Paralympics Market is approaching!

We are open this Friday 11am - 6pm
Come check out many artisans and artist selling their wares!
Check out these articles written during the Olympics!
http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/2010wintergames/getting-there/Take+away+Canada/2569839/story.html
http://www.straight.com/article-288385/vancouver/hip-handmade-goods-rep-canada-winter-market
Come support local artists this Weekend!

Artist Profile: Ron Smid

Ron (and his dog Tasha) captivating his audience with the stories behind his photos.

You have got to go see Ron Smid's photos at Canamade - they are larger than life, and if you are lucky enough to catch him there, he has some pretty amazing stories about his cross Canada expediations over the past 2 decades to capture these beautiful images!!

Check out his website here: http://www.ronsmid.com/index.php

Paparazzi

Thanks to everyone who's been coming out to support local artists and designers!! We love you!!

Here's a few paparazzi shots from the past few days:

my favourite gal Tasha, the cutie pie rescued dog!! her person is amazing photographer Ron Smid.

Here she is again, smiling at my lunch :)

the koolest new kids on the block HAMBURGER DISCO!! Love them!!


Hamburger Disco chatting it up with Vancouver Magazine Justalilhype!

our vendors in the west wing

beautiful soaps!! hand made in Canada!!

Happy Shoppers!! YAY!!

Favourite Things

Check out some of my favourite jewellery at Canamade - all hand made in Canada!!

lovely necklace by Sublime Designs

super cute earrings and necklaces by Pretty Pennie (i bought the skull ones)

amazing feather earrings by Clutch Jewels

This is just a small teaser to all the awesome stuff at Canamade!! There are soooooo many amazing artists and designers!! Come meet them all!!

Georgia Straight

Check out the coverage on Canamade Markets on the Georgia Straight!!

http://www.straight.com/article-288385/vancouver/hip-handmade-goods-rep-canada-winter-market

or better yet, come check us out in person!! 151 West Cordova Street, open daily from 11am-8pm!!

See u there!!

Opening Night!!

Join us on our opening night to kick off Vancouver 2010 Olympics!!

Thursday Feb 11th 4pm-9pm at 151 West Cordova St, Gastown, Vancouver

The only Full Artisan Market open during the 2010 WINTER GAMES
Over 120 artists and designers!
This is a market highlighting products made in CANADA

10,000 sq/ft of ART GALLERY with over 40 artists
Check out our 15 foot TEE PEE
2 full rooms of Original Aboriginal art, Clothing, jewellery, etc
15,000 sq/ft of clothing, jewellery, accessories, and more all Made in Canada
Meet the artist and designers!
Buy original unique products and art!
Special DJ Dickey Doo
Enjoy a beverage and some snacks at our BAR
Check out the amazing products before they are all gone!

Come and support your local designers!!

Granville Sustainable City Living Magazine

we've been listed on Granville Sustainable City Living Magazine as one of the Vancouver "markets and craft events are on tap for February, offering a feast of local art, handmade baubles, jewellery and design."

Read more: http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/blogs/editors/2010/02/04/go-gold-shop-handmade#ixzz0eh7Wy7ey

pss... 6 days till the opening night!! we're excited, are you? Come join us for the Olympics kick-off on Feb 11 at 151 West Cordova, 4-9pm!!