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8 holiday gift ideas that are �й�pվ-approved

With the holidays just around the corner, if you are looking for that special something for the loved ones in your life, look no further than these great gift ideas available right on campus!

1. For ones who love to accessorize

�й�pվ will have a pop-up jewellery booth from Dec. 5 – 7 in the Downtown campus atrium. Do a little early holiday shopping and check out handmade pieces by second-year Jewellery and Design students made in our very own campus studios.

The booth will be open Monday Dec. 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday Dec. 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

2. For ones who want something “locally-made”

Also in the Downtown campus atrium, �й�pվ’s Holiday Market is a one-stop shop for your holiday shopping. The market features beautiful original items created by �й�pվ students from several programs. At the market you’ll find decadent pastries made by Baking & Pastry Arts, stationary items made by Graphic Design, original pieces from Jewellery and Design, and more. When you buy these unique gifts, you are buying local, you are getting excellent value, and you are giving twice, because your purchase supports education at �й�pվ!

Check out the market on Dec. 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

3. For the fashionista in your life

�й�pվ Fashion will have a booth at the  North Vancouver pop-up market on December 17 and 18. Fashion students and staff will be on site to sell tops, t-shirts, bags, and greeting cards made by students in the Fashion Design & Production program. There will also be a pop-up rack of clothes from �й�pվ Fashion student brands, including , , , and . All money raised will be donated to �й�pվ Fashion scholarships.

Visit the  North Vancouver pop-up market at the Pipe Shop (115 Victory Ship Way) on December 17 and 18 from 12 – 6 p.m. 

Original designs handmade by �й�pվ's Fashion and Design students.

4. For ones that love to get “experiences”

Here's a reason to get dressed up for a good cause. Hosted by �й�pվ Foundation, Flourish – �й�pվ’s signature green-tie gala event – will treat guests to a memorable evening showcasing the work of �й�pվ’s highest-achieving students, faculty members, and alumni. In addition to tasting creations by Vancouver’s leading culinary minds, guests will experience the best of �й�pվ's artistic jewellery, manicures, digital design, auto restoration, live music, and more. Proceeds support �й�pվ student scholarships and bursaries.

Flourish takes place on February 28, 2023 at �й�pվ's Broadway campus. Tickets available on the gala website.

5. For the friend who wants to show-off their �й�pվ spirit

Share your �й�pվ spirit and pick up �й�pվ logo’ed hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts, mugs, water bottles, and more at the . They also sell kitchen and nursing supplies. You can order online or buy in-person at the Broadway or Downtown campus bookstore. Please note the �й�pվ Bookstore will be closed Dec. 16 - Jan 2. 

Pick up some "swag" from the �й�pվ Bookstore.

6. For those who like being pampered

Pamper the ones you love and choose from a selection of high-end beauty and hair products or book a service at �й�pվ's Spa & Salon. Students from �й�pվ’s hairstylist certificate and skin and body therapy programs provide sought-after treatments at a fraction of the cost of traditional salons and spas, all under direct supervision of highly qualified instructors.

�й�pվ's Salon & Spa is open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please call 604.443.8332 for appointments.

7. For the person you've been wanting to impress

With Michelin-fever hitting Vancouver, treat your favourite person to a night out of fine-dining at decidedly non-Michelin prices. In her review of �й�pվ's Chef's Table, Vancouver Sun food writer, Mia Stainsby  "It’s like a two-Michelin calibre meal for a mere $55". This hidden gem offers a gourmet five-course prix-fix menu with optional selected wine pairings, served in a unique long-table group setting in �й�pվ's JJ's Restaurant.  

Reservations for Chef's Table can be made Tuesdays to Thursdays. Seating time is 6:30 p.m.

Impress your favourite person with a Michelin-quality meal.

8. For the loved one who has everything

Stumped on what to get? Give the gift of a gift card. �й�pվ gift cards are redeemable at any �й�pվ retail location, including JJ's Restaurant, Seiffert Market, Cafeterias, �й�pվ Salon & Spa, , , and even used for tuition payments.

Gift cards are available in any amount and can be picked up from any Broadway or Downtown campus retail location.

Happy shopping!

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