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!
We have also partnered with local organizations to bring more workshops to more locations in PA!
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Upcoming Events
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Needle Felted Christmas Ornament
2026-12-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Sarah Summers Skill Level: Beginner Come enjoy the holiday season and learn how to create a wool sculpted needle felt ornament . In addition, gain experience in learning the ancient technique of wet felting to shrink the wool further. Create an ornament in class and take home wet felted ball to finish at your …
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Needle Felted Christmas Ornament – December 12Read More »
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Sarah Summers
Sarah Summers grew up on a small Lititz farm where a menagerie of pets… horses, swans, peacocks, donkeys, chickens, goats, ducks, and more were all part of the family. At five, her artistic streak caught the eye of her teacher, who encouraged her parents to enroll her in formal art classes. Sarah studied art, mostly painting, throughout her school years. She later became a teacher herself, and her classroom memories are vivid with art-filled images. A favorite is of her 25 Kindergarteners sprawled on the floor painting giant yellow blossoms inspired by Eve Bunting’s “Sunflower House.” After retiring, Sarah dove into textile art and discovered needle felting in 2019. She was intrigued, but intimidated, since her art was mostly 2-dimensional. Venturing into the 3D realm of sculpting was a bit scary. Still, as a passionate animal lover, she saw this as an ideal medium for capturing their likeness and charm. Sarah quickly realized that sculpting in wool came naturally and, in fact, was very calming. The craft soon became a blessing, too, when Sarah found herself caring full-time for her elderly parents on the family farm. Every graceful swan, brilliant Cardinal, little fox, or likeness of a beloved pet that Sarah created brought them immense joy. The pure delight on their faces was priceless. Now her parents are gone, Sarah treasures knowing how much her tiny creatures contributed to their happiness. Always a teacher at heart, today Sarah enjoys instructing needle felting workshops, as well as producing custom pet sculptures. You can find her creations in Lititz at Artisan Mill and Purple Robin Reserve.
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Stitched Stories: Creating Small Fabric Tapestries
2026-12-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Beth Krumholz Skill Level: Beginner Using fabric, thread, and simple hand-stitching, participants will create a small, personal tapestry inspired by everyday objects, memories, and images. We’ll explore appliqué, embroidery, and expressive stitching, layering scraps of fabric with drawn and stitched details to build a one-of-a-kind textile collage. No sewing experience is necessary—just bring your …
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Stitched Stories: Creating Small Fabric Tapestries – December 12Read More »
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Beth Krumholz
Beth Krumholz is a Berks County, Pennsylvania native, currently residing in the Lehigh Valley. She is a practicing and published educator, artist, crafter, poet, mother, and community arts activist. When Beth isn’t working, in her spare time, she enjoys Indian cooking, waterfalls, table-top gardening, and hanging out with her son and their cats. Her first love in art was and still is in the realm of textiles, which she collects, makes, and shares with the world. Her artwork consists of handmade textile pieces that are framed small tapestries made from vintage fabrics collected from many countries, as well as hand dyed fabrics; velvet, cotton, linen and silk. Beth’s playful approach combines intricate patterns with colorful abstract shapes. While the compositions are abstract, they remain wholly tethered to the natural world.
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Introduction to Flameworking: Glass Pendants
2026-12-12
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of flameworking glass in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to spark your creativity. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with a torch to shape and manipulate molten glass into beautiful and unique pendants! This class provides a hands-on introduction to the techniques and tools of glass …
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Introduction to Flameworking: Glass Pendants – December 12Read More »
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Wet Felted Vessel
2026-12-13
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ellen Silberlicht Skill Level: Beginner Learn the wet felting technique while developing your design skills. Each person will choose their colors and create their personal embellishment as it dances across your large felted vessel. You will learn how to blend the wool colors together as you layout your design. Bring a bath towel and …
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Wet Felted Vessel – December 13Read More »
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Ellen Silberlicht
Ellen Silberlicht, based in Lititz, PA, brings a unique blend of humor and insight into her artistic exploration of the world. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s School for Crafts. Ellen’s formal training as a sculptural potter laid the foundation for her artistic journey. Throughout her life, fiber has played a significant role in her work, with sewing patterns offering a critical understanding of sculptural form. This skill enabled her to transform a simple slab of clay into intricate, three-dimensional pieces. In 2010, Ellen discovered the world of wet felting—a revelation that deepened her creative process. The fusion of wool and clay has since propelled her on an unending artistic journey, blending the tactile qualities of both mediums to create innovative and thought-provoking pieces.
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Flameworked Glass Marbles
2026-12-17
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of flameworking while creating your own glass marbles. With guidance from instructor Phil Hackman, you’ll explore the process of melting and shaping molten glass at the torch, experimenting with a fun range of colors, patterns, and design techniques to make each …
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Flameworked Glass Marbles – December 17Read More »
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings
2026-12-18
6:00 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 or two sterling silver bands and one 14k gold-filled band. Techniques in texturizing metal and polishing will be covered in class. Students …
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Gold & Silver Stacking Rings – December 18Read More »
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Stained Glass Angel Ornament
2026-12-19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner and beyond During this half day workshop you will create a stained glass angel. 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 …
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Stained Glass Angel Ornament – December 19Read More »
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Mosaic Jewelry
2026-12-19
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Let’s break some glass and make an 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 (a hand tool). Then you will …
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Mosaic Jewelry – December 19Read 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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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting
2026-12-19
10:00 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 sterling silver sheet metal and wire through soldering with an Acetylene torch, texturizing with metal stamps and planishing hammers, and stone setting in this fun …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, & Stone Setting – December 19Read More »
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Stained Glass Angel Ornament
2026-12-19
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner and beyond During this half day workshop you will create a stained glass angel. 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 …
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Stained Glass Angel Ornament – December 19Read 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.
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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.