bearspaw workshop
a unique space transformed from what first was our boy’s therapeutic swimSPAW to a vibrant goldsmithing workshop
this space is ignited by his powerful love and strength, each piece born here is enveloped with an essence of true unconditional love and loyalty
it feels sweeter knowing that i am forging exactly where bear bear use to swim
memories were made here
we will forever refer to this space as bearspaw
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makersmess workshops
create jewellery in this loving space too
we are taking private workshop bookings, create your own making day!
kind words ..
“we were blown away by your energy, kindness, talent, workshop, esthetic and design! we loved learning from you Olympia, you are a remarkable teacher and thank you for going to all the effort baking your delectable treats and spoiling us! beautiful everything, we can’t wait for another Olympia day!”
— jennifer & thomasina
“Olympia was born to teach, she is a patient, passionate & articulate instructor. creating my own jewelry was an amazing experience, I have a completely different respect for this craft! to top it off, she served us the most delicious home made food, and don't get me started about her dogs - bonus!
I love my beautiful pieces I made and highly recommend Olympia's workshops! truly a sanctuary and a magnetic human”
— sammy
“i had a wonderful experience in Olympia’s silversmith class. Olympia is incredibly skilled and generous in her craft with oodles of patience for beginners. It’s such a great bonding experience, and such a unique gift to organize with a few friends or family or for a corporate team event. You learn, spend time together and at the end have a beautiful item of jewelry. But be warned, you will likely want to commission a piece once you see and feel how gorgeous Olympia’s pieces are. So happy to recommend Olympia, you will not be disappointed”
— bernice
“I signed my sister and I up to take a smithing class together. Olympia's studio was so sweet and inviting. She ushered us in with artisan coffee and lovingly made personal banana bread loaves. Her instruction was extremely thorough and she was patient and kind while we poured multiple attempts for our bangles. Olympia never rushed us and was invested in our projects turning out exactly the way we wanted them to be. She puts an extra special touch on the smithing classes with her energy, humor, and years of experience. Not to mention the gorgeous surroundings of the back forty property and lots of love and attention from her pup Frankie. I would attend another smithing set in a heartbeat!”
— courtney
“Olympia's smithing class is a lively experience full of so much focused passion and love. Her attention to teaching each detail in a hands on way makes the class so special, and so fun! With her guidance, I felt comfortable and confident in myself and created some really beautiful pieces of jewelry that I will cherish always”
— mandy
“Olympia's class provides a complete understanding of silver & gold, she has the skills to relay how to create beautiful pieces with patience & diligence, I enjoyed her workshop”
— bertha
“So much fun! I enjoyed this course so much that I signed up for another one right away. Olympia is super knowledgeable and her love of her craft is infectious. plus you come away with a beautiful, handcrafted bangle”
— caren
“Olympia is a master of a rare craft, but her true passion comes from her love of sharing her knowledge of the fine art of silversmithing with others. the smithing hub alone is worth the course, which has been made with love and reflect the natural elements from the surrounding beauty of Fort Langley. I can’t wait to take another course and add to my unique pieces that have been given Olympia’s touch”
— deborah
“whatever Olympia introduces as a workshop, sign me up! I had a fun bonding and creative time during her workshop with my sister. it's nice to have this in our community and I'm returning for more :) thank you Olympia!”
— andrea
“We made jewelery! we melted and poured and pulled and hammered, it was exhilarating and challenging but olympia made our experience incredibly smooth and fun, she is an exemplary artist and her teaching skills are stellar! a memory we will treasure forever”
— sara & beth