Thistle Rock Forge

Thistle Rock Forge Creating one of a kind furniture, and functional art, tools and other forgings from steel, copper, aluminum. Vancouver, Victoria and Salt Spring.

Jeri and Alison Sparshu are both Certified Journeyman Farriers with over 30 years experience between them. Both have taught horseshoeing at the college level (Olds and Kwantlen), and Jeri was employed by Spruce Meadows for 11 years, as a member of the team that was onsite for all the Summer Series and Masters tournaments, he had the opportunity to work on many of the top horses of the world. Their

new joint venture includes the artwork that they also create. Designs and concepts ranging though many different mediums. Steel, copper, aluminum, wood, titanium, clay, leather, nearly any material. Creating furniture, art, curiosities, jewelry, some horseshoes of course. Their new studio on Salt Spring Island will be home to creation of all kinds. If you have any ideas of something you'd like to see come to life just ask!

Custom number sign for the gate that is nearing completion! :) Based around a drum lid found on the property from the pr...
04/23/2026

Custom number sign for the gate that is nearing completion! :) Based around a drum lid found on the property from the previous owners/homesteaders.

More forges on the way
04/17/2026

More forges on the way

Another amazing spring clinic here at Thistle Rock Forge. Folks traveling from Manitoba, Alberta, BC, Oregon to attend w...
04/06/2026

Another amazing spring clinic here at Thistle Rock Forge. Folks traveling from Manitoba, Alberta, BC, Oregon to attend weekend that has become gathering of a family. Huge gratitude for everyone who showed up. Alison () and Kelly for the amazing food which keeps us all going, without this the clinic wouldn’t run near as smoothly! for all his knowledge and help with prep and scampering about in the midst of the chaos. Scott and Pia at for the use of their forges, also a key part of the clinic working. , you showed up and joined in and were huge help, many thanks! David from , the content and honest approach to your art was fantastic. You are a blessing and your presentation was so easily metabolized by all the different levels of skill in attendance. Until next time all the thank yous!!!!

Still going !
04/05/2026

Still going !

04/04/2026
04/03/2026

Rolling.

David Kasprick of will be leading our clinic on Salt Spring island here at thistle rock forge. Dates are April 3, 9:00a...
03/11/2026

David Kasprick of will be leading our clinic on Salt Spring island here at thistle rock forge. Dates are April 3, 9:00am until April 5, approx 4:00pm. This is a unique opportunity to see one of our local artist blacksmiths that does inspiring and amazing work. Meals and accommodations provided. Message me to find out more details. Due to circumstances we had two spots open up and those on the waitlist have been contacted and could not make it either. So this is your chance! I’d hurry. $425 (50%) deposit to hold your spot.

02/27/2026

Latch in place.

02/26/2026

Integral gate latch for a pedestrian gate. With a bit of a surprise.

Some days it’s a little mule that makes me smile.
02/09/2026

Some days it’s a little mule that makes me smile.

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Salt Spring Island, BC

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+16042183419

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