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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Holiday Flower Pendants
2025-12-09
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Create your own stunning glass holiday 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 …
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Faux Bois
2025-12-13
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Jeffrey McCombie Skill Level: Beginner Capture the spirit of wood-crafting without felling a single tree! Faux bois fools the eye by imitating the rustic texture and characteristics of wood. From the French word for false wood, the process refers to the artistic imitation of wood in various media. In this class, students will be …
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Stained Glass Stars
2025-12-13
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner During this half day workshop you will create one or more stained glass stars. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. You will be guided through each of the steps from selecting materials, cutting the pieces, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, …
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Create Your Own Christmas Pyramid
2025-12-13
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Intermediate – Woodworking and lathe turning experience required. Create a simple Christmas pyramid about 12” tall and 8” round with two scene platforms in this new workshop! Use a lathe to turn the platters, a miter and bandsaw with templates for vertical supports, with belt and hand sanding all the …
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Create Your Own Christmas Pyramid – December 13Read More »
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
2025-12-13
10:00 am - 2:00 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 …
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads – December 13Read More »
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Stained Glass Stars
2025-12-13
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner During this half day workshop you will create one or more stained glass stars. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. You will be guided through each of the steps from selecting materials, cutting the pieces, shaping with a grinder, applying copper foil, …
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Stained Glass Stars – December 13Read More »
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Introduction to Beadweaving: Create a Beaded Pen Wrap
2025-12-13
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Christine Wright Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of bead weaving in this creative and hands-on Beaded Pen Wrap class! Ideal for beginners, this class offers a fun and approachable introduction to one of the basic bead weaving stitches, Peyote. Students will create a fun and colorful pen wrap that they can take home …
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Introduction to Beadweaving: Create a Beaded Pen Wrap – December 13Read More »
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Christine Wright
On the "crafty" side, Christine Wright is a Master Artisan in bead weaving and creates jewelry the ranges from fun to formal using seed beads. On the other side, Christine Wright has been a professional graphic designer for the past 25+ years in both the realms of print and web design. She frequently designs, builds and maintains websites for a number of clients in a large variety of industries. Christine's approach to website design is to identify the current purpose for that specific client first, targeting how a website can function as a useful tool for that particular business. Then after that, choosing the right approach, right platform and right content all while leaving room for future growth.
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Flameworked Glass Icicles
2025-12-13
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Create your own dazzling glass icicle ornaments in this hands-on class! You’ll dive into the art of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass, shaping beautiful, one-of-a-kind icicles to decorate your home or give as gifts. Jessica will guide you through the basics, ensuring you leave with both new skills …
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Flameworked Glass Icicles – December 13Read More »
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting
2025-12-14
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Learn ways to transform sheet metal through soldering with an Acetylene torch, texturizing with metal stamps and planishing hammers, and stone setting in this fun class. Students will have …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting – December 14Read More »
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Holiday Tree Mosaic
2025-12-14
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner/Novice Glass and tiles can make your unique and beautiful snowy, green, or multi-color tree! I will teach you how to cut the glass pieces and tiles, glue them to the board, and grout it. Everyone will make one tree mosaic (about 5-inch tall) to take home. It can be …
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Holiday Tree Mosaic – December 14Read 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
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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.
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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.