PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art

05/05/2026

Spring is in the air, and creativity is blooming! 🌸

We’re getting excited for the PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art Show on October 17, 2026—and today we’re spotlighting the kind of artistry you’ll find there.

🧵 Debbie creates whimsical, one-of-a-kind folk art figures—stuffed with sawdust and lovingly hand-painted.
🪚 Bob handcrafts elegant Shaker boxes using time-honored techniques passed down through generations.

From playful to timeless, every piece tells a story. Come discover the artists, the craftsmanship, and the tradition this fall!

03/05/2026

📅 Mark your calendar!
We’re hard at work planning our best show yet. Stay tuned for details! ✨

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and best wishes for the New Year!

10/22/2025

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art

10/16/2025

🎨 PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art Show – 57th Annual Celebration! 🧶

Join us for a curated showcase of some of the finest traditional artisans in the region — a day full of heritage, heart, and handmade excellence!

🗓 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Alleghenyville Evangelical Lutheran Church
1327 Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540
🎉 FREE Admission

✨ New this year: the beautiful embroidery work of Kelli King!

Now in its 57th year, this beloved event celebrates masterful craftsmanship, folk traditions, and the time-honored skills passed down through generations. Discover handmade treasures and connect with the artisans who keep these traditions alive.

🪵🧵 From woodworking to weaving, every piece has a story — come be part of it!

Help us keep tradition alive — see you there!

10/15/2025

PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art

10/15/2025

🎨✨ Join Melissa Strawser at the PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art Show — a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and creativity!

🗓 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Alleghenyville Evangelical Lutheran Church
1327 Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540
🎉 FREE Admission

Now in its 57th year, this cherished event showcases the finest traditional artisans in the region — including Melissa, who will be exhibiting some of her newest and most exciting work! 🖼️💫

🌟 Don’t miss her latest intaglio & aquatint artist proofs, including:
🌀 "Maze" — crafted using a stunning piece of iron that left an incredible impression. The color? It's all paper! Hand-selected Japanese papers layered with care.
🦋 "Butterfly ⭐️ Stars" — newly framed and freshly pulled!

Melissa says:

“I love any opportunity to see what you see in my work. Come say hi, grab a sandwich, sip some coffee, and shop local. Let’s keep these PA traditions alive together!”

🪵🧵 Support handmade. Support stories. Support tradition.
📍 See you there — and maybe take home some art that speaks to your soul.

10/14/2025

🎨 PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art Show

Join us for a celebration of heritage and craftsmanship at the 57th Annual PA Traditional Crafts & Folk Art Show — happening this Saturday!

🧑‍🎨 Featured Artisan: Jim King
Jim specializes in the historic art of grain painting — a decorative technique he uses on frames, boxes, and chests. Come meet Jim and discover how this beautiful tradition is kept alive through his hands-on work.

📅 This Saturday — October 18, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Alleghenyville Evangelical Lutheran Church
1327 Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540
🎉 FREE Admission

✨ Now in its 57th year, this beloved event showcases masterful craftsmanship, rich folk traditions, and time-honored skills passed down through generations. Come for the artistry — stay for the stories behind every handmade piece.

Help us keep tradition alive — we can’t wait to see you there!