Clement & Wallace Violins
Laura Wallace has more than 19 years experience building and restoring violins. She is a member of The Makers Forum, the Violin Society of America and Women in Lutherie.
Services
I specialize in instruments of the violin family: 4 and 5-string violins, violas, cellos and double basses
I offer:
- new making of violins and violas
- repair and restoration
- bow rehairs
- accessories and violin and cello sales
I build 4 and 5-string violins and violas.
See some examples of what I’ve worked on by visiting the workbench blog.
If you are interested in ordering your own custom violin, contact me for more details and to get on the waitlist.
Instruments
I have a waitlist for violin and viola commissions, but I occasionally have instruments for sale that I’ve made without a commission. Currently I have a 5-string violin available, and a 4 string Amati inspired violin. You can see details on my “instruments” page.
I have a small collection of older full size violins available, a 3/4 violin, and a few bows.
Since 2012 I have been converting, varnishing and setting up 5-string fiddolas by request, and often have one in the shop available to purchase.
I always have a 4/4 Northern Sun Cello in the shop, and sometimes have interesting older cellos available.
About Us
My main shop is located in qathet, and I have a satellite shop in Roberts Creek, on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada. I serve the local community from Langdale to Lund, as well as Comox Valley and North Island musicians.
Through the mail, I repair and sell instruments and bows to clients all over Canada.
I support students from Music Makers and the Serena Eades Academy of Music,as well as the lovely team in Dawson City, who lead an inspiring fiddle community. I am the luthier in residence for the PRISMA festival. I am the music director of the qathet Fiddlers and lead monthly jam sessions at Townsite Brewing.
Next Visit To Roberts Creek
I will be in Roberts Creek on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. If you need any instruments, strings, or repairs, please e-mail laura@wallaceviolins.ca to make an appointment.
Workbench Blog
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Varnishing a Northern Sun Fiddola The instrument in the photo is one of my Northern Sun fiddolas. It has been tanning in my UV box for
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Winter was busy with violin making and repairs. My most recent Amati model has gone to its new home and I've started two violins at
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I have been building 2 matching violins for a pair of cousins who are the same age and both play violin. We decided on the
