Vancouver’s Circle Craft Christmas Market celebrates its 40th market this year. A local tradition since 1973, generations of Vancouverites, British Columbians, and tourists have enjoyed this annual tradition, a place to connect with BC and Canadian artisans and purchase their work.
[Erin Morris Ceramics]
Exhibitors will include wood turners, glass blowers, sculptors and potters, clothing and jewellery designers, toy makers, leather and metal workers, and more.
[MiMi Designs]
Visitors to this year’s event will find fashion shows, Canadian-made treats, entertainment by local dance groups, craft technique demonstrations, daily contests, a student art exhibit, and a new “Budding Artists” open area where emerging artists will introduce exciting and innovative new work.
[Melon Head Knit Wear; photo by Monica Miller]
The Circle Craft Christmas Market attracts 40,000 people annually. Discover the creations of hundreds of Canadian artisans, all of whom are jury-selected based on talent and diversity.
A few highlights:
– Live demonstrations of pottery throwing, weaving, jewellery making, and more
– Fashion Show: Designers and fashion artisans will hit the runway in style with twice-daily shows at 1 pm, Thursday to Saturday at 6 pm, and Sunday and Monday at 3 pm.
– The Main Stage entertainment: Local talent including youth community dance and music groups
– Student Art Exhibition: Each featured secondary school will offer a wide variety of student artwork reflecting the quality and diversity of their visual arts programs.
– Shopping Spree: Drop your entry ticket into the box at the show entrance and be entered to win a $1000 Market shopping spree
– Daily contests at the Market, plus online contests
40th Annual Circle Craft Market
Dates: November 7 to 11
Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm; Monday, 10 am to 5 pm
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Adults, $12; seniors, students, $10; groups of 10 or more, $8 each; $2 off if purchased online
Tickets also available at Circle Craft Shop & Gallery, 1 – 1666 Johnston Street (Net Loft), Granville Island, through November 11
2-for-1 after 5 pm; children under 12 free
Note: Initial ticket purchase entitles you to unlimited re-entry on any day of the 2013 show. Please pick up and validate your re-entry pass as you exit. Offer is non-transferable and applies to ticket purchaser ONLY.
For a complete list of exhibitors, check out the Circle Craft Market’s website.
