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A Neat Place for Artists

The town of Bethlehem has made good use of an old factory and converted it into a really nice place... read more

Reviewed December 30, 2021
TheExplorerFamily
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Somerset, New Jersey
Glass Blowing at ArtsQuest in the Banana Factory - Fun, unique and educational!

The ArtsQuest hot glass studio at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was a terrific... read more

Reviewed August 5, 2019
kdra2016
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New Britain, Pennsylvania
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Reviewed September 6, 2016

The Banana Factory (a former fruit distributor) is a apace for artists to have studio space, a craft shop, a glass blowing studio and a place to see art shows, take an arts class or enjoy a first Friday. On the First Friday evening of each month, many of the artists are in their studios, you can talk to them about their art, purchase a painting or sculpture, drink wine and eat hors d'oeuvre's, listen to live music in the gallery and view an local artists art show, all in one place. Other businesses on the Southside stay open late so you can peruse them as well.

Date of experience: April 2016
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Reviewed August 23, 2016

The galleries have very nice, and some Excellent & Sophisticated shows. Artists who have studios there mostly appeal to non-artists; ordinary and non-edgy artwork. First Friday openings are festive and enjoyable.

Date of experience: August 2016
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Reviewed August 3, 2016 via mobile

We took the 6 hour (3 hours per day) glass blowing and furnace work class. What a great experience. We really learned, doing "hands on" glass making! The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and helpful, but let you do the work of gathering the glass, blowing, adding color, shaping, etc. It was very satisfying to make two pieces and learn about what goes into this craft. The shop was very hot, but water and ice are just steps away for a drink, and some time out of the heat. Safety glasses are a must, you can bring your own or borrow some there. Parking outside is free and there are places to eat right in town. An easy, short drive right off of Rt. 78. We did it with our grown kids! A really different kind of activity for our family! I would highly recommend it!

Date of experience: July 2016
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Reviewed July 19, 2016

The Banana Factory is a great place to view a wide variety of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists. Individual studio spaces make up much of the space - it's a great place to spend an afternoon perusing wonderful creative works of art and craft.

Date of experience: September 2015
1  Thank Wendy S
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Reviewed July 15, 2016

My daughter attended the week long glass blowing camp for three years in a row. She absolutely loved it! There are many great classes to choose from. This is a great place to enhance your child's artistic interest.

Date of experience: August 2015
Thank Maria C
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