Celebrate spring with two all new events with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.
The first is an all new special spring mini-show, Craft Market, featuring the work of 40 of the Guild’s finest craft makers in pottery, woodturning, leather, traditional German folk art, jewelry and more. This fun outdoor event is for one weekend only, April 17 & 18, at the corner of Prince & Walnut Sts. in downtown Lancaster.
The second is a special, five-week long gallery exhibition and sale of spectacular work for the outdoors including sculpture, bird baths, garden tools and floral jewelry etc. all designed for those with a spring in their step! Come to a Garden Party opens April 17 and runs through June 5 at the Guild’s gallery at 252 N. Prince Street, at the corner of Prince & Walnut, downtown. More than 500 works by 35 craftsmen will be available.
Both new events coincide with Downtown Lancaster’s famously fun Spring ArtWalk on April 17 & 18, featuring 30+ special exhibitions and events, all within easy walking distance.
ABOUT THE SPRING CRAFT MARKET
Exhibiting both traditional and contemporary handmade craft, the Spring Craft Market offers a number of live demonstrations, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to meet the artists and learn how authentic craft is handmade.
“We believe that the making of craft enriches lives,” said Guild executive director Sherrie Boyer. “Everything we do is designed to bring people together in pursuit of fine craft. Whether you are a maker of craft, or a lover of craft, these two programs are all about making craft happen for you. Everything you see, whether a piece of pottery, a turned bowl or framed art has been designed, created and finished by the craft maker.”
The Pennsylvania Guild is one of the newest galleries to open in Downtown Lancaster. Now part of this vibrant art community, the Guild offers more than 35 events annually to meet the needs of craft enthusiasts, emerging craftsmen and established craft professionals. The Guild’s gallery store is open at various times throughout the year and additional workshops, craft shows, and craft events are offered throughout the State. The Guild is also a leading organizer for the community’s beloved “ArtWalks” which occur in Spring and Fall to connect audiences with the dozens of downtown art venues.
The Spring Market features four demonstrations from different artists, including:
Sandra Jean Coldren will demonstrate how she creates her theorem paintings using tools from the past and present. A series of stencils and precise brushwork are used to produce a traditional painting generally depicting a still life on cloth or velvet.
Chong Lim will demonstrate how he creates beautifully embossed papers. Chong will be carving molds using a hammer, chisel and miniature electric tools. Sheets of paper are pressed into these molds, making an impression on the paper. The designs are then hand colored.
For more information about Lancaster’s Spring Art Walk, visit www.lancasterartwalk.org.
