Circle Craft.net

WHEN
Tuesday, Nov. 11th to Sunday, Nov. 16th, 2008

2008 is a six day show!

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

WHERE
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
999 Canada Place Way
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.

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Surrounded by the coastal mountains and blessed with a spectacular harbor, lush city parks and undeniable charm, The Fairmont Waterfront has a stunning view wherever there's a window. The hotel is located beside an enclosed walkway 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 in their Fairmont Skyline Room for ONLY $159.00, including two passes to the show. A third person sharing is an additional $30.00 per night. 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: 604-691-1999 * 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 code is CF385. Internet users must enter your the promotional code GRATT1 in the "promotional code" area. The link shown below will take you directly to the website. http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=WFC&pc=GRATT1

The Pan Pacific Vancouver occupies a privileged position atop the magnificent Canada Place complex on Vancouver's dramatic waterfront -- offering panoramic views of the city, harbour, and the Coastal Mountains. This spectacular 23 storey luxury Hotel is the preferred hotel for the discerning traveler. Our consistent high level of personal service as well as the finest vantage point in all of Vancouver provides our guests with an experience that is unequalled within Canada.

Sharing Canada Place, a well-known city landmark, is the spacious Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre and Vancouver's Cruise Ships to Alaska terminal. Our strategic location is just steps away from the downtown business district, historic Gastown, shopping, theatres and Stanley Park.

Deluxe Category Guestrooms (City view, Inner Harbour or Harbour Mountain) Single/Double Rate $169.00

Please Note:
Price includes 2 passes to the Circle Craft event.
Deluxe Harbour Mountain guestrooms can be guaranteed for an additional $40.00 to the room rate and is based on availability at time of booking.
Surcharge for additional person: $40.00 per person (based on room occupancy guidelines).

Please ask for the "Circle Craft" room block. Reservations Direct Phone: 604-662-3223, Toll-Free Numbers: 1-800-663-1515 (Canada)/1-800-937-1515 (USA), E-mail: reservations.yvr@panpacific.com

2008 SHOW FEATURES

TOTALLY AMAZING GLASS

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.

Try our popular BALLZ of FIRE!! workshop
Try your hand at designing and making a blown glass Christmas Ball. On stage at 10:30am Wednesday through Sunday. Workshop is $39.00 plus tax, tickets are available at the TAG Gallery beside the stage. Glass requires 12 hours to cool - shipping and handling can be arranged. Sign up early via email to: malcolmmacfadyen@hotmail.com. Please CLICK HERE to view this year's schedule.

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

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

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

Arts Umbrella Dance Company, Capilano Flute Choir, Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, Don Lum Ensemble, Douglas Ballet, The Festival Ballet Company, ZING! Children's Choir, Lorita Leung Dance Academy, Royal City Youth Ballet Company, The Source Dance Company. Please CLICK HERE to view this year's schedule.

The Entertainment Stage is sponsored by KVOS and Tom Lee Music

Student Art Exhibition

We are proud to host the second year of this exciting showcase celebrating student creativity and features over 130 works of 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).

Each secondary school will have on display a wide variety of student artwork reflecting the quality and diversity of their visual arts programs. This display 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 2008 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.

GUEST SERVICES

1. Enjoy the show without the burden of heavy packages, use our Parcel Check service located behind the Sharing Tree, opposite the entrance.

2. Need to feed or change the younger ones? The Parent's Room is in the 400 aisle.

3. Need Help? Ask at our Information Centre near the 200 aisle, opposite the show entrance.