Create, Learn, and Connect in the Juniata River Valley

Creativity thrives in the Juniata River Valley. Across our towns and countryside, local makers are opening their studios and workshops to share their talents—and inviting you to join in. Whether you’re a lifelong artist or just looking to try something new, hands-on classes throughout the region make it easy to learn a skill, meet new people, and leave with something beautiful to show for it.

Photo by Pustika Sammadar

At Hometown Potters’ Studio, you can shape and glaze your own pottery while learning from talented local ceramicists. Over at Lemon & Lime Craft Co., wreath-making classes offer a fun and colorful way to decorate your home for any season. Love to paint? Painting Parties by Judy and The Busy Brush, host guided painting sessions for all ages and skill levels—no experience needed, just a willingness to have fun!

For those drawn to light and color, Moon Dragon Stained Glass teaches the timeless craft of glass art, helping students design and create pieces that shine.

If the outdoors inspires you, plein air artist Susan Nicholas welcomes painters to her retreats at Hameau Farm, where participants capture the valley’s scenic landscapes in a peaceful, creative setting. Nature plays a role in creativity elsewhere, too—Shade Mountain Naturals hosts make-and-take workshops where you can craft your own soaps and lotions using natural ingredients, and Community Partnerships offers garden-to-table classes connecting gardening, food, and community.

Seasonal classes pop up across the region as well, like Back Mountain Flower Farm’s popular Christmas wreath workshops, and craft events for children at the Mifflin and Juniata County Libraries, where young artists can explore, imagine, and create.

No matter the season, there’s always something creative happening in the Juniata River Valley. So roll up your sleeves, meet the makers, and discover the joy of making something by hand. You’ll walk away with more than just what you’ve created—you’ll take home a deeper connection to the place and the people who make it special.