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.

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Upcoming Events

  • Intro to Blacksmithing
    2023-05-13
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form hooks and a fireplace poker. The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set up a tent if there is rain. Please wear closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing. Continue reading

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  • Needle Felted Goldfish
    2023-05-13
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Join local Fiber Artist and Instructor, Lisa Haldeman to make a cute little Needle Felted Goldfish that you can display year after year. No Experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. About the Instructor: Lisa Haldeman is a local, Continue reading

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  • Glass Suncatchers
    2023-05-13
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to create your own glass suncatchers through flameworking in this new class! Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple glass suncatchers utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping solid glass into a Continue reading

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  • Ceramic Wall Pockets
    2023-05-14
    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 and join clay slabs to form a wall pocket. Participants will choose a glaze from a selection of samples. The instructor will glaze and fire the finished pieces in her studio and return them for pick Continue reading

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  • Introduction to Linocuts: Folk Art Inspired Birds
    2023-05-17
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: John Ruggles Skill Level: Beginner Learn how to make Linocut prints. Together we will discuss Linoleum printmaking basics, and then carve, ink, and print your own. Design options will include several examples of folk art-inspired bird images. All supplies are included in the tuition. Cancellation/Refund Policy:  To purchase a ticket at the Continue reading

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  • Snarky Stitches
    2023-05-19
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Laura Scott Steiger Skill Level: Beginner Learn a few different stitch techniques to create a sassy little cactus embroidery, while chatting with your fellow creatives in a relaxed atmosphere.  All supplies are included in the tuition. Cancellation/Refund Policy:  To purchase a ticket at the member discounted rate, please login here.Continue reading

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  • Stained Glass Open-Topped Box
    2023-05-20
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dan Hayward Skill Level: Intermediate – Participants should have completed several stained glass projects (e.g., panels, butterflies, snowflakes) and be familiar with the basic cutting, breaking, foiling and soldering skills. The objective of this workshop is to create a structure with sides, bottom, and no top.  The finished product may be a candle holder, Continue reading

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  • Introduction to Rug Hooking: Spring Songbirds
    2023-05-20
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Juliana Kapusta Skill Level: Beginner The historic art of traditional hand-hooked rugs has been admired since colonial times. Like many forms of art, hooked rugs were made out of necessity, utilizing scraps and upcycling. By pulling up loops of cut fabric, one at a time, you can create four sweet little songbird coasters. They Continue reading

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  • Starry Night Pendants
    2023-05-20
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Learn and actively participate in the experience of creating your own unique Starry Night pendant through flameworking. Students in this workshop will be guided through the process of forming multiple Starry Night pendants utilizing an interesting color palette and design options. The movement and nature of melting and shaping Continue reading

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  • Intro to Blacksmithing
    2023-05-20
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Nicholas Tucci Skill Level: Beginner Spend an afternoon learning the art of Blacksmithing! Students will learn the basics of forging steel to form hooks and a plant hanger. The class will take place outside, rain or shine. We will set up a tent if there is rain. Please wear closed-toe shoes and no loose clothing. Continue reading

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