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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Glass Flower Pendants
2025-05-06
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Create your own stunning glass flower pendant in this exciting hands-on workshop! Using vibrant borosilicate color rods, you’ll craft delicate and unique floral designs, perfect for wearing or gifting. By the end of the class, you’ll have 2-3 beautiful pieces to take home. No prior experience is necessary and all …
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Glass Flower Pendants – May 6Read More »
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Stained Glass Fish: Private Class
2025-05-07
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner In this immersive one-day workshop, dive into the art of stained glass by creating your own vibrant glass fish! We’ll begin with an essential safety overview and an introduction to the specialized tools you’ll be working with. From there, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance on every part of the process: …
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Stained Glass Fish: Private Class – May 7Read More »
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Flameworked Glass Sea Turtles
2025-05-08
5:30 pm - 8:30 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 – May 8Read More »
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Introduction to Rug Hooking & Proddy: Create a Sunflower Coaster
2025-05-10
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Juliana Kapusta Skill Level: Beginner In this new class, students will learn the craft of rug hooking AND proddy by taking strips of hand dyed wool fabric and yarn, and pulling it through a linen backing to create a sunflower coaster. The kit contains hand dyed wool and yarn, linen foundation, a hook, a …
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Introduction to Rug Hooking & Proddy: Create a Sunflower Coaster – May 10Read More »
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Fused Glass Sunburst Wall Art
2025-05-10
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner Create a stunning fused glass “Sunburst” wall or window art in this exciting new class with Kathleen Forney. Using vibrant glass pieces, students will design and assemble a radiant sunburst pattern on a 12″ x 12″ panel. Kathleen will then take each piece to her home studio for firing, …
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Fused Glass Sunburst Wall Art – May 10Read More »
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Needle Felted Highland Cow
2025-05-10
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon crafting an adorable Needle Felted Highland Cow! No prior experience is required; Lisa will guide you every step of the way. All the necessary supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you’ll learn …
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Needle Felted Highland Cow – May 10Read More »
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Flameworked Glass Pendants for Mother's Day
2025-05-11
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Flameworked Glass Pendants – A Special Mother’s Day Workshop Celebrate Mother’s Day with a unique and creative experience in our flameworked glass pendants class! Discover the art of flameworking in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to spark your creativity. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with a torch to …
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Flameworked Glass Pendants for Mother’s Day – May 11Read More »
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2025-05-13
6:30 pm - 9:00 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 …
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings – May 13Read More »
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
2025-05-15
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of jewelry-making in this immersive workshop where you’ll create your own pair of handmade sterling silver hoop earrings! Perfect for beginners and those looking to build their metalworking skills, this class will cover essential techniques including sawing, filing, sanding, soldering, forging, and forming. Guided by a …
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings – May 15Read More »
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Sterling Silver Ginkgo Earrings
2025-05-16
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All Join Hattie in the jewelry studio and make a beautiful pair of silver ginkgo earrings, Hattie’s own design that she sells at Longwood Gardens and Terrain. Students will use a jeweler’s saw to cut out their ginkgo leaf, hammer texture ripples into the silver, and then heat and shape …
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Sterling Silver Ginkgo Earrings – May 16Read 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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Cancellation/Refund Policy
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen does not provide cash refunds for the cancellation of classes unless the class is canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here at least 7 days prior to the class. Students who request a withdrawal at least 7 days prior to the class will receive a credit that can be used toward another workshop. No refunds or transfers will be given to cancellation requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice of the class.
Please note that we are unable to provide refunds for missed classes due to personal scheduling conflicts. If you are sick with Covid-19 please email kelly@pacrafts.org.
COVID-19 Policy
Following the updated CDC regulations, masks are no longer required at our facility. Visitors are welcome to wear masks if they choose. Please note that some instructors do continue to require masks for their particular workshops. This will be noted as applicable on our website and through the registration process.
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.