WHEN
Wednesday, Nov. 17th to Sunday, Nov. 21st, 2010

SHOW HOURS
Wednesday thru Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

WHERE
NEW Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver BC

ADMISSION
Adults $12
Student  / Seniors (65+) $8
Children under 12 FREE

Unlimited FREE re-admission with your re-entry pass. Your initial ticket purchase entitles you to an unlimited re-admission re-entry (offer is non-transferable, and applies to ticket purchaser ONLY) any day of the show. As you leave, you need to pick up and validate your re-entry pass at the exit beside the Will Call for shopping on another day.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
The Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre is situated at the terminus of the Skytrain (servicing Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminister and Surrey) and the Seabus (North Vancouver). All downtown buses stop within 2 blocks. The airport bus at the Pan Pacific Hotel (adjacent to VCEC). There is also a taxi stand outside the Pan Pacific Hotel. There is limited meter parking in the vicinity as well as a parking lot located at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. There are several other nearby lots within a two block radius of the Centre.

2010 SHOW FEATURES

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Surrounded by the coastal mountains and blessed with a spectacular harbour, lush city parks and undeniable charm, The Fairmont Waterfront has a stunning view wherever there's a window. The hotel is located close to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and is within walking distance from Stanley Park and Gastown.

Stay overnight at the The Fairmont Waterfront  for ONLY $159.00, including two passes to the show. The Portside Deluxe room is $189.00. Children 18 years old and under sharing their parents accommodation are complimentary. You can book your reservation by calling the Global Reservations line at:1-800-441-1414 * phone: 604-691-1820 * by fax: 604-691-1828 * by email: wfcreservations@fairmont.com

You must identify yourself as being with the Circle Craft Christmas Market in order to qualify for this very special rate. The reservation identification number BL260. Internet users must enter your Group’s promotional code BL260 to submit the request. The link shown below will take you directly to the website. http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=WFC&pc=GRATT1

Reservation requests must be made by October 14, 2010 in order to qualify for the group rate.

Drop by the stage on the north side, behind the Sharing Tree, for wood turning demonstrations by master artisans, including last year’s recipient of the Circle Craft Award for Excellence in Craft — and this year’s cover artist — Dale Rouleau. Dale, along with fellow long-time Circle Craft Co-operative member, Jason Marlow, have collaborated in producing a unique piece of art "Spruce Mermaids" from a slab of old growth spruce, donated by Bow River Specialty Woods. It is their wish that the proceeds from the sale of this piece be donated to the Circle Craft Sharing Tree.

Since its inception in 1993, The Sharing Tree has become an integral part of the Circle Craft Christmas Market. A $2 donation enters you to win a fabulous surprise destination vacation valued at $1,500 and all proceeds benefit the The Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund; CTV’s charity of choice, the Salvation Army and The Peak and JRFM’s charity, Basics for Babies.

Watch Dale and Jason work on "Spruce Mermaids"






"TOTALLY AMAZING GLASS!!"

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Interactive Hot Glass Show
Vessel making l  Hot glass sculpture l  Lampworking l  Beadmaking

Enjoy free glassblowing demonstrations by some of Canda's top glass artists (on stage at the north end of the Exhibition Hall). Visit the Gallery of work by show artists next to the stage.

The Totally Amazing Glass Stage is sponsored by Fairchild Television and the Georgia Straight




ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

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We’re presenting another impressive line-up of talent from the Lower mainland this year.

Arts Umbrella Dance Company, Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, Douglas Ballet, The Festival Ballet Company, Lorita Leung Dance Academy, Royal City Youth Ballet Company, South Fraser Community Band and more.

The Entertainment Stage is sponsored by KVOS and Tom Lee Music

Student Art Exhibition

We are proud to host the fourth year of this exciting showcase celebrating student creativity that features the artworksof young people in Grades 9 – 12. Participating schools include Gleneagle Secondary (Coquitlam), Riverside Secondary (Port Coquitlam), Burnaby North Secondary (Burnaby), Matthew McNair Secondary (Richmond), Walnut Grove Secondary (Langley), Elgin Park Secondary (Surrey), South Delta Secondary (Delta), Argyle Secondary (North Vancouver) and Lord Byng (Vancouver) and West Vancouver Secondary (West Vancouver).

Each secondary school offers a display of a wide variety of student artwork reflecting the quality and diversity of their visual 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 generously sponsored by Opus Framing & Art Supplies.

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