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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Make Your Own Ceramic Mug
2023-11-04
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: Susan Burlingame Skill Level: Beginner Hand-build your own ceramic mug in this class! Students will learn how to roll out clay, imprint with texture, and build a mug. You will pick a finish glaze from provided samples. Mugs will dry slowly and be kiln-fired and glazed by the instructor. The mugs will be brought Continue reading
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Fused Glass Snow Scene
2023-11-05
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Forney Skill Level: Beginner Learn the fundamentals of Fusing Glass while creating this whimsical snow scene in our fun new workshop! Students can add more snow people and label them if they wish. Learn the techniques for cutting glass and incorporating that glass into a pattern of their design on a palette of clear glass. Continue reading
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Glass Icicles
2023-11-09
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill level: Beginner Learn how to make your own glass icicle ornaments in this class! Students will learn the basics of working with Borosilicate and Frit glass while creating their own unique icicles. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged 13 and up. About Continue reading
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Wheel Thrown Pottery
2023-11-10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Carlo Jury Skill Level: Beginner Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw clay? In this two-hour class, students will learn the skills necessary to throw bowls, cups, and cylinders. Each student will have the chance to make several pieces and choose from 2 house glazes to fire their work in. The first piece Continue reading
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Wheel Thrown Pottery
2023-11-10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Carlo Jury Skill Level: Beginner Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw clay? In this two-hour class, students will learn the skills necessary to throw bowls, cups, and cylinders. Each student will have the chance to make several pieces and choose from 2 house glazes to fire their work in. The first piece Continue reading
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Pear Gourds
2023-11-11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Jeffrey McCombie Skill Level: Beginner Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the unique craft of gourding through the creation of a simple, but beautiful pear. To create your unique pear we will focus on elements of design and color. After selecting your gourd, you will learn proper cleaning, sanding, and leveling techniques Continue reading
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Printing without a Press: Christmas Cards
2023-11-11
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Andrew Reineberg Skill Level: Beginner Learn the basics of printmaking while creating unique Christmas cards in this new workshop! Attendees will have the option to carve and hand print a predawn design or have the ability to create their own design. Prints will be made on cardstock for Christmas or Greeting cards. Please note *** Continue reading
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Andrew Reineberg
Andrew Reineberg received his BFA in Printmaking from Millersville University in 2016, but has been making since a child at the kitchen table with his grandparents. He has since taught community classes at local galleries and institutions and shown his work at Millersville University's Sykes Gallery and locally at the Lancaster Museum of Art and various pop-up shows around town.
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Make a Pendant or Cuff Bracelet with Chasing & Repousse TechniquesChasing a Copper Bowl - Day 1
2023-11-11
10:00 am - 6:00 pm -
Make a Pendant or Cuff Bracelet with Chasing & Repousse Techniques - Day 2
2023-11-12
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Seth Carlson Skill Level: Intermediate This intermediate chasing and repousse class explores the techniques used to create a shallow relief or pattern on a pendant or cuff bracelet. Students will learn how to create depth and illusion through the manipulation of light and shadow on a flat or curved surface. Class objectives include exploration of Continue reading
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Frit Glass Pendants
2023-11-14
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of flameworking with frit glass! Students will use crushed-up glass and implode these small pieces of glass into clear glass to make frit pendants. Students will make approximately 3-5 pendants. All materials are included in the tuition. No experience is necessary. Appropriate for students aged 13 and Continue reading
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Date Night: Glassblowing
2023-11-15
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Michael Peluso Skill Level: Beginner Join us for this fun date night class! Come knowing nothing, and leave with lots of knowledge and your own creations. Shot glass and a bud vase are some examples of what can be made in this workshop. No prior experience is required. All materials are included in the Continue reading