# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business – October 17 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business – 2026 Version Saturday, October 17, 2026 – ½ day Session – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2nd floor, large classroom This workshop is specially designed for crafts people who want to start a craft business or ensure their current business is set up properly and follows the best practices for legality, insurance coverage, tax payments, etc. Also, learn about sales channels, copyrights, etc. Presenters: Karen Peiffer - Board President, Pa Guild of Craftsmen Ilene Schenkel –PGC Board Member, Flameworked Glass Emil Mellow – PDC Board Member, FCAAB Chairman / Master Artisan Painting / Drawing Robert Prebola and Toni Kramer - Kendal, Prebola & Jones, LLC Accounting (to cover legal structure too) AGENDA 9:00 – 9:15 am - Info and Attendee Introductions 9:15 – 10:00 - Business Basics – Karen Peiffer • Hobby to Parttime • Separating Personal from business finances • Mobile Payments • Good Record Keeping • Insurance • Copyright 10:00 – 10:30 am - Sales Channels - Pros & Cons –Ilene • Retail (Fine craft fairs, Stand Alone Website, Online Marketplaces) • Consignment • Wholesale 10:30 – 10:45 am – Break 10:45 – 11:00 How to organize your business on a daily basis? – Emil Mellow 11:00 – 11:45 am - Business Structure and taxes Sole proprietor vs LLC • Presenters - Business Structure and Taxes - Kendall, Prebola & Jones, LLC a. Toni Kramer, b. Robert Prebola, CPA • Sales vs income tax • Taxable vs nontaxable sales • Business deductions • State & local taxes • When to file (mypath.pa.gov) 11:45 – 12 Noon – Questions, Wrap up, Evaluations Sign up online https://pacrafts.org/events/fine-craft-as-a-business-how-to-launch-a-craft-business-october-17/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lancaster/fine-craft-as-a-business-how-to-launch-a-craft-business-october-17/200030736702529 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lancaster - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen - **lat**: 40.04368 - **long**: -76.30621 - **full address**: Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, 335 N Queen St,Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business – October 17 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3924ae973e05848abd23317dd2eea725a1c8a52c25946bcdde043cdbb98b60ea-rimg-w1110-h350-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1790347767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business - October 17 being held? - **A:** Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business - October 17 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, 335 N Queen St,Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business - October 17? - **A:** Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business - October 17 is organized by Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fine Craft as a Business: How to Launch a Craft Business - October 17 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lancaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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