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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Flameworked Glass Cactus
2024-05-18
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner In this class, students will learn the art of flame-working glass to create beautiful and unique cactus sculptures. Students will start by learning the basic techniques of flame-working, including safety procedures, tool handling, and glass shaping. They will then move on to creating a cactus sculpture using these techniques. Continue reading
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Flameworked Glass Garden Stakes
2024-05-18
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: All Skill Levels Learn the basics of Flameworking while making a set of glass plant stakes for your garden or your potted plants! All materials are included in the tuition. Each student will have the chance to make at least one set of 5 glass plant stakes, more if you’re Continue reading
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Flameworking Glass Beads
2024-05-19
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: All Skill Levels Come and explore the world of glass bead-making! From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be guided through a variety of techniques including how to create particular bead shapes such as round or donut shapes, cylinders, and bicones. Shop maintenance Continue reading
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Ceramic Hosta Leaf Vase & Plate
2024-05-19
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Donna Lashof Skill Level: Beginner In this creative workshop, participants will learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture from a hosta leaf and roll the clay to form a vase and/or a plate. The instructor will glaze and fire the finished pieces in her studio and return them for pick up within two-three weeks. Continue reading
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Flameworked Glass Air Plant Holder
2024-05-21
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner This workshop will involve students bringing life to their curiosity of flameworked glass art and being guided through actively creating their own one-of-a-kind holders for air plants of their choice. The process will depict decoration methods using clear and colored glass, melting and forming the vessel with a torch Continue reading
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Metalsmithing Basics: Make a Bezel Set Bracelet
2024-05-22
6:30 pm - 9:00 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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Dendritic Agate Pendants
2024-05-23
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Make a one of a one-of-a-kind Dendritic Agate pendant in sterling silver in this new class! Students will dive into the world of jewelry making, specifically focusing on crafting exquisite pieces in sterling silver. Participants will fabricate a prong setting from scratch, adding a personalized touch to their stunning agate Continue reading
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Beginning Stained Glass - Day 1
2024-05-25
9:00 am - 4:30 pm -
Beginning Stained Glass - Day 2
2024-05-26
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of making stained glass! PA Guild of Craftsman Master Artisan Dan Hayward will introduce participants to the tools and techniques to create works in stained glass using the copper foil method. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. Everyone will practice cutting and breaking Continue reading
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Stained Glass Open Studio
2024-05-25
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Stained Glass Master Artisan Dan Hayward Skill Level: Participants should have completed at least one beginner stained glass panel project (may be with any instructor/venue) and have a desire to improve skills or take on more complex projects. Description: The Stained Glass Open Studio is open to anyone who has worked in glass, who Continue reading
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Glass Plant Stake Mushrooms
2024-05-25
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Ilene Schenkel Skill Level: Beginner Flameworking with soft glass, you will start with a basic barrel shape, add and shape glass mushroom caps, and then apply some creative designs to the cap and base with your choice of colors. Add these adorable 9-11” handcrafted plant stakes to liven up your potted plants or fairy Continue reading
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Ilene Schenkel
Ilene is a member of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. She is on the Boards of the PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC) as well as the Lancaster Designer Craftsmen Chapter of the PGC. She has a successful Etsy shop and has participated in some local art fairs. Her glass works are displayed at the Guild store, other shops in Lancaster, and in other locations in Pennsylvania. Ilene has been flameworking for over 15 years and recently completed classes at the Studio at Corning and at the Tuscarora Lapidary Society. Etsy site – beadsbyileneshop – https://etsy.me/30m2RtN