Bear it in Mind - Workshops

BEAR MAKING IN BEAULIEU
adults only

These workshops are aimed at the enthusiastic beginner although basic sewing skills are necessary. You will be making your very own collectable mohair bear using traditional bear making techniques such as cotter pin and string jointing, glass eye fixing, stuffing and nose stitching.

Day courses at Bear It In Mind are held within the shop's adjoining character studio. Lunch is included in the price along with refreshments throughout the day. Registration is from 9.30am with coffee on arrival and the class starts at 10.00am. We keep our class size to a minimum to enable us to work closely with you at each stage. This also fosters a friendly atmosphere and perfect learning environment. (booking essential)

Please contact us for any further information.

The cost of our day workshop is £80.00 per person (payable in advance) which covers everything you need including lunch and refreshments.

We anticipate you taking away a completed bear but in the event of you not finishing in the time allowed, we can offer support over the phone or via email.

Miniature Bear Making with Andy West of Westie Bears

A TYPICAL IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP DAY

9.30am registration and coffee
10.00am Start
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm re-start
4.00pm tea break ½ hour
6.00pm finish

WORKSHOPS

Traditional Teddy Bear Making Workshops
from Bear it in Mind

Bear It In Mind offers a workshop that will travel!

If you can provide the venue then we can bring everything else to you. This workshop is designed for enthusiastic adult beginners or those guests wishing to brush-up on the basics of this creative art. (Please note we also offer a more advanced workshop which is held over two days.) The bear your guests will be making is called Phileas. He is made using German mohair fabric and gives the attendees an opportunity to learn techniques such as setting ears and glass eyes, fitting a cotter-pin neck joint, string jointing, nose and claw stitching and finally, stuffing and assembly.

Phileas is achievable in a day as long as guests have basic sewing skills. If for any reason, the bear is not completed in the time, we are happy to offer over-the-phone or online assistance.

SCHEDULE.
10.30am              start
1.00pm                lunch   (venue to provide)
2.00pm                restart
5.30pm                finish

NB Although we do not plan to stop during the morning and afternoon sessions, mid morning coffee and afternoon tea should be provided.
We would require a room for the workshop which has good lighting, tables to work at and hard backed chairs, e.g. conference seating.
Our charges are as follows;
£60.00 per person, to include all materials, equipment and tuition.
£50.00 per person for workshops with more than 10 attendees.

It would be our pleasure to discuss this day package with you and to answer any further queries you may have. We can also provide you with our Weekend Package information should you be interested. This offers a family experience and runs from Friday to Sunday.

We thank you for your interest in what we believe to be a truly unique visitor experience and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

WORKSHOP BY ARRANGEMENT