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* Becky Johnson's security envelope pinback buttons project *****
We like the work of BC-born Becky Johnson, who has lately been creating crocheted elf hats, neck-warmers and security envelope pinback buttons. Six bucks buys you a whole set of the latter.
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* Christmas Countdown 2008: evalu8.org's Christmas Gift Guide for 2008 *****
Yes, it's true, harried shoppers, Christmas is closing in fast. There's never enough time to really clean and really prepare and really shop for everything, is there? evalu8.org can help!
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* City of Craft, Toronto *****
Saturday, December 13, 2008, Toronto. This is definitely a Be There or Be Square event! Don't miss it.
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Blanche and Guy Designs (Anne Garber review) ****
Great Gift idea: These beads are very special, artistic creations, real marvels of creativity, and -- we imagine -- patience.
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Coquitlam Art Show *
November 5, 2005, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, BC
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Cupcake Day at the Knit Cafe, Toronto *****
On December 13th, the Knit Café (in partnership with the City of Craft) will be
hosting "Cupcake Day."
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Deck the Walls, 2006 ****
Looking for a Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for loved one? Why not check out this group art show, Vancouver, BC, December 2nd to 23rd, 2006?
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Featured gift: Hand-painted by Alice *****
If you need a unique and memorable gift for someone special -- or for yourself -- Alice Kaplan's work is for you; most of her work is one-of-a-kind.
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Featured gift: It's Your Life handmade goodies ****
Nicole Tirona appears like an elf at craft fairs around the Lower Mainland, but she'll also do custom orders. . .
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Featured gift: Suzy's Studio open house ****
Ceramic artisan's open house, December 9-12, 2006, Vancouver, BC.
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Hot Sale at 7sisters *
7Sisters and Royden Household linens: June 14-17, 2007, Vancouver, BC
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Little Mountain Studios *
A charming Eastside gallery offers a grass-roots showcase for local artists.
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Mum's Creations **** 1/2
Handcrafted gifts for entertaining such as olive picks, wine glass charms, olive spoons, cake-testers, hors d'oeuvres picks and many other customized -- and original -- items.
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Pacific Arts Holiday Market *****
Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 21-24, 2007 -- Daily 10am-6pm, Monday 12/24 10am-3pm, Bellingham, WA.
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Parliament of Owls art show ****
opens Friday, December 8, 2006, Vancouver, BC
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Parts by Heather Jewellery to be shown amidst design-fashion extravaganza *
Writes Jewellery instructor, Liz Abbott: "This from a former student, Heather Mandin, who is joining a new collective called Shop Cocoon on Cambie Street."
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Rev. Aitor's Unflattering portraits & Misanthrope Specialty Co. *****
Can you face yourself at your "worst?" Unflattering portraits are recommended by evalu8.org. Five stars.
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Robert Bateman Commemorative Prints (Garber review) *****
A great idea for this Christmas is the set of Robert Bateman Commemorative Prints that are for sale at Canadian Tire stores.
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Sixth Annual BC Cultural Crawl – August 3rd to 31st *
The Sixth annual BC Cultural Crawl kicks off BC Day weekend and runs from August 3-31, 2007, Vancouver, BC and provincewide.
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Suzy Birstein's Xmas Sale, 2006 *
December 8 to 10, 2006, Vancouver, BC
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Suzy Birstein, ceramic artist ****
This delightful artist invites you to "Celebrate the everyday -- every day." Sale dates: Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2003 (or by appointment), Vancouver, BC (Kitsilano)
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The Vancouver Fringe Festival celebrates its 22nd year with the return of the Graffiti Art Pit *
September 9 and 10, 2006, Vancouver, BC
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Ugliness is only skin deep *
Also our feature about Rev. Aitor and his ever-popular "unflattering portraits."
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Urban Craft Uprising Sale, 2006 *****
December 2 & 3, 2006, Seattle, WA
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VCC Annual Student Xmas Sale, 2006 *****
Monday thru Friday -- November 27 to December 1, 2006, 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. each day, Main Lobby -- Vancouver Community College, Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC
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Anacortes Arts Festival **** 1/2
A juried crafts fair...and much more! August 4-6, 2006: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Anacortes, WA.
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Eastside Culture Crawl, 2006 ****
Vancouver, BC, November 24 - 26, 2006
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Emily Carr Student Art Show & Sale 2005 *
November 25 - 27, 2005, Vancouver, BC.
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Fab Fair 2005 *
A Jewellery and Fashion Accessory Extravaganza - November 18 & 19, 2005, Vancouver, BC
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Leica Gallery's New York exhibition is entitled Postcards from Paris *
Before your trip to Paris, get in the mood and go to the Leica Gallery for the photo exhibition "Postcards from Paris," which starts today.
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Paintings by Alec Joseph Becker *
Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery at the Jewish Community Centre, Vancouver, BC, Thursday, January 17, 2007 to Wednesday, February 6th, 2007. Opening reception, January 17, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Richard Brodeur: Mastering the real art of hockey *
On the ice, the zone means that the puck is the size of a beach ball, the play moves in slow motion, and the goalie seems to stop everything with the greatest of ease; there's a zone in painting, too, says Richard Brodeur.
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Secondhand Savvy: The Hidden City Collect N' Consign *****
Sorry; owners have moved to the Okanagan.
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Silvia Dotto Pottery show schedule, Fall 2004 *
New show schedule for Fall, 2004, Vancouver, BC locations.
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The East Side Culture Crawl is almost upon us *
The artists are gearing up for the East Side Culture Crawl: November 19, 20 & 21, 2004, Vancouver, BC
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Urban Artisans Craft Fair *
Saturday & Sunday, November 27 & 28, 2005, Vancouver, BC
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