teaching about art management and cultural anthropology. Since 2016, she has been making mosaics and made multiple mosaic murals for Penn State Medical Centers in and around Lancaster. https://ayatrapeze.wixsite.com/mosaics
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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.
Parking
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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.