Upcoming Events
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Knit Happens – Your First Stitches! - Day 1
2025-12-21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm -
Knit Happens – Your First Stitches! - Day 2
2025-12-28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Cheryl Lampard Skill level: Beginner Date & Time: This is a two-part workshop Part 1: Sunday, December 21st 2.00PM – 4.00 PM Part 2: Sunday, December 28th 2.00PM – 4.00 PM Have you ever watched someone knit and thought, I wish I could do that? Now’s your moment! Discover the joy of knitting by …
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Knit Happens – Your First Stitches! – December 21 & 28Read More »
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Cheryl Lampard
Cheryl Lampard is the creator of Knitter Matters, where her weekly knitting videos and workshops inspire a global community. She has created over 100 Knitter Matters episodes on YouTube. One client described working with her as “like having your very own Mary Poppins.” Her journey began in Brighton, UK, when she founded YōMō Designer Yarns & Knitwear, a pioneering store known for its bold, color-blocked displays and exclusive designs. She was also commissioned to create a collection for the luxury cashmere house W. Bill of Bond Street, London. Certified by the Craft Yarn Council – the primary organization for the yarn industry – as both a Knit Instructor and Knit Teacher, Cheryl teaches knitting workshops across the community. A cancer survivor herself, she leads a supportive knitting group at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster, PA, offering patients and carers the comfort of creativity and connection. She is also the founder of Style Matters International, an internationally recognized image consultancy, and has appeared live on Fox TV as a Royal Style Expert during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Cheryl can be contacted at cheryl@knittermatters.com.
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Needle Felted Penguin
2026-01-03
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Learn to make an adorable Needle Felted Penguin with a needle, foam, and some wool! All materials are provided, including a foam felting pad and two felting needles. No experience is necessary; local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman will walk you through this fun and easy craft step by step! …
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Needle Felted Penguins – January 3Read More »
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Needle Felted "You Melt My Heart" Snowman
2026-01-10
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa Haldeman Skill Level: Beginner Learn to make an adorable Needle Felted “You Melt My Heart” Snowman with a needle, foam, and some wool! All materials are provided, including a foam felting pad and two felting needles. No experience is necessary; local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman will walk you through this fun and easy …
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Needle Felted “You Melt My Heart” Snowman – January 10Read More »
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Painting with Wool
2026-01-31
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ellen Silberlicht Skill Level: Beginner Join the adventure in “Painting with wool” to create a wall piece that begins with dyed sheep’s wool. Ellen will take you through the steps of wet felting to transform your layout into a uniquely “you” wall hanging. You will be standing for most of this class. Please wear …
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Painting with Wool – January 31Read More »
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Ellen Silberlicht
Ellen Silberlicht, based in Lititz, PA, brings a unique blend of humor and insight into her artistic exploration of the world. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s School for Crafts. Ellen’s formal training as a sculptural potter laid the foundation for her artistic journey. Throughout her life, fiber has played a significant role in her work, with sewing patterns offering a critical understanding of sculptural form. This skill enabled her to transform a simple slab of clay into intricate, three-dimensional pieces. In 2010, Ellen discovered the world of wet felting—a revelation that deepened her creative process. The fusion of wool and clay has since propelled her on an unending artistic journey, blending the tactile qualities of both mediums to create innovative and thought-provoking pieces.
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Rug Hooked Sunflower Clutch
2026-02-07
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. In this project, you will learn hand stitching (an invisible whip stitch), proddy, which was first used by sailors to …
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Rug Hooked Sunflower Clutch – February 7Read More »
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Introduction to Patternmaking - Day 1
2026-02-07
10:00 am - 2:00 pm -
Introduction to Patternmaking - Day 2
2026-02-14
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Laura Tanzer Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced Are you tired of clothes that do not fit properly? Would you like to be able to make your own patterns or ‘adjust’ those store-bought patterns that you own, but you don’t know how? In this four session workshop we will cover basic patternmaking concepts, including measurements, making a …
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Introduction to Patternmaking – February 7 & 14Read More »
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Laura Tanzer
I am a sustainability artisan, entrepreneur, textile artist, clothing engineer, and educator. I work with textiles, sculpting wearable art for the body. I experiment with digital printing by printing my art photographs on textiles and using those prints as basis for creating wearable art for the body. I use raw materials such as vintage and dead stock - all are natural fiber materials, such as cotton, silk, linen. I create almost no waste and teach others how to do the same. My workshops are "small batch" - limited to less than 10 in person as well as online. That affords participants individual attention. I teach the skills for working with textiles, including, but not limited to sewing, handwork, pattern making, and draping.
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Eucalyptus Magic
2026-03-14
10:30 am - 2:00 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 …
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Eucalyptus Magic – March 14Read More »
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Introduction to Machine Sewing
2026-04-04
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Laura Tanzer Skill Level: Beginner In this three-hour workshop, we will cover basic sewing machine setup, care, and sewing techniques for seams, mending, basting, and other applications. After a brief demonstration on how to use your sewing machine, you will practice setting up the machine and practice stitching. You will also learn and practice …
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Introduction to Machine Sewing – April 4Read More »
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Laura Tanzer
I am a sustainability artisan, entrepreneur, textile artist, clothing engineer, and educator. I work with textiles, sculpting wearable art for the body. I experiment with digital printing by printing my art photographs on textiles and using those prints as basis for creating wearable art for the body. I use raw materials such as vintage and dead stock - all are natural fiber materials, such as cotton, silk, linen. I create almost no waste and teach others how to do the same. My workshops are "small batch" - limited to less than 10 in person as well as online. That affords participants individual attention. I teach the skills for working with textiles, including, but not limited to sewing, handwork, pattern making, and draping.
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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.