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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Mosaic Suncatcher
2026-05-23
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Elena Lagana Skill Level: Beginner In this relaxing, creative class, you’ll design and create your own mosaic flower suncatcher for your window. Choose how you’d like to display it — hanging on a chain or free-standing on a wooden base. You’ll work on a 6” clear acrylic circle, using pre-cut transparent stained glass in …
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Workshop Teachers
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Elena Lagana
I teach epoxy resin, micro beads and epoxy sculpt jewelry making, and mosaics at local gift shops, Tamaqua Arts Center, and Gallery on the Square in Millersburg. My classes are tailored for students aged 5 and up, accommodating 10-12 participants per session. Depending on the project, classes are offered as one-day or two-day workshops, providing hands-on instruction and creative exploration. www.etsy.com/shop/elenasboutiquestudio FB page: Elena’s Boutique Studio
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Mosaic Jewelry
2026-05-29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner Let’s break some glass and make an original pendant! You can choose your base shape. Also there are a variety of glass colors and tiles to choose from. You will learn how to cut glass pieces and tiles with a pair of nippers (a hand tool). Then you will …
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Mosaic Jewelry – May 29Read More »
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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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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2026-06-06
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 blacksmithing, where they will learn the fundamental skills of forging, shaping, and creating functional items using traditional techniques. Students will learn how to …
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Introduction to Blacksmithing: Morning Session – June 6Read More »
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
2026-06-06
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 blacksmithing, where they will learn the fundamental skills of forging, shaping, and creating functional items using traditional techniques. Students will learn how to …
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Introduction to Blacksmithing: Afternoon Session – June 6Read More »
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The Art of Cloisonné Enameling - Day 1
2026-06-13
9:30 am - 4:30 pm -
The Art of Cloisonné Enameling - Day 2
2026-06-14
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Learn the art of forming fine silver wires on enamel to create pattern and cells of transparent color. Students will learn to create detail by texturing their silver base. Additional skills learned will be creating the perfect canvas (the silver base), lifting, wet packing, grinding, and finishing. Various troubleshooting …
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The Art of Cloisonné Enameling – June 13 & 14Read More »
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Garden Mosaic: Mosaic Stepping Stone - Day 1
2026-06-13
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Garden Mosaic: Mosaic Stepping Stone - Day 2
2026-06-14
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Aya Kinoshita Skill level: Beginner/Novice and Intermediate Mosaic stepping stones are great addition to your garden! It can give colors even during the wintertime. This is an outdoor mosaic project, so you will learn about all the materials that are appropriate for exterior mosaics. For beginners, Aya suggests a simple abstract design like mandala. …
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Garden Mosaic: Mosaic Stepping Stone – June 13 & 14Read More »
Workshop Teachers
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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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Christmas in July: Sea Glass Tree or Gnome Night Light
2026-07-11
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Elena Lagana Skill Level: Beginner Christmas in July Workshop: Sea Glass Tree or Gnome Night Light 11” Don’t skip Christmas this summer — celebrate it with us! In this fun and relaxing workshop, you’ll create your own glowing Christmas décor using sea glass and recycled glass bottles. Choose to make either a sparkling Christmas …
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Christmas in July: Sea Glass Tree or Gnome Night Light – July 11Read More »
Workshop Teachers
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Elena Lagana
I teach epoxy resin, micro beads and epoxy sculpt jewelry making, and mosaics at local gift shops, Tamaqua Arts Center, and Gallery on the Square in Millersburg. My classes are tailored for students aged 5 and up, accommodating 10-12 participants per session. Depending on the project, classes are offered as one-day or two-day workshops, providing hands-on instruction and creative exploration. www.etsy.com/shop/elenasboutiquestudio FB page: Elena’s Boutique Studio
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Rug Hooked Songbird Coasters
2026-07-25
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 …
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Rug Hooked Songbird Coasters – July 25Read More »
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Botanical Jewelry in Precious Metal Clay - Day 1
2026-09-18
11:00 am - 1:30 pm -
Botanical Jewelry in Precious Metal Clay - Day 2
2026-09-25
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All *** This is a two-day class, Friday, September 18 & Friday, September 25 from 11 am-1:30 pm *** Come explore the art of precious metal clay and create your own silver jewelry inspired by botanical finds. In this two-part series, you’ll press flowers and leaves into metal clay, which …
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Botanical Jewelry in Precious Metal Clay – September 18 & 25Read More »
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Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business
2026-10-17
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business – 2026 Version Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen (PGC), 335 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, 2nd Floor (In person and via Zoom). Description: Saturday, October 17, 2026 – ½ day Session – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2nd floor, large classroom This workshop is …
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Registration
Participants are encouraged to register early. Register online or by calling 717-431-8706. If you have any questions, please contact us here.
Tuition
Tuition for each workshop is noted in the descriptions. Guild members receive a 10% discount on most classes. You may register online or by calling the office at 717-431-8706.
Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that confirms your registration. No printed tickets are required.
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Workshop Cancellation/Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering for a workshop:
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here.
Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop
If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
No-Show Policy
If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.
Accessibility
We do not have an elevator, so some of our classrooms are wheelchair accessible and some are not. Please contact us here to find out more about your classroom.
Snow and Inclement Weather
Severe weather poses many safety concerns for participants that may require modifications to the workshop’s hours. Based on current conditions in the area immediately surrounding the event and our best judgment, the Guild staff may delay the opening of a workshop or postpone a workshop to another date that the instructor is available. Circumstances that justify amending workshop hours include icy roads, rapid snowfall, tornado warnings, and other severe weather conditions. The Guild does not offer weather-related refunds of class fees unless the workshop is canceled.
Class Proposals from Artists
Artists interested in teaching may submit a proposal online here.