get crafty: 2010
By annemarie on November 15, 2010 | Filed Under faces & places
Here is our annual listing of craft fairs around Vancouver. We’ll be adding to this list as we discover more but if you have one to add to just use our handy online form to send us the info and we’ll be sure to add it or you can add it via the comment functionality at the end of this post. Please note: this list is chronological.
And rather than recreate the wheel, here’s a great listing of craft fairs in Coquitlam and environs.
Baker’s Market
Saturdays, November 20th, November 27th, December 4th & December 11th, 11 am – 3 pm, Creekside Community Recreation Centre in the Olympic Village, 1 Athletes Way,Vancouver
Sure you can do your own holiday baking but if you don’t have time or inclination then definitely hit up the Baker’s Market featuring amateur and professional pastry chefs and bakers. Every Saturday they feature different bakers and on November 20th & 27th they’re featuring artisanal breads, scones, pain au chocolat, German pretzels and more while the December 4th & 11th markets will feature all of the above and Christmas and holiday goodies like German Stollen, Christmas fruit cakes, gingerbread houses and more: www.bakersmarket.com
Vancouver German Christmas Market
Wednesday, November 24th – Friday, December 24th, The Plaza at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, West Georgia Street & Hamilton Street, Vancouver
This is the first time a German Christmas village has come to Canada and it will be located in front of the theatre featuring shopping, seasonal entertainment and traditional food. It sounds like a great place to visit with tots as they’ll have rows of illuminated wooden huts, heaps of holiday lights and Bavarian and German-style food and drinks. For children there’s gingerbread decorating, chocolate lollipop making, an airbrush tattoo studio, candle decorating and more.: www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com. Click here for our review.
Christmas Craft Open House
Monday, November 29th, – December 24th, Mon-Thurs 11 am – 6 pm; Fri 11 am – 8 pm; Sat & Sun 10am – 5 pm, 2208 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
At Craftworks you’ll fin beautiful ornaments, decorations and gifts that are handmade locally by adults with disabilities.
One of a Kind Show and Sale
Thursday, December 9th – Sunday, December 12th, 10 am – 9 pm (4 pm on Sunday), The New Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
250 North American artisans and designers will be under the roof of the new Vancouver Convention Centre showcasing everything from glassware to fashion to food. And our own Editor-in-Chief, Annemarie Tempelman-Kluit will be sharing her tips and tricks for creating unique and one-of-a-kind stockings on Friday, December 10th at 5 pm and Saturday, December 11th at 2 pm: oneofakindvancouver.com
Vancouver Farmers Market Winter Market
Saturday, December 11th, 10 am – 3 pm, Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
We love this annual fair for stocking up yummy local treats to stuff stockings with. Please note this year it’s in a new local and it’s for one day only: www.eatlocal.org
Forest Grove School Craft Fair
Saturday, December 11th, 10 am – 2 pm, 8525 Forest Grove Drive, Burnaby
There’ll be over 40 vendors, a tea room, a kids zone, face painting and a chance to meet Santa at this free craft fair. Call 604.420.3217 for more info.
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy Show 11
Saturday, December 11th, 11 am – 9:00 pm & Sunday, December 12th, 11 am – 7 pm, Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
You’ll find Shiny Fuzzy Muddy members arleigh wood, kari woo, laura mckibbon, frances felt and astrosatchel as well as many guest members such as caroline miller design, holly cruise, mary ann takeshi and more: www.shinyfuzzymuddy.com
Anchor Point Montessori Winter Craft Fair
Thursday, December 16th, 2:30 pm – 6 pm, 1351 Hornby Street, Vancouver
This fair has been organized and hosted by the upper elementary students of the school and you’ll be able to snag homemade gifts and baked goods and there’ll be entertainment too. Plus all proceeds go towards helping the kids attend a child-led Montessori Model United Nations conference being held in New York next year. Call 604.677.1958 for more info.
Kwantlen First Nation Craft Sale
Saturday, December 18th, 10 am – 3 pm, Kwantlen First Nation, 23690 Gabriel Lane, Fort Langley
You’ll find local food, art and fun at this annual craft sale.
Artsy Fartsy Market
Saturday, December 18th & Sunday, December 19th, 10 am – 5 pm Carousel Theatre’s Studios 1411 Cartwright Street (Granville Island), Vancouver
This artisan market is also a fundraiser for Carousel’s youth programming. It features local designers, artisans and vendors and is all about celebrating design and creativity in our own back yard. Plus it has our favourite craft fair name to date. If you’re interested in being a vendor you’ve got until November 24th to email email Jessie van Rijn: carouseltheatre.wordpress.com
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
