Upcoming Events



Friday, April 20, 2012 - 13:00
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 13:00

Make It Vancouver is coming!

This is the first time I have taken part in this market in Vancouver... I have been traveling and participating in their Edmonton and Calgary markets for years, so I'm really excited about being part of this Vancouver show.

Make It takes place
Friday April 20th 4pm-9pm
Saturday April 21st 11am-6pm
Sunday April 22nd 11am-5pm

It is held at the Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Drive
$5 admission
(i have lots of 2 for 1 tickets if you would like one or show the image above on your phone at the door to receive $2 off.

There will be over 110 local artists as well as live music and a fully licensed bar.

Hope to see you there!

Mindan

for more information on make it and the line up of artists and live musicians http://makeitproductions.com/vancouver/welcome-to-make-it/


Friday, February 10, 2012 - 14:00
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 15:00

Happy New Year and welcome to the Year of the Dragon!

I am back from a long vacation and getting back to work again.... taking part in a sale this weekend in a new studio space on Bute and Pacific and I would like to invite you all to come.

This is just in time for Valentine's Day if you are still in need of a little shiny something for the person you love. A pearl ring? A pendant with the word love engraved on it? A pair of earrings she has had her eye on?

I will also have a number of items from last year marked down for this sale. All copper and coloured horseshoe necklaces will be 40% off. All silver horseshoe necklaces 25% off. Most hammered and textured necklaces and earrings are also 25% off.

There are 5 other great artist involved in this sale as well. Clothing, bathing suits, leather work, and jewellery.
Here are links to their websites if you would like to check them out ahead of time.

Kdon by Kim Cathers www.kimcathers.com
Carny Love www.carnylove.com
Daub$Design www.daubanddesign.com
Wulf www.wulfwork.com
Solomon Rose www.solomonrose.com

Location : #12 - 1376 Bute Street. Corner of Bute and Pacific (Kim Cathers' new studio space)

Time ; Friday February 10th, 4pm-10pm
Saturday February 11th 11am-5pm

There will be drinks and snacks and lovely things to look at

Please feel free to come by at any time and bring along friends as well.

Looking forward to seeing you!


Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 09:00
Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 15:00

I would like to invite you to my studio... to see where I toil away with tiny tools to create my pieces, to meet my studio mate and see the lovely work he does, and to join us for a holiday drink and possibly cash in on some great deals!

Where- 228 east 4th ave (half a block east of main street)

When - Saturday December 17th
11 am to 5pm

What you will find.....

Sterling silver jewellery by MIndan's Designs www.mindans.com
i will have some items on sale, even a few free items.

Custom made jewellery by Duko Designs www.duko.ca
and the chance to chat with Dustin and look through his books of wedding rings and custom order pieces

We will have drinks and snacks catered by the Kranky Cafe next door.

We would love it if you have the chance to stop by and visit us!


Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 10:00
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 17:00

It's that time of year again...
TIme for Mindan's Annual Home Christmas Art Sale!

New location this year, as I have moved..
so come check out our new place, have a glass of wine, enter your name to win handmade prizes, visit with some of my very favorite artists and come share a little bit of holiday time with all of us!

Here is the fantastic line up for this year:

Merino wool separates, knits, jeans and more by Twigg and Hottie and we3 - - www.we3.ca
Dresses and shawls by Isabelle Dunlop - - www.isabelledunlop.com
Perfumes, candles, body products, chocolates and teas by www.ayalamoriel.com
Hand knitted scarves and toques by Clementine
Leather Bags and accessories by www.bronsino.ca
Collaged cards by Kelsey Boyd
Photographic greeting cards by Aaron Grain
Photography by Iulia Manolescu
Sterling Silver Jewellery by Mindan's Designs - -www.mindans.com

As you can see, we have a lot of artists this year and I am really excited to introduce them all to you.

we will also have drinks and snacks and a pile of prizes for you.

feel free to invite your friends as well... the more the merrier!

2732 Quebec Street.
buzz #4
located between 11th and 12th ave (one block west of main street)

December 3rd 12-7pm.

Avoid the holiday rush and mall madness, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and mingle with the folks who create beautiful things for everyone on your list.

Hope to see you on Saturday!


Friday, November 4, 2011 - 12:00
Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 17:00

5 artists, 2 days

to be held in the old Grace Gallery on Main Street @ 3rd ave

1898 main street

Mindan's Designs - www.mindans.com
Piknic Designs - www.piknicdesigns.com
Daub + Design - www.daubanddesign.com
Carny Love - www.carnylove.com
kdon - www.kimcathers.com

There will be, beverages, good people, good times, lots of great deals!

TIMES
FRIDAY NOV 4TH 3PM til MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY NOV 5TH 12PM til 8PM

We look forward to seeing you!!!!


Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 09:00
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 14:00

Monthly Blim Market taking place this month at Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall is located between 15th and 16th Avenues on Main Street,

Show hours are 12 noon to 5pm

This Month’s market will include 50 vendors, music, hot food, beverages, and entertainment. Vendors will include food, fashion, accessories, supplies, fine art, vintage items and records, and not be limited to crafts.

Call 604 872 8180 or info@blim.ca for more information.


Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 09:00
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 14:00

Blim will be presenting a monthly Community Market this month to take place outdoor at Carfree Mainstreet.

Saturday September 17th
Main Street @ 10th ave

This Months market will include 60 vendors, music, hot food, beverages, and entertainment. Vendors will include food, fashion, accessories, supplies, fine art, vintage items and records, and not be limited to crafts. And there will be a focus on nurturing and promoting creative production in our community. We want to appeal to young, old, hip, plain, babies, animals, men, women, everyone.

We are very excited about this event and what it can contribute to Mount Pleasant’s artistic vitality, and how it can help support and encourage the local creative community.

Main Street @ 10th ave
12 noon to 5 pm


Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 09:00
Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 14:00

Blim will be presenting a monthly Community Market this month to take place outside at Granville and Robson in conjunction with the City of Vancouver's Summer Spaces Program.

This Month’s market will include 60 vendors, music, hot food, beverages, and entertainment. Vendors will include food, fashion, accessories, supplies, fine art, vintage items and records, and not be limited to crafts. And there will be a focus on nurturing and promoting creative production in our community. We want to appeal to young, old, hip, plain, babies, animals, men, women, everyone.

We are very excited about this event and what it can contribute to Downtown's artistic vitality, and how it can help support and encourage the local creative community.

August 28th noon-5pm

Granville and Robson st. Downtown Vancouver


Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 15:00
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 19:00

Summer Art sale of Jewellery, Clothing, Ceramics and Weaving!

Clothing by Kim Cathers www.kimcathers.com
Ceramics and Woven Art by Britta Fleuvog www.brittafluevog.com
Jewellery by Mindan's Designs www.mindans.com

This sale will be held in The Artworks Gallery
237 E. 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC

On Thursday August 11th from 6-10pm.

Please come by to check out some lovely creations and have a glass of wine with us!


Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 08:16
Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 08:16

Outdoor Madness!
June 19th 12-5pm
Main Street @ 17th ave

Main St. will be shut down to cars and open to pedestrians, live music, vendors and fun!

Craftacular Stations!
Handmade Awesomeness!
Baked Goodness!
Vintage Supremeness!
Jewelled Prettyness!
over 60+ local vendors!
Woot Woot Woot!

17th and Main


hammered hoops necklace (2) and hoops on post earrings
pearls and bones around
mindan loves brides
pearl inside circle necklaces and pearl bracelets
long silver horseshoe necklace
triple domed diamonds
tiny hoop
pearl bracelet