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 Fall Leaves - Day 1
2023-10-18
9:00 am - 4:30 pm -
Stained Glass Fall Leaves - Day 2
2023-10-19
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Master Artisan Dan Hayward has created a number of new patterns for leaves. Available only during the Fall, this class offers each participant the opportunity to create an artwork that is unique in look and character. You may mix a combination of reds, oranges, and yellows representing Continue reading
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Stained Glass Open Studio
2023-10-18
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Stained Glass Master Artisan Dan Hayward Skill Level: Participants should have completed at least one beginner stained glass panel project (may be with any instructor/venue) and have a desire to improve skills or take on more complex projects. Description: The Stained Glass Open Studio is open to anyone who has worked in glass, who Continue reading
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Enameling Open Studio
2023-10-19
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Intermediate This class is intended as an extension to Cloisonné Enameling. Students will have an opportunity to complete a project started in class or to experiment with their new techniques. Materials Needed: Anything needed to complete your unfinished project. Please note *** A materials fee is due to the instructor Continue reading
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Make a Custom Pair of Jeans - Day 1
2023-10-20
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Make a Custom Pair of Jeans - Day 2
2023-10-21
10:00 am - 1:00 pm -
Make a Custom Pair of Jeans - Day 3
2023-10-22
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: William Jefferies Skill Level: Intermediate/Expert; must have some level of experience with using a sewing machine. In this 3-day class, students will learn to sew their very own basic pair of 5-pocket jeans. Each student may bring their own fabrics or other material(s)and notions for this class or materials can be provided. Day 1: Continue reading
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William Jefferies
Hello there! My name is William and my obsession with the fashion industry started in 10th grade when I first learned screen printing and I began making t-shirts for family and friends. After high school, I embarked on a mission to gain further knowledge about the fashion industry attending Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts(AiYork) and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design.
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Introduction to Blacksmithing: Decorative Door Handles
2023-10-21
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend the morning learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form decorative door handles. If you are a natural and have extra time, you’re welcome to make S hooks as well! The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set Continue reading
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Stone Setting: 4-prong, 6-prong, Bezel, and Flush Settings
2023-10-21
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Sara Gallo Skill Level: Intermediate In this intensive stone setting class, students will learn diamond anatomy, how to create a gem map, and learn to set faceted round and oval gemstones into 4-prong head, 6-prong head, and bezel settings. A base metal practice ring and sterling silver final project ring will be provided. Students Continue reading
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Sara Gallo
Sara Gallo is an artist, jeweler, and CAD designer based in Lancaster, PA. She earned her BFA and BSE from Millersville University and MFA with a concentration in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM from Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Sara exhibited in the prestigious PMA craft show in 2011 and 2016. She currently works part-time as a custom jeweler, teaches with the PA Guild, and is a stay-at-home mom to her two kids.
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Fused Glass Window Arch
2023-10-21
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner In this three-hour class, students will create a design for 6 panels which will be attached to a wooden 12-inch tall wooden arch. The arch can be displayed tabletop or hung on the wall. The pieces will be fired at the instructor’s studio before it is returned to the students. Cancellation/Refund Continue reading
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Introduction to Blacksmithing: Decorative Door Handles
2023-10-21
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend the afternoon learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form decorative door handles. If you are a natural and have extra time, you’re welcome to make S hooks as well! The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set Continue reading
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Ceramic Pumpkins
2023-10-21
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner Make a ceramic pumpkin this fall that you can display year after year! In this creative workshop, participants will learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture and join clay slabs to form a small pumpkin. Participants will choose a glaze from a selection of samples. The instructor will glaze Continue reading
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Flameworked Glass Halloween
2023-10-21
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to create your own Halloween figurines, ornaments, or pendants through flameworking in this new class! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass pieces utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. This workshop is entirely approachable from a beginner-level perspective Continue reading