Workshops

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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  • Starry Night Pendants
     2025-07-25
     5:30 pm - 8:30 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 …

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  • Ice Cream Mosaic
     2025-07-26
     10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Glass and tiles can make up a variety of yummy looking ice cream mosaics! In this new workshop, Aya will teach you how to cut the glass pieces and tiles, glue them to the board, and grout it. Everyone will make one ice cream mosaic (about 5-inch tall). All …

Cancelled
Ice Cream Mosaic – July 26Read 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

  • Epoxy Resin Workshop: Sea Turtle Suncatcher
     2025-07-26
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Instructor: Elena Lagana Skill Level: Beginner In this fun and creative resin class, you’ll design your own window suncatcher or wall decor featuring a sea turtle (12”x 10”) or a sea turtle in a teardrop shape (12”x 8”) You’ll start by painting a laser-cut wooden turtle in your favorite color. Then, using alcohol ink, crushed …

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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 

  • Little Letterpress
     2025-07-26
     12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Henry Gepfer Skill Level: Beginner/All Engage with the historic process of letterpress printing on a very small (3 x5) platen press. This once-industrial process has been embraced by artists in the past few decades and is a great tool for fine artists, designers and hobbyists alike. In this course, you’ll learn the basic anatomy of …

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Little Letterpress – July 26Read More »

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  • Introduction to Flameworking: Glass Pendants
     2025-07-26
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of flameworking glass in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to spark your creativity. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with a torch to shape and manipulate molten glass into beautiful and unique creations. This class provides a hands-on introduction to the techniques and tools of glass …

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Introduction to Flameworking: Glass Pendants – July 26Read More »

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  • Nantucket Baskets at the Hattie Weselyk Studio - Day 1
     2025-07-27
     9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Nantucket Baskets at the Hattie Weselyk Studio - Day 2
     2025-08-03
     9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Some basket weaving experience is preferred but not required This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing.  The mold size will be between 3 and 5 inches with a solid cherry rim and base.  It is …

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  • Nantucket Baskets at the Hattie Weselyk Studio - Day 1
     2025-07-27
     1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Nantucket Baskets at the Hattie Weselyk Studio - Day 2
     2025-08-03
     1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Some basket weaving experience is preferred but not required This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing.  The mold size will be between 3 and 5 inches with a solid cherry rim and base.  It is …

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  • Fused Glass Night Seascape
     2025-07-27
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner Step into the world of fused glass and craft a one-of-a-kind night seascape that captures the serene beauty of the ocean after dark. In this immersive class, students will work with an array of colorful glass pieces, learning to cut and layer them to build a dynamic composition. Crushed glass …

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Fused Glass Night Seascape – July 27Read More »

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  • Pottery for Kids; Class 3: Creatures & Critters – Fun with 3D Clay
     2025-07-30
     11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Instructor: May Lucas Skill Level: Beginner Bring your favorite creatures to life — or invent a few new ones! In this class, we’ll create playful 3D sculptures like silly monsters, a bug with wings and antennae, or a cat-shaped bird feeder with its tongue sticking out! (Yes, birds will actually land and eat off the …

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Pottery for Kids; Class 3: Creatures & Critters – Fun with 3D Clay – July 30Read More »

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  • May Lucas
    With a joyful heart and clay-covered hands, May Lucas brings over a decade of pottery experience—and a lifetime of artistic curiosity—to the studio. May founded Elegant & Earthy, a brand rooted in handmade beauty, warm hospitality, and soulful creativity. Known for her signature techniques—like vinyl cutout embellishments and layered underglaze designs—May blends refined craftsmanship with playful exploration. Her classes are more than just lessons—they’re community-centered gatherings where students are invited to create, connect, and celebrate their artistic voices. 

  • Flameworked Glass Sea Turtles
     2025-07-30
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn and actively participate in the experience of creating your own unique sea turtle figurines through flameworking. Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple sea turtles utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid …

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Flameworked Glass Sea Turtles – July 30Read 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.

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.

Questions about our workshops? Contact us here.


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