Independent Arts News Reporting Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Presents 6th Annual Holiday Fine Craft Showcase
Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Updated October 16, 2025.
Pictured Above: The exhibition floor of the Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Holiday Show in 2024. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: HAVERFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
A festive weekend showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, and community on November 8th & 9th
Haverford, PA– The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is delighted to announce its 6th Annual Holiday Fine Craft Showcase, taking place at the Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC), located at 9000 Parkview Drive in Haverford, Pennsylvania. The showcase will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, offering visitors a chance to discover, shop, and connect with more than 60 juried artists working across a wide range of fine craft disciplines.
This highly anticipated annual event has become a treasured Main Line tradition, featuring exceptional, hand-crafted works in basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. Each piece is a reflection of the artist’s unique perspective and mastery of their medium—perfect for holiday giving or personal collecting.
Pictured Above: Alejandro Lemus. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Visitors can enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere where they can meet the artists in person, learn about their techniques, and take-home distinctive works that celebrate the power and beauty of craftsmanship. Admission is $5, and proceeds help support the Guild’s ongoing programming and exhibitions that foster artistic excellence and community engagement. Directions and more information can be found at haverfordguild.org/Holiday2025.
“Our Holiday Showcase isn’t just a marketplace—it’s a celebration of handmade artistry and the people behind it,” said a Guild representative. “Every artist here brings years of skill, passion, and imagination to their craft. We’re proud to connect them directly with the community that values and supports their work.”
Pictured Above: Aviva Brandt Foster. Photo Credit: Contributed.
A Legacy of Fine Craft in Pennsylvania
Founded in 2009, the Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is the 16th chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen (PGC)—one of the oldest professional craft organizations in the country. What began with twelve founding artists from Haverford Township has grown to a vibrant membership of more than 100 fine craftspeople representing diverse disciplines, backgrounds, and approaches to design.
The Guild carries forward the Pennsylvania Guild’s longstanding mission, first established in 1944 under the encouragement of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, to nurture the arts, preserve traditional skills, and promote the value of handcrafted work in everyday life. Today, with over 1,300 members across 30 states, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen continues to provide education, exhibitions, and professional support to artists who proudly uphold the state’s craft heritage.
Pictured Above: Scott Foster. Photo Credit: Contributed.
A Creative Hub on the Main Line
Situated just ten miles west of Center City Philadelphia, Haverford Township sits at the heart of the Main Line’s artistic and cultural community. The Holiday Fine Craft Showcase invites art lovers, collectors, and holiday shoppers to experience that creative energy firsthand—and to find truly meaningful, handmade gifts that will be cherished for years to come.
For directions, artist previews, and full event details, please visit haverfordguild.org/Holiday2025.
Pictured Above: Jo-Anne Frazier. Photo Credit: Contributed.
