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
2024-10-04
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
Workshop Teachers
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-10-04
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
Workshop Teachers
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-10-05
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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Stained Glass Hinged Lid Box
2024-10-05
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Intermediate – requires some experience making stained glass panels . . . and some self-confidence. This new offering allows you to make a stained glass box with a hinged lid. You will design the lid before the class based on the info that Dan will provide. In class, cutting and Continue reading
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Eucalyptus Magic
2024-10-05
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Reed Skill Level: Beginner Join us to naturally dye a one-of-a-kind scarf. We’ll use fresh eucalyptus leaves to create a unique pattern on a 14” x 72” silk or wool gauze scarf. Through the magic of eco-dyeing, the leaves impart their color to the cloth. In the first session, you’ll put your scarves Continue reading
Workshop Teachers
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2024-10-05
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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Making Botanical Ink
2024-10-05
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Reed Skill Level: Beginner Create ink using plants and iron. We’ll create two inks, one gray/black from nuts or sumac and iron and a clear yellow from marigolds or turmeric. While the ink is cooking, you’ll create a sketchbook with drawings and watercolor paper to practice your penmanship with when the ink is Continue reading
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Enameling with Gold for Beginners
2024-10-06
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Create a beautiful piece of jewelry with gold accents. Students will learn in to prepare a copper blank for enameling, sifting enamels, underglaze painting, applying gold leaf, sgraffito technique, and finishing. Each student will have at least one finished piece of jewelry at the end of the day. This Continue reading
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
2024-10-08
6:30 pm - 9:00 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
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Resin Jewelry
2024-10-11
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All Come explore the magic of resin and suspend dried, pressed botanicals forever in your very own handmade jewelry. Students will be using UV-curing resin and lights, provided by the studio. Each student will make 3-4 pieces with their choice of earrings, pendants, or keychains. Plenty of jewelry settings/bezels will Continue reading
