Upcoming Events



Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 08:00
Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 14:00

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 - 09:00
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 16:00

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 - 11:00
Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 16:00

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 - 08:00
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 13:00

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 - 08:00
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 13:00

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 - 08:00
Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 13:00

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 - 14:00
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 18:00

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 - 07:16
Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 07:16

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


Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 06:58
Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 06:58

Saturday June 4th
Sunday June 5th

11:00am to 5pm daily

45 fabulous and funky local Jewellery and Fashion accessory designers
This show offers an eclectic mix of jewellery as well as a mix of handcrafted handbags, hats, hair accessories, belts and much more.

Treats available from Simply Beautiful Baking.

$2.00 Admission. Kids free

For more information www.fabfair.ca

Historic Heritage Hall.
3102 Main Street at 15th avenue in Vancouver.


Friday, June 3, 2011 - 07:05
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 07:05

Haiku Studios is a beautiful Gastown showroom, hosting the creations of local designers and artists.
Each Friday, Haiku Studios opens it doors to the public from 9am -9pm.
With a featured designer every week, there is always a reason to pop in. We invite you to join us for a glass of wine, a chat with your favorite artist and to enjoy a uniquely intimate retail experience.
Haiku studios is the perfect place to find one of a kind designs and
beautiful handcrafted pieces.

Our GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION is on June 3rd, from 7pm -12am.
Please join us for a drink and come meet the new designers! Everything from bathing suits to jewlery!
See below for our AMAZING crew of designers who will be selling their goods for the FIRST cycle of Haiku sales!!

Mindans Designs - classic and elegant hand crafted sterling silver jewellery. www.mindans.com

Cuche' Bikinis - Modern Retro Swimwear and summer clothing. Designed and manufactured locally in Vancouver since 2004.
www.cuchebikinis.com

Lou Evans - Lou's re-creations provoke inquiry into the alchemy of textile design, and the the magic of giving reclaimed fabrics new life in wearable art : Shawls and wraps and scarves that are at once whimsical, sophisticated, opulent and luminous: WRAP-TURE!
www.louevansfabrician.com

Hand Crafted by Jayelle - whimsical creations to brighten everyday

Larry. - Larry will keep you warm. www.wearelarry.com

We3 - Be louder than words with We3 Designs high quality sustainable knit fashion pieces and essentials. www.we3.ca

Daub Design - At Daub + Design, we produce hand-dyed fabrics in our Gastown studio to make one of a kind swimwear & accessories. www.daubanddesign.com

Bless Leone -www.aleoneagenzia.com/

kdon by kim cathers - a fresh line of clothing inspired by the joy of imagination, using reclaimed fabrics. www.kimcathers.com

Haiku Studios
410-207 West Hastings ( Dominion Building)


long silver horseshoe necklace
3 coloured pearl necklace
charm necklace with pyrite
dream necklace
angel hair
tiny hoops and bones
crossover pearls and bone-pearl earrings
long bone earrings