Other Attractions
FASHION SHOW (New for 2012!)
Designers and fashion artisans will be hitting the runway in style at Circle Craft Christmas Market's very first set of Fashion Shows. They will take place on the Main Stage twice a day every day of the Market, with shows at 1pm and 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; and 1pm and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Featuring the best pieces from over 50 designers exhibiting at this year's Market, including Olena Zylak, fiveleft leather, and Adhesif Clothing (photos above), these shows will offer an excellent preview of the fashionable items available to buy.
GLASS STAGE
Please be sure to stop by the animated Glass Stage to watch as talented artist produce beautiful works of art.
These artists will be sure to amaze you with dramatic demonstrations of contemporary and traditional crafts.
View show times for Totally Amazing Glass !! and Amazing Beads !!
Watch a You Tube from the 2010 show for a quick look at what to expect.
Interactive Hot Glass Show | Vessel making | Hot glass sculpture | Lampworking | Beadmaking
DIY WORKSHOPS
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at designing and creating a blown glass Christmas ornament? Now you can with the help of a friendly Totally Amazing Glass !! teacher at the Ballz of Fire !! public workshops, which take place on the Glass Stage.
Tickets are $45 (+HST) and are available at the TAG Gallery, next to the stage. Glass requires 12 hours to cool. Shipping and handling can be arranged. Classes book fast so act now. For more information or to make a reservation in advance, please contact Malcolm Macfayden at 778-834-2830.
Workshop times:
Wed. Nov 7: 10:30 & 11:30
Thu. Nov 8: 10:30, 11:30, 7:00 & 8:00
Fri. Nov 9: 10:30, 11:30, 4:30 & 5:30
Sat. Nov 10: 10:30, 11:30, 2:30 & 3:30
Sun. Nov 11: 10:30 & 11:30
Malcolm Macfadyen has been glassblowing for 24 years and teaching workshops for 15. Some students return again and again. Ages range from eight to eighty.
The Totally Amazing Glass Stage is sponsored by Fairchild Television and the Georgia Straight.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS
Stop by the multiple demonstration booths to watch as Circle Craft Members and Market Exhibitors create beautiful works of art. Artists giving demos include Gordon Hutchens (pottery), Cathi Jefferson (pottery), Vanessa Cunningham (loom weaving), Hollie Bear Bartlett (jewellery), and Sharon Nowlan (pebble art).
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
We’re presenting another impressive line-up of talent from the Lower mainland this year. View the Main Stage schedule for a full listing of performance times.
Arts Umbrella Dance Company, Vancouver Bach Choir, Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, Douglas Ballet, D'Hercy Dance Company, Harmonies To Go!, Lorita Leung Dance Academy, Royal City Youth Ballet Company, and more.
The Main Stage is sponsored by KVOS and Tom Lee Music
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
We are proud to host the sixth year in a row of exciting student creativity, featuring the artworks of young people in the Lower Mainland. Participating schools include Walnut Grove Secondary (Langley), Burnaby North Secondary (Burnaby), South Delta Secondary (Delta), Lord Byng Secondary (Vancouver), Gleneagle Secondary (Coquitlam), Matthew McNair Secondary (Richmond), Riverside Secondary (Coquitlam), and Arts Umbrella.
Each school offers a display of a wide variety of student artwork reflecting the quality and diversity of their arts programs. This show offers a snapshot of the many styles and media art students are practicing. Explorations in drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, collage and photography will be on view.
The objective of the Student Art Show is to promote and encourage student participation and excellence in a broad spectrum of visual arts. This art show provides a great opportunity for talented young artists to publicly exhibit their work.
This exhibition is presented by Circle Craft Co-operative, and is sponsored by Epoch Times.
VIEW THE COMPLETE SHOW PROGRAM
