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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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-10-25
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the ancient art of blacksmithing in this engaging and hands-on workshop! This introductory class 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 Continue reading
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-10-25
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the ancient art of blacksmithing in this engaging and hands-on workshop! This introductory class 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 Continue reading
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Intro to Sculpture - Day 1
2024-10-26
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Intro to Sculpture - Day 2
2024-10-27
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Tom Antonishak Skill Level: Beginner This two-day class explores the very basic clay sculpting techniques for those just learning how to work with materials such as air-dry clay and working with various tools. Students will sculpt an adult penguin and a chick. You will learn about building an armature, as well as why and how Continue reading
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Tom Antonishak
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Introduction to Mosaic Art - Day 1
2024-10-26
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Introduction to Mosaic Art - Day 2
2024-10-27
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Aya will introduce you to how to make mosaics using a couple of hand tools. You will make a design, cut the glass into different shapes, attach the pieces, and grout it. At the end, you will be amazed by your beautiful and unique mosaic! It will be an 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
2024-10-26
10:30 am - 1:00 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
Workshop Teachers
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-10-26
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the ancient art of blacksmithing in this engaging and hands-on workshop! This introductory class 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 Continue reading
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Fused Glass Nightlight
2024-10-26
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner In this afternoon class, fused glass artist, Kathleen Forney, will review the fundamentals of working in fused glass while creating two beautiful & unique nightlights! Students will learn techniques for cutting glass & incorporating glass into a pattern of their design on a clear glass palette. The piece will Continue reading
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Turn a Bowl
2024-10-27
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Beginner Learn to turn a piece of domestic hardwood into a bowl for the first time. You can choose from several different hardwood blanks for your turning experience. No prior experience in bowl-turning is necessary. But, some turning experience is helpful. The goal of this class is to learn the Continue reading
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, and Stone Setting
2024-10-27
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 Continue reading
Workshop Teachers
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Turn a Bowl
2024-10-27
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Antonishak Skill Level: Beginner Learn to turn a piece of domestic hardwood into a bowl for the first time. You can choose from several different hardwood blanks for your turning experience. No prior experience in bowl-turning is necessary. But, some turning experience is helpful. The goal of this class is to learn the Continue reading