Circle Craft Christmas Market
From homespun to hip, if it's handmade you'll find it here.
Under the sails of the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, there exists a new generation of craft show — a place where, from November 8th to 12th you can find unique gifts that are appreciated as much for their quality and inventiveness as the thoughfulness behind them. Now in its 33rd year, the Circle Craft Christmas Market attracts some 40,000 people eager to discover the creations of more than 260 artisans from across Canada — who are individually selected based on talent and diversity of work.
As Western Canada's largest one-of-a-kind gift fair, the Circle Craft Christmas Market offers a tremendous assortment of carefully handcrafted work for sale direct from the artists; exquisite jewellery, hip threads, hot home décor; delicious jams, chocolates and other holiday treats; woodcarving, soaps and candles; and so much more! Sophisticated or folky — woven, knitted, painted, potted, hammered, spun, sewn, twisted, turned, canned, brewed or baked — you'll find something for even the hardest to please on your list.
In the spirit of the season, shoppers are invited to visit the Sharing Tree, where a $2 donation earns a chance to win a fabulous holiday for two. And all visitors are also given the chance to enter a draw for a $1000 Shopping Spree at the Market.
If that weren't enough, the Market also offers a free Entertainment Stage featuring performances by Arts Umbrella dancers, Royal City Ballet, Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, Lorita Leung Dance Academy, Capilano Flute Choir and many other local musical and dance groups. Also, back by popular demand: Totally Amazing Glass Show with hot glass demonstrations by some of Western Canada's finest glass artists.
The Circle Craft Christmas Market is about connecting a new generation of consumers with the creative artists and artisans who can provide an interactive, entertaining shopping experience. It's definitely not your old school craft fair.
WHERE:
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place Way
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 8 to Sunday, November 12, 2006
HOURS:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 7pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
DAILY ADMISSION:
Adults $12
Seniors & Students $8
Kids under 12 are FREE!
NEW unlimited freere-admission with ticket validation.
Buy your tickets in advance online until October 31, 2006
For more details visit www.circlecraft.net
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