Bear Hands

Bear Hands Book, fantasy, and mysticism inspired gifts and workshop studio for crafting, parties, and events!

08/09/2026

🎙️ From Bear Hands to the mic! 🐾🐾

Our owner, Kayla, recently joined the Commercial Real Estate Matters podcast for a conversation all about women entrepreneurs shaping Raleigh’s retail landscape. 🖤

Kayla sat down alongside fellow women business owners to talk about the REAL side of launching and growing a brick-and-mortar business, from finding the right space to navigating the challenges, taking risks, pivoting when needed, and creating something you truly believe in.

And considering everything happening behind the scenes as we prepare for the next chapter of Bear Hands… the timing couldn’t be more fitting. 👀✨

We’re so proud to see Kayla sharing the Bear Hands story and representing women-owned small businesses in our community.

🎧 Search “Creating Space for Success: Women Entrepreneurs Shaping Raleigh’s Retail Landscape” on Commercial Real Estate Matters and give it a listen!

Follow us Bear Hands 🐾🐾 and let the magical journey begin✨

Kinda Chic to be a badass business owner in Downtown Apex. 🖤✨Behind every small business is someone taking risks, chasin...
08/06/2026

Kinda Chic to be a badass business owner in Downtown Apex. 🖤✨

Behind every small business is someone taking risks, chasing dreams, working long after closing time, and pouring their heart into creating something special for this community.

Bear Hands is proof that resilience, creativity, and a little bit of magic can overcome just about anything. From building a one-of-a-kind space to continuing workshops while preparing to reopen, Kayla never stopped believing in the vision.

If you’re shopping local, supporting local, or cheering on a local entrepreneur… that’s kinda chic. 🐻🖤

Let’s show this amazing Downtown Apex business some love by giving them a follow, sharing this post, and joining one of their remaining summer workshops while we all count down to reopening.

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08/02/2026

🐻✨ One more chance to create with your Bear Hands before we reopen! ✨🖤

We’re so excited to bring you our final TWO summer workshops before we open the doors to our new studio! Whether you’re a fantasy lover or a tiny-world enthusiast, we’ve got something magical waiting for you.

🧚 Mini Hobbit Door Workshop
📍 Popovers Cafe Apex
🗓️ Sunday, August 9 | 3–5 PM
Create your own enchanting miniature hobbit door complete with moss, florals, and whimsical details✨the perfect piece to display on a shelf, wreath, or in your favorite cozy nook.

🌿 Lil’ Terrarium Workshop
📍 Bottle Theory Beer & Wine
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 | 3–5 PM
Build your own miniature terrarium inside a glass vessel using natural elements, crystals, moss, and tiny treasures to create a one-of-a-kind magical world.

💲 $32 per workshop

✨ Seats are limited, so reserve yours before they’re gone!

🍷 Please note: Food and beverages are not included in the workshop price but will be available for purchase from our amazing hosts.

Thank you for supporting us while we prepare to reopen. We can’t wait to create with you one more time this summer and then welcome you into our new home! 🖤🐾

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07/30/2026

🎬 Now Streaming:

Untold Stories of Crushed: The Texture of Obsession 📦✨

Behind every Bear Hands DIY kit is one very important quality control expert… Brooke. 😂

Every kit is carefully inspected, judged, and, of course, given the ultimate zhuzh with the perfect amount of crinkle paper. Too little? Absolutely not. Too much? Is there such a thing? 🤭

Some people see packing paper.
Brooke sees an art form.

We’re convinced she could identify the perfect crinkle paper blindfolded. The obsession is real… and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way. 🖤

Follow us Bear Hands 🐾🐾 and let the magical journey begin. ✨

07/23/2026

Some things in life take serious balance… 🖤✨

Right now, we’re balancing a new space, workshop prep, inventory, creativity, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that comes with getting ready to reopen. While our storefront isn’t open just yet, we’re working hard to make it worth the wait. 🖤

And if anyone can balance it all, it’s Kayla! Watch as the owner of Bear Hands takes balancing to a whole new level 🤩 hands, feet, head, and all. 😅🐻

We can’t wait to welcome you into our new space soon, but until then, you can still shop online and catch us at pop-up workshops around the Triangle!

What’s something you’re balancing in life right now? Tell us in the comments! 🖤

📍Future home of Bear Hands Gifts & Workshops
209 N. Salem St., Suite 103
Apex, NC

Follow us Bear Hands 🐾🐾 and let the magical journey begin✨

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07/21/2026

🎙️ Big congratulations to our very own Kayla! 🐻✨

Our owner, Kayla Albertson, recently joined the Commercial Real Estate Matters podcast hosted by Liz Arcos, Senior Advisor at SVN Raleigh, to share the story behind Bear Hands and what it’s really like to build a creative, community-centered business in Raleigh.

From taking the leap into entrepreneurship to creating a space where creativity and connection thrive, Kayla’s passion shines through in this conversation. We’re so proud to see Bear Hands represented alongside other incredible women entrepreneurs making an impact in our local community.

🎧 Give it a listen, cheer Kayla on, and let us know your favorite takeaway!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GX9rpOCgEGxDHJiz811ZU?si=7hr9hGu5R4mEh22cxjUMWw&utm_source=copy-link

✨ And stay tuned this is just the beginning! We’ll be sharing more tidbits, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from Kayla’s podcast conversation over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our page.

07/19/2026

✨ Calling all creative souls… Bear Hands is hiring! 🐻📚

Do you love creating, helping people, and being part of a team that turns ordinary moments into unforgettable experiences?

We’re looking for kind, dependable people who:
🤎 Take initiative
✨ Love staying busy
📖 Enjoy creating memorable customer experiences
🛠️ Want to grow with a creative small business

If you’ve ever wanted to work somewhere that feels a little whimsical, a little bookish, and a whole lot of fun… this is your sign.

📍209 N Salem St, Suite 103, Apex, NC 27502
📲 View the link in our bio to apply!

Tag someone who’d be the perfect fit or send this to someone who’s looking for a creative, community-focused job! 🤎

07/17/2026

🎬 Now streaming…

The Bear Hands New Location Unpacking: A Limited Series 📦📼

Episode 1: “We’ll unpack next weekend.”
Episode 2: “Okay… definitely next weekend.”
Episode 3: “Should we just decorate around the boxes?”
Season Finale: To be determined. 😂

At this point, some of these boxes have been with us longer than some friendships. But we’re determined to make this space absolutely perfect before we throw the doors open.

Thanks for sticking with us through the chaos, we promise it’ll be worth the wait. 💛

In the meantime, come create with us at one of our summer workshops while we continue our very dramatic unpacking saga.

Follow us Bear Hands 🐻🐾 and let the magical journey begin ✨

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305 S Salem Street
Apex, NC
27502

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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