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We are a chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, one of the nation’s largest and most recognized craft guilds. The PA Guild is made up of 15 chapters throughout the state, and each chapter brings fine crafts into local communities. Each Chapter has its own flair and personality, and offer great fellowship, educational and sales opportunities. Membership is open to all.

Newsletter Archive

August 2024 Newsletter

President's Message: With the Kutztown Folk Festival being all packed up and away for another year, I am back in the shop working on my craft.  Can’t believe it is August already but the hot and humid temperatures confirm…..it is August in Pennsylvania. Our Board of...

May 2024 Newsletter

President's Message: I am thinking about our 4th annual juried Spring Fine Art and Craft Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024 as a beautiful clear and warm day.  NOW, can I order that on line or who do I have to call to make that happen?   Our show committee has done a...

April 2024 Newsletter

President's Message: Spring has sprung and the signs are popping up everywhere.  Birds are building nests, beautiful flowers bursting onto the scene and all the trees are renewing with beautiful buds of color AND we have more daylight!  Spring is a time of renewal. I...

March 2024 Newsletter

President's Message: Was the Groundhog right or wrong?  A this point, I am not sure but as far as I am concerned he better stick to his prediction because I am going to move the snow blower to the back and put the rototiller in its spot!  As we all begin to make plans...

Feb. 2024 Newsletter

President's Message: It is February 2, 2024 and I did not see my shadow today—what does that mean for me?  It is time for me to write my President’s message for our February newsletter.  There is a lot to share, so read on.  Our program on Tuesday, February 6 will be...

January 2024 Newsletter

President's Message: Things are already shaping up for another great year for our Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen and that is all because of you….our craftsmen and artists.  Meetings are scheduled, social events are set, our shows are being planned. What a pleasure...

November 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

President's Message: Well, there is no turning back now…The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen’s 73rd annual Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival is happening on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday November 5.  Getting all those last minute details done are high priority...

Newsletter October 2023

President's Message: These cool mornings recently really get your blood pumping.  They also make you want to get into your studio and get work done so you are ready for our 73rd Annual Juried Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival at Kutztown University.  The count down...

September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

President's Message: IMPORTANT and EXCITING!  Construction of an Art Park at the GoggleWorks is beginning September 5, 2023.  Everyone must enter the GoggleWorks through the doors on Washington Street.  Everyone may still park in the regular lot that we have been...

August 2023 Newsletter

August 2023 Newsletter

President's Message: We are about at the half-way mark through Summer.  We have had some extreme weather conditions this year and my hope is that our members, our families and our friends are okay. It was my pleasure seeing a lot of our members at The Kutztown Folk...