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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Forming, & Roll Printing
2025-04-22
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Local jeweler and glass artisan, Jessica Keemer, will show students ways to transform sterling silver sheet metal and wire through roll printing, forming, and soldering to create a pendant …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Forming, & Roll Printing – April 22Read More »
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Metalsmithing Basics: Silver & Gold Jewelry
2025-04-24
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of metalsmithing in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners. Explore fundamental techniques and learn to transform sheet metal into stunning, handcrafted jewelry pieces! Sterling silver we will available for students to make a custom pendant, ring, or pair of earrings, and gold filled wire will be …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Silver & Gold Jewelry – April 24Read More »
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Resin Jewelry
2025-04-25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All Come explore the magic of resin and suspend dried, pressed botanicals forever in your very own handmade jewelry. Students will be using UV-curing resin and lights, provided by the studio. Each student will make 3-4 pieces with their choice of earrings, pendants, or keychains. Plenty of jewelry settings/bezels will …
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Botanical Resin Jewelry – April 25Read More »
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Design Your Own Ring
2025-04-26
10:00 am - 1:00 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, traditional and non-traditional engagement rings, and create a ring design detailing accurate measurements and gem placement. Students are encouraged to bring the following …
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Design Your Own Ring – April 26Read More »
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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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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, and Stone Setting
2025-04-27
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Learn ways to transform sheet metal through soldering with an Acetylene torch, texturizing with metal stamps and planishing hammers, and stone setting in this fun class. Students will have …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, and Stone Setting – April 27Read More »
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
2025-04-27
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the captivating world of flameworked glass bead making in this hands-on and engaging class designed for adults exploring this mesmerizing art form for the first time. Led by experienced instructor, Jessica Keemer, this course provides a unique opportunity to delve into the ancient craft of shaping glass with …
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads – April 27Read More »
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, and Stone Setting
2025-05-03
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner In this workshop, students will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques to help begin their journey of metalsmithing and creating bench-fabricated jewelry! Learn ways to transform sheet metal through soldering with an Acetylene torch, texturizing with metal stamps and planishing hammers, and stone setting in this fun class. Students will have …
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Metalsmithing Basics: Soldering, Texturizing, and Stone Setting – May 3Read More »
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads
2025-05-03
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Jessica Keemer Skill Level: Beginner Unlock the captivating world of flameworked glass bead making in this hands-on and engaging class designed for adults exploring this mesmerizing art form for the first time. Led by experienced instructor, Jessica Keemer, this course provides a unique opportunity to delve into the ancient craft of shaping glass with …
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Beginning Flameworked Glass Beads – May 3Read More »
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
2025-05-15
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Beth deVitry Skill Level: Beginner Discover the art of jewelry-making in this immersive workshop where you’ll create your own pair of handmade sterling silver hoop earrings! Perfect for beginners and those looking to build their metalworking skills, this class will cover essential techniques including sawing, filing, sanding, soldering, forging, and forming. Guided by a …
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings – May 15Read More »
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Sterling Silver Ginkgo Earrings
2025-05-16
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk Skill Level: All Join Hattie in the jewelry studio and make a beautiful pair of silver ginkgo earrings, Hattie’s own design that she sells at Longwood Gardens and Terrain. Students will use a jeweler’s saw to cut out their ginkgo leaf, hammer texture ripples into the silver, and then heat and shape …
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Sterling Silver Ginkgo Earrings – May 16Read More »
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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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Cancellation/Refund Policy
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen does not provide cash refunds for the cancellation of classes unless the class is canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here at least 7 days prior to the class. Students who request a withdrawal at least 7 days prior to the class will receive a credit that can be used toward another workshop. No refunds or transfers will be given to cancellation requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice of the class.
Please note that we are unable to provide refunds for missed classes due to personal scheduling conflicts. If you are sick with Covid-19 please email kelly@pacrafts.org.
COVID-19 Policy
Following the updated CDC regulations, masks are no longer required at our facility. Visitors are welcome to wear masks if they choose. Please note that some instructors do continue to require masks for their particular workshops. This will be noted as applicable on our website and through the registration process.
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.