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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Wheel Thrown Pottery
2024-07-06
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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Build a Ukulele - Day 1
2024-07-08
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Build a Ukulele - Day 2
2024-07-09
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Build a Ukulele - Day 3
2024-07-10
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Build a Ukulele - Day 4
2024-07-11
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Build a Ukulele - Day 5
2024-07-12
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Allen Androkites Skill Level: All skill levels Explore the art of crafting a ukulele in this engaging 5-day workshop. Participants will have the unique opportunity to construct a tenor-size ukulele, drawing inspiration from the Martin ukulele with its distinctive dovetail neck. No prior ukulele-playing or woodworking experience is necessary. Throughout the workshop, you’ll delve Continue reading
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Date Night: Glassblowing
2024-07-17
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
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Design Your Own Engagement Ring
2024-07-20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Sara Gallo Skill Level: Beginner Students will learn about the 4Cs of diamond grading and the best gemstones for everyday wear. We will look at real examples of various stone setting styles, and traditional and non-traditional engagement rings, and create an engagement ring design detailing accurate measurements and gem placement. Students are encouraged to bring Continue reading
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Sara Gallo
Sara Gallo is an artist, jeweler, and CAD designer based in Lancaster, PA. She earned her BFA and BSE from Millersville University and MFA with a concentration in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM from Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Sara exhibited in the prestigious PMA craft show in 2011 and 2016. She currently works part-time as a custom jeweler, teaches with the PA Guild, and is a stay-at-home mom to her two kids.
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Bead Fest: Flameworked Starry Night Pendants
2024-07-31
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner Create 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 solid glass into a recognizable form will be Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Flameworked Glass Suncatchers
2024-07-31
2:00 pm - 5:00 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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Bead Fest - Soft Glass Flameworking: Plant Stake Mushrooms
2024-08-01
10:30 am - 1:00 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
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Bead Fest - Flameworking Glass: Individual Session
2024-08-01
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner This workshop will be a free forum designed for the student to address techniques, artistic process, color theory and application, flame chemistry, research and development strategies, development of fundamentals, core design, etc. with the intention to grow in specific areas of interest. Drawing from over 20 years experience of Continue reading
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Bead Fest - Flameworking Glass: Individual Session
2024-08-01
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Phil Hackman Skill Level: Beginner This workshop will be a free forum designed for the student to address techniques, artistic process, color theory and application, flame chemistry, research and development strategies, development of fundamentals, core design, etc. with the intention to grow in specific areas of interest. Drawing from over 20 years experience of Continue reading
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Bead Fest: Flameworked Glass Cactus
2024-08-02
10:30 am - 1:30 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