PA GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN

335 N. Queen Street Lancaster PA 17603

About Us

The PGC’s mission is to create opportunities for traditional and contemporary artisans, craft enthusiasts, and collectors through education, advocacy, and community.

We believe that art is a vehicle for growth and education. We seek to grow awareness of fine craft and its many disciplines.

Saturday, October 18

Celestial Stained Glass from 9:30 am-4 pm

Create a stained glass piece based on the sun, the moon or the stars.

Redware Sgraffito Plate from 10 am-4 pm

This workshop will focus on the sgraffito technique used by 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German potters to make expressive designs in their folk art pottery. Participants can choose a traditional Pennsylvania German design or create their own! Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/redware-sgraffito-plate-october-18/

Handcrafted Silver Chainmaking: Forge, Solder, and Design Your Own Bracelet from 12-5 pm

In this hands-on workshop, students will learn the art of chainmaking by creating their very own hand-forged silver link bracelet. Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/handcrafted-silver-chainmaking-forge-solder-and-design-your-own-bracelet-october-18/

Introduction to Blacksmithing from 1-5 pm

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. Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/introduction-to-blacksmithing-october-18/

Sunday, October 19

Turn a Lidded Box or Birdhouse Ornament – 2 classes – from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm

Master the craft of creating lidded boxes or birdhouse ornaments through woodturning in this hands-on class. Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/turn-a-lidded-box-or-birdhouse-ornament-october-19/ and https://pacrafts.org/events/turn-a-lidded-box-or-birdhouse-ornament-october-19-2/

Autumn Stained Glass from 9:30 am-4 pm

Celebrate autumn by creating a fall themed stained glass piece. Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/autumn-stained-glass-october-19/

Painting with Alcohol Inks from 1-3:30 pm

Discover the world of alcohol inks while making a one of a kind work of art. Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/painting-with-alcohol-inks-october-19/

Flameworked Glass Halloween from 1-4 pm

Learn how to create your own Halloween figurines, ornaments, or pendants through flameworking in this fun class! Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/flameworked-glass-halloween-october-19/

Flameworked Glass Halloween: UV Glass Mushrooms from 5-8 pm

Explore the exciting art of flameworking in this unique workshop, where you’ll create stunning glass figurines using recycled and uranium glass. Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/flameworked-glass-halloween-uv-glass-mushrooms-october-19/

Visitors are welcome to stop in and see our workshops in progress. Our Guild Store will have lots of new fine handmade crafts for the fall and holidays made by members of the PA Guild.

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!

We have 30-40 classes per month and new classes are listed daily. All of our classes are listed online here

https://pacrafts.org/workshops/

Fall Artwalk is coming up soon! Check out what we have going on !