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WHEN
Tuesday, November 11th to Sunday, November 16th, 2008

2008 is a six day show!

SHOW HOURS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 $8
Children under 12 FREE

Unlimited FREE re-admission with Deck the Halls Pass. Your initial ticket purchase entitles you to an unlimited re-admission Deck the Halls Pass (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 Deck the Halls 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

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 Thursday through Sunday. Workshop is $35.00 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

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, Delta Gymnastics, Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble, Don Lum Ensemble, Douglas Ballet, The Festival Ballet Company, Gustavo Ferman and the Corazon Dancers, Lorita Leung Dance Academy, Royal City Youth Ballet Company, The Source Dance Company.

The Entertainment Stage is sponsored by KVOS and Tom Lee Music

Open House: Student Art Exhibition

This inaugural show is an exciting showcase celebrating student creativity and features 105 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).

This show represents a cross-section of the many styles and media art students from across the Lower Mainland are practicing. A wide range of artistic techniques will be featured including mixed media, sculpture, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, and illustration. Viewers will get to experience the reflections of these students and their inspirations.

This exhibition is presented by Circle Craft Co-Operative and generously sponsored by Opus Framing & Art Supplies. Circle Craft Co-operative gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of all teachers and students involved, with special thanks to Mike McElgunn, Fine Arts Department Head at Gleneagle Secondary School and Jennifer Fabris, 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.