Winter Wonderland 2009
Lisa Dopking of Megelles - Teddy Bear Making Workshop

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Join Lisa and make Simone

Lisa Dopking's Simone

In this workshop you will make Simone's head only but you will be supplied with sufficient mohair to finish her at home.

The workshop will concentrate on making the perfect head. Noses and ears will be made easier and with Lisa's great eye and attention to detail, she will show you how to put character into your bear's face.

In the workshop Lisa will explain a multitude of different techniques to make your bear making a more enjoyable experience. She will cover areas like tracing, fabric choice, stuffing, fur direction, airbrushing, ear placement and noses.

Lisa will also include sewing machine techniques and if time permits dressing your bear.

A special learning experience

With Lisa's many years of experience in teaching bear making she will guide you through the finer points and also help iron out a few of those problem areas that you may be having.

Lisa will also demonstrate the techniques she uses to make her bears.

If you would like a few suggestions on how to improve your bear making please bring a sample or two of bear(s) that you have made recently and that you would like to improve. Lisa will be able to offer some ideas and hints to assist you.

If there is a specific area of bear making that you would like covered, please contact Lisa to discuss.

What to bring

• Basic bear making tools
• 2 samples of bears that you have made recently
• Stuffing
• Matching thread
• Strong thread and or sinew
• Long needles - i.e. doll needles
• Sharp scissors

A sewing machine will be available.

When

Friday, 12 June [Day before the show]
9.30am - 2.30 pm

Cost

$145 per student - includes pattern and kit.

Maximum 12

This workshop is designed for the novice to experienced bear maker

How to book

if you would like to book,  email Liz.

In your email, include

• your name
• your contact details [phone and address]
• the day you would like to attend