We have combined four Fest events into one maker’s dream event. Our long-standing Bead Fest will be combined with Art Fest, Yarn Fest, and Stitch Fest. Maker Festivals offers workshops from each Fest, plus, the Maker Festivals Pass gets you into one large marketplace to shop, learn from demos, join in activities, and so much more.

Discover a new technique — or even a whole new hobby — in festival workshops that cover everything from metalwork to beadweaving, and everything in between.

MAKER FESTIVALS MARKETPLACE:

The marketplace will bring together the Art Fest, Bead Fest, Stitch Fest, and Yarn Fest event vendors under one roof. With tools, supplies, and demonstrations as far as the eye can see, this is a maker’s paradise.

Workshop Schedule:

August 1, 2023

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Gold Bezel Set Sand Cast Ring

August 2, 2023

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Continuous Ring
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Mokume Gane with Metal Clay
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Spring Blossom Necklace
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Copper Chaos Necklace
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: An Introduction to Jewelry Soldering
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Making Resin Glow: Moldmaking and Coloration
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Meditative Magic Pendants
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Gold Foil Bracelet
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Abalone Wave
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Happy Fish Necklace
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Whimsy Bracelet – Intro to Basic Soldering
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Daisy Chain Necklace

August 3, 2023

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Introduction to Bronze Clay
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Drilling Beach Glass
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Introduction to Chainmaille
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Master Class: Make a Statement
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: An Torch-Free Introduction to Metalsmithing
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: 3-D Hollow Box Ring
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Hoop Hoop Hurray!
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Paper Clay: Featherweight Armature for Sculptural Jewelry
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Mod Mondrian-Inspired Lariats
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Jeweled Pebble Rings
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch and Learn- The Seven Habits of the Happiest and Most Productive Creative People
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Elevated Gold
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Pavé Pendant
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Royale Cuff
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: 7-Strand Pearl Necklace
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Blossoms Beaded Rope
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Plaited Kumihimo Necklace
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Rag & Bone Pendants
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Soldering Boot Camp for Beginners
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Gold Nest Rings
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Puffy Heart Pendant
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Woven Wire Chandelier Earrings
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Anodizing for Chain Maille

August 4, 2023

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Golden Gingko Earrings
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Rotary Tool Intensive One: Dremels Only
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Stained Glass Tiles
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Call It A Spade Kumihimo Necklace
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Sticks and Stones Ring
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Fancy Wire Ring
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Sparkling Open Ring
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Master Class: Make a Statement
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Parallel Panels Necklace
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Dimensional Shrink Plastic Pendant
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Little Beasties Pins
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Moroccan Tiles
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Unique Prong Setting
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Cascading Daggers Kumihimo Necklace
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Rotary Tools Intensive Two: Advanced Techniques
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Daydreamer—Intro to Basic Metalwork
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Silver Feather Earrings
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Split Lentil Pendant
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Weave and Lace Dangle Earrings

August 5, 2023

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Half Hook Bracelet
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Kaleidoscope Enamels
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Abalone Wave
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Wiggly Bezel Pendant
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: An Introduction to Jewelry Soldering
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Stone in Stone Ring
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Shrink Plastic Survey and Play Day
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Polymer Clay and Cold Connections
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Sticks and Stones Pendant
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Silver Clay Crash Course
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Soldering Enamels
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Meet Metal Clay

Fest Date: August 1 - 5, 2023

Location: Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 South Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603

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