One of the University's koolest courses is Avalanche!

This course is designed for students from the novice, to advanced bear-smith who already has a basic understanding of the mechanics of bear making.
 

You will make a 15 inch puffy plush polar bear with fully jointed arms and legs and a double jointed neck. This course features:

• Step by step instructions in conversational style text.
• Plenty of photos
• The very popular 'double jointed neck' ... which allows your bear to be posed in an unlimited number of expressive positions.
• Appliqué toes.
• Glass eye insertion.
• Shading
• Access to the Agora
• Full size pattern
  And more!

Supply List

• 1/3 yd plush or mohair fabric in a polar bear color, density and pile-length of your choice. If your fabric has a knit backing, ensure that it has a tight weave.
• 1 pair 10 or 12 mm glass eyes in black or a color of your choice.
• An 10 inch square of felt or ultra-suede for your paw pads. Leather, suede or lined (interfacing) cloth is also acceptable.
• Pearl cotton for the nose. You'll only need about 48-60 inches.
• A 1 inch square section of black felt
• 2-  45 mm joint sets
• 3-  55 mm joint sets
• A spool of polyester thread in a color to match your fur and heavy duty thread in a matching color
• A sheet of Bristol or poster board for pattern template preparation and a glue stick.
• Polyester fiber-fil stuffing. A bag can be purchased at your local craft store or Wal-Mart.
• Pencil crayons in grey, blue and black
• Ribbon for a bow or other embellishment

Next Class Begins July 17th, 2010

Course Duration: 30 days
Course Fee: $55.00

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