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
2023-04-16
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
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Woodturning Adventure: Turn a Pen and a Birdhouse Ornament
2023-04-16
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Beginner Learn the basics of woodturning in this fun class! In the morning, students will turn a wooden blank and use a pen kit to create a unique and functional pen. After a break for lunch, students will choose from several interesting wooden blanks and make a bird’s nest and roof into Continue reading
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Spring Redware Pie Plate
2023-04-16
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
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Flameworked Glass Garden Stakes
2023-04-16
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Make a set of flameworked glass garden stakes in this new class! Students will learn the basics of flameworking while creating beautiful and unique garden stakes to display year-round! No experience is necessary. All materials are included in the tuition. Cancellation/Refund Policy: To purchase a ticket at Continue reading
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2023-04-17
3:00 pm - 5:30 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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Indigo Dye Lab for Earth Day
2023-04-20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Reed Skill Level: Beginner Indigo Dye Lab for Earth Day Upcycle with indigo any textiles, old or new that need a boost. Refresh clothing, household textiles, or whatever strikes your fancy! The instructor will lead you through creating a synthetic indigo vat and provide tools to create resist patterns on your textiles. Each Continue reading
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Book Box
2023-04-21
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Laura Scott Steiger & John Ruggles Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Follow along, step by step with the instructors, to age boxes to look like a vintage book; choose the title and spine lettering with several different stencils and metallic paints, as well as painting a beautiful garden scene for the inside. This is a lovely Continue reading
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John Ruggles
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Laura Scott Steiger
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Cloisonné Enameling - Day 1
2023-04-22
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Cloisonné Enameling - Day 2
2023-04-23
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Learn to make beautiful transparent Cloisonné jewelry. Students will create enamel jewelry using champlevé, cloisonné, and guilloche techniques, layering powdered glass and firing in a kiln. Skills learned will be sawing, fusing, filing, heat flashing silver with a torch, wire bending, wet packing, and sifting enamel. Beginner level is Continue reading
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Needle Felted Sheep
2023-04-22
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Join local Fiber Artist and Instructor, Lisa Haldeman to make a cute little Needle Felted Sheep that you can display year after year. No Experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. About the Instructor: Lisa Haldeman is a local, Continue reading
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Bezel Set Layered Rings
2023-04-27
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kelly Rapp Skill Level: Beginner In this 3 hour workshop, students will learn how to size, solder, and polish their own bezel set rings to create a one-of-a-kind piece! Stone choices will vary. Students are welcome to bring their own stones to set as long as they are less than 30 mm in size and Continue reading