As this class happens in Real Time, and students need to be at their computers for specific times, this session is recommended for students in North America.  Suitable for Pacific - Eastern Time Zones. It CAN however be completed by students in other time zones. Check our clock to see when your sessions will take place.  See the Clock Below

Join us for our LIVE! Online Master Bear workshop. We'll work with you Face to Face online to create a big, beautiful bruin, just in time for the holidays!.  This class is designed for the  intermediate bear making student, who already has an understanding of basic bear making skills.  Students will create a big 20 antique style bear in the German tradition.   Master Bear makes a great centerpiece for your hug or your home, and also makes a spectacular gift that won't soon be forgotten.   We recommend that Master Bear be created from dense mohair, with a 5/8 to 3/4 inch pile.  You'll also create a jacket for your bear.  You can make your bear in any colour you like. My example in pink will be made in traditional tan for the workshop, with his red smoking jacket. That photo is coming soon!  If you would like to make your bear as a panda, you'll need to purchase equal amounts of two colors of fur. Instructions for creating the panda are included in this workshop.

How Does The New LIVE! Online Classes Work?

You start with two days of preparation time. This introduces you to all of the written files in workshop. On the following 3 days, you'll have a 2 hour (minimum) live session each day in our new Agora Lecture Theatre. This video conferencing room appears on your computer and comes complete with:

Individual Attention  

Audio!  

Video!  

White Board  

Text Chat  

Photos  

Raise Your Hand Feature

You'll Also Receive:

• Step by step written instructions
• A full size original pattern
• Loads of photos & video to view
• Access to the Agora to ask questions during the first two days of class.

THIS IS A BETA, First Time Course for Master Bear. 

System Requirements

• High Speed Internet Connection
• Web Cam (recommended but not required)
• Speakers
• Microphone (recommended but not required)

There is no software to download.  You will be granted access directly via our connection within the Agora.

Once in the Lecture Theatre, you'll be able to chat with your instructor either by voice (if you have a microphone) or text. You'll see your instructor on the screen, demonstrating in real time. If you have a webcam, the instructor will be able to see your work as you progress and comment on it. A webcam is recommended.  Slides and presentation material are uploaded to the room in real time, with the instructor using the white board to help you understand key concepts.

Small class sizes make this the perfect environment for all kinds of learners: audio, visual, and hands on!

• Fabric selections.
• Jointing for Bigger Bears
• Getting the nose just right!
• Glass eye insertion and eye embellishments
• Stitched Claws
• Stuffing materials
• Working with excelsior
• History Lesson
• Copyright Lesson
• Special Considerations
• Students are encouraged to work with mohair for this course, however, synthetic plush can also be used. 

Course Schedule

• Nov 1 6 & 17 are Preparation Days with text.
• Nov 18 LIVE 6 pm - 8 pm EST
• Nov 19 LIVE 10 am - 12 noon EST
• Nov 20 LIVE 10 am - 12 noon EST

• A minimum of 1/3 yard (1/2 yard is recommended) of mohair fabric.
• All materials and supplies as normally required to make a teddy bear.
• A full list will follow shortly for joint sizes.
• All tools as normally required to make a teddy bear.
• 1 pair 14 mm glass or shoe button 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.
• # 5 black Pearl cotton for the nose. You'll only need about 48-60 inches, or one skein.
• A 1 inch square section of black felt
• 1 45 mm joints
• 2 55 mm joints
• 2 65 mm joints (This size may change to one size larger. Please check back early Nov.)
  I prefer to use fibre board joints with a lock nut and set screw arrangement for attaching the joint. You can use epoxy lock nut, lock nut or pop rivet joints if you like.
• A spool of polyester thread in a color to match your mohair. *
• 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 Walmart.*
• Ribbon for a bow.*
• 1/3 yard red velveteen fabric, or other fabric of your choice
• 1/3 yard lining
• thread to match your fabric
• 3 interesting buttons. I like to use 1/2 -3/4 inch buttons.