Handmade Valentine: Something Unique For Your Sweetheart
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I am on the lookout for that amazing idea for that someone special in my life. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to create or give a special handmade item from yourself or a local artisan. If you are looking for fun, unique places to shop, look [...]
Handmade New Year: The 2013 Artisan Community
Happy New Year! The arrival of 2013 brings the opportunity to meet new artists, discover an exciting craft, and visit arts related events to support the keystone artisan community. If you are looking for arts related events throughout January, then look no further, I’ve put together a guide to help you get started: First Friday [...]
Give the Gift of Art! Shop the 2012 Holiday Sale at the Baum School of Art!
Every year The Baum School of Art hosts their annual Holiday Sale which features the work of local artisans available as gifts for the holidays! I am always impressed with the variety and craftsmanship of the items available for sale. If you are looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season, then stop in and [...]
This Holiday Season Support The Finest in Pennsylvania Handmade Artisans
November brings colder weather, pumpkin spiced lattes, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This past weekend I attended the 27th Annual Holiday Marketplace for the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s Lehigh Valley Chapter. This show featured over twenty extremely talented artists who exemplify the spirit of handmade crafts. The Lehigh Valley Chapter hosts [...]
An Arts Infused First Friday At The Banana Factory Arts Center
On the first friday of every month, South Bethlehem hosts a celebration featuring artists and galleries at the Banana Factory filled with a feast of fine art. One of the most wonderful aspects of this event is that there is always something new to discover each time you attend. Whenever I visit the Banana Factory [...]
Discover Allentown Art Works: Emerging Local Arts Scene In The Valley
Tucked away inside Fegley’s Burrito Works off of Hamilton Street in Allentown is a unique community art space devoted to showcasing and selling the work of local artistic talent. A spin off from the popular Art Mart, the Allentown Art Works provides an opportunity for highlighting the artisans living and working in the Lehigh Valley. The [...]
Handwerkplatz: The Handmade Arts At Musikfest
Once a year the Lehigh Valley is home to Musikfest, a large week-long festival of musicians, food, and artisans. This year I found myself sampling a german pastry dish known as bierocks, and treating myself to delicious apple strudel. Later on we were strolling through the tents to discover varying genres of music from rock [...]
