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.


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  • Fanciful Fraktur Birds
     2024-04-27
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Instructor:   Emily Smucker-Beidler Skill Level: Beginner For lo, the winter is gone……the time for the singing of birds has come! Celebrate spring with a fanciful Fraktur bird drawing. In this workshop, participants will learn what birds were prevalent here in southeastern Pennsylvania in the 1700s and find connections through Fraktur images. Learn where the polka-dot, Continue reading

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  • Gallery Wire Rings
     2024-04-27
     10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to size, form, solder, and stone set a one-of-a-kind ring with intricate gallery wire in this new class! Techniques on finishing and polishing your rings will be covered in class. Various cabochons will be available for students to choose from, not just turquoise! No experience is necessary. All Continue reading

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  • Needle Felted Bunny
     2024-04-27
     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Learn to make this sweet bunny out of wool and felt! Beginner level, no experience necessary! Local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman will walk you through this fun and easy craft step by step. The class will be approximately two hours long. Students must be at least 16 Continue reading

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  • Introduction to Blacksmithing: Forge a Set of Napkin Rings
     2024-04-27
     1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner This introductory course provides a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the world of metalworking, where they will learn the fundamental skills of forging, shaping, and creating functional items using traditional blacksmithing techniques. Students will learn how to forge a custom set of 4 napkin rings in this new Continue reading

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  • Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, and Stone Setting
     2024-04-27
     2:00 pm - 5:00 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. All materials are Continue reading

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  • Mushroom Garden Stakes
     2024-04-28
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Peiffer Skill Level: Beginner In this fun class, students will learn how to make beautiful and unique ceramic mushroom garden stakes that can be used to add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space. This class is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in ceramics. Students will be provided with all Continue reading

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  • Flameworked Glass Suncatchers
     2024-04-28
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to create your own glass suncatchers through flameworking in this fun class! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass suncatchers utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid glass into a Continue reading

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  • Resin & Alcohol Ink Coasters
     2024-04-28
     2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Megan Hogeman Skill Level: Beginner For a beginner or advanced artists, learn how to create 4 one-of-a-kind 4” round coasters using epoxy resin & alcohol inks using various techniques & tricks! I will introduce the do’s & don’ts of working with resin & show its versatility as a medium. All materials are included in Continue reading

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  • Gold & Silver Rutilated Quartz Earrings
     2024-04-30
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Immerse yourself in the art of jewelry fabrication, explore the magic of rutilated quartz, and leave the class with a wearable masterpiece that reflects your individual style and craftsmanship in this new workshop! Students will dive into the world of jewelry making, specifically focusing on crafting exquisite earrings in 14k Continue reading

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  • Smithsonian Craft Show & Renwick Gallery Bus Trip
     2024-05-02
     8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Join us for a Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Coach Trip to Washington, DC on May 2 to visit the Smithsonian Craft Show and Renwick Gallery! May 2, 2024 Round trip coach to the Smithsonian Crafts Show and the Renwick Gallery Fee – $90.00. The fee does not include entry fees or lunch. Schedule: 8:00 am Continue reading