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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Making Botanical Ink
2024-10-05
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Reed Skill Level: Beginner Create ink using plants and iron. We’ll create two inks, one gray/black from nuts or sumac and iron and a clear yellow from marigolds or turmeric. While the ink is cooking, you’ll create a sketchbook with drawings and watercolor paper to practice your penmanship with when the ink is Continue reading
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Enameling with Gold for Beginners
2024-10-06
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Create a beautiful piece of jewelry with gold accents. Students will learn in to prepare a copper blank for enameling, sifting enamels, underglaze painting, applying gold leaf, sgraffito technique, and finishing. Each student will have at least one finished piece of jewelry at the end of the day. This Continue reading
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Origami Floral Arrangements
2024-10-06
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Amanda Church of Whimsical Folds Skill Level: Beginner Join me to learn the art of modular origami and make a fun floral arrangement. You can choose from a small vase or for a versatile choice you can turn your arrangement into a decorative tea light. All materials will be available at the class. There will Continue reading
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Amanda Church
I have loved crafts since I was young and always enjoyed paper crafts since it is a material easy to obtain and inexpensive. Having spent many years as a Bookkeeper, crafting has always been a good way to relax and unwind. Modular Origami is my main passion as the designs that can be produced are limitless. It is a way to spread joy with paper without words.
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Mosaic Pendants
2024-10-08
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Are you ready to get breaking? Let’s break some glass and make your 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 Continue reading
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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 Flameworked Glass Beads
2024-10-08
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the captivating world of flameworked glass bead making in this hands-on and engaging class designed for adults exploring this mesmerizing art form for the first time. Led by experienced instructor, Jessica Keemer, this course provides a unique opportunity to delve into the ancient craft of shaping glass with Continue reading
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Resin Jewelry
2024-10-11
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All Come explore the magic of resin and suspend dried, pressed botanicals forever in your very own handmade jewelry. Students will be using UV-curing resin and lights, provided by the studio. Each student will make 3-4 pieces with their choice of earrings, pendants, or keychains. Plenty of jewelry settings/bezels will Continue reading
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Cloisonné Enameling - Day 1
2024-10-12
9:30 am - 4:30 pm -
Cloisonné Enameling - Day 2
2024-10-13
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Learn this ancient technique to make a beautifully finished piece of cloisonné jewelry. Students will learn to apply transparent vitreous enamel on fine silver. Techniques covered will be filing, heating the silver (flashing), doming, wire forming, wet packing, sifting, and grinding enamel, and kiln use. Beginner level is accepted, Continue reading
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Rug Hooked Bosc Pears
2024-10-12
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Juliana Kapusta Skill Level: Beginner The historic art of traditional hand-hooked rugs has been admired since colonial times. Like many art forms, hooked rugs were made out of necessity, utilizing scraps and upcycling. By pulling up one loop at a time, you can create a beautiful 6 and ¼” by 6 and ¼” heirloom Continue reading
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Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
2024-10-12
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margery Erickson Skill Level: Beginner/Novice The class will start with an introduction to weaving terms, types of looms and various yarns. Participants will learn how to put yarn on a loom, practice various weaving techniques (hem stitching, leno lace, clasp weaving, Danish Medallions) and weave a wall hanging sampler or set of mug mats. Continue reading
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Margery Erickson
Margery Erickson received Master Artisan status with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen in 1991. She specialized in hand weaving and wearable art. Other fiber interests include spinning yarn, crocheting, and knitting. Her formal education includes a degree in Social Science from Penn State and a Masters degree from Millersville University in Special Education.
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Origami Floral Arrangements
2024-10-12
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Amanda Church of Whimsical Folds Skill Level: Beginner Join me to learn the art of modular origami and make a fun floral arrangement. You can choose from a small vase or for a versatile choice you can turn your arrangement into a decorative tea light. All materials will be available at the class. There will Continue reading
Workshop Teachers
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Amanda Church
I have loved crafts since I was young and always enjoyed paper crafts since it is a material easy to obtain and inexpensive. Having spent many years as a Bookkeeper, crafting has always been a good way to relax and unwind. Modular Origami is my main passion as the designs that can be produced are limitless. It is a way to spread joy with paper without words.