YVR :: things to do :: i heart + make it

photo credit: tiddlywinker

I Heart Crafts Bazaar returns this Saturday at the Artbank Gallery on Powell Street in Vancouver. After a brief hiatus, the ladies (and gents!) are back with crafts, music and tasty treats. As a past vendor and loyal attendee, this is an amazing event with a huge community following and an amazing new venue (bank turned art gallery).

event: I Heart Crafts Bazaar
date: Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th, 2011
time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
location: Artbank Gallery - 1897 Powell Street, Vancouver
cost: $2.00 

For more details, check out their facebook event here.

******************

The self proclaimed "the mullet of craft fairs" - craft fair in the front and party in the back, Make it features over 90 artists, crafters and designers showcasing a wide selection of goods. Make it fuses handmade shopping, a licensed bar, music spun by DJ Brodevious and a silent auction to benefit the Union Gospel Mission into a 3 day craft extravaganza. 

event: Make it!

date: Friday, April 15th to Sunday, April 17th, 2011

time: Friday - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

location: Croatian Cultural Center - 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

cost: $5.00 (kids 12 and under are free)

For more information and a discount voucher, visit their website here or facebook event here.

things to do :: crafts + vintage

Event: The Best Vintage Sale EVER!

Date: Wednesday, November 17th to December 24th, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Adhesif Clothing - 2202 Main Street, Vancouver

Adhesif Clothing is hosting a vintage clearance madness sale with items starting as low as $5.00. They promise some amazing deals featuring Adhesif Clothing and all the other designers sold at the store. Worth checking out!

**************************************

Event: Britannia Christmas Craft Fair

Date / Time: Friday, November 19th – 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 21st, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Britannia Secondary School, Gyms A & B - 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver

**************************************

Don't forget to check out Make it Vancouver. See here for full details!

**************************************

Event: Fab Fair

Date: Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver

Make It Giveaway

Make It returns to Vancouver this weekend featuring close to 100 designers from across Canada including Vintage Love from Toronto, Belua from Edmonton and Vancouver's own Hank & Cheef. Make it promises to be "a super awesome shopping experience that combines a craft show with a party!" With tons of handmade goodies to choose from including clothing, accessories, art, jewelry, baby items; expect to find something for everyone on your list this holiday season.

Event:
Make it!

Date:
Friday, November 19th, 2010 - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 20th, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21st, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Croatian Cultural Center - 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Cost:
$5.00 at the door, or click here for a $2.00 off.

For more information, please visit makeitvancouver.com.

************************************

We are excited to have the opportunity to host a giveaway for 10 pairs of tickets to Make it! Leave a comment or email to info at gotcraft com telling us what your favourite craft is. Please make sure to leave your name and contact number or email address. Contest closes on Thursday, November 18th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. (PST). Winners will be chosen randomly.

Make It! Giveaway

What:
make it craft fair

Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items from over 90 top Canadian urban artisans & designers! At Make It you can also enjoy a drink and listen to Vancouver's hottest DJ's!

Admission: $5.00 (2 for 1 coupon on their website)

When:
Friday, November 20th - 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, November 21st - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 22nd - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:
Croatian Cultural Centre - 3250 Commercial Drive

Fun:
WIN 10 pairs of free tickets to the show! Be the first 10 people to email us at info(at)gotcraft(dot)com with the subject line 'make it' and you win! That's right, it's that easy!