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Using one
of Lotta's original designs, you will be creating a
Joey that is from a pattern which is
great for beginners-no paw pads for instance.
In this workshop the focus is on
techniques such as
shading, creating eye sockets, placing and stitching of ears,
stitching and nose waxing- all techniques which Lotta has
refined over the years to help her produce her beautiful
creations.
As with all of Lotta's workshops, specific attention is given to
detail and creating a stunning individual character that will
melt your heart.
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At just 16cm (6 ¼”) this scruffy looking
fellow is made from mohair/viscose with glass eyes. He is fully
jointed with a wobble neck joint. The sculpting and shading on his
face and paw pads help to create his wonderful character. Filled
with wool stuffing and glass beads in his belly, he also has a
lovely weight. When he sits in your palm and his head wobbles at
you, you can’t but love him. Scruff is ideal for the bear maker who is comfortable making a
bear but would like to learn and get experience with sculpting paws and
shading techniques.
Silvia will also be sharing with you her unique
jointing technique and essentials on how to embroider beautiful
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For this workshop with one of
the original Australian bear artisans you have the choice of two beautiful
pandas, which can be created in either workshop. At approx
14" tall, as pictured this stunning bear features an open mouth with a tongue, a leather nose
and sculpted and painted paws. Made in either black and white or ginger and
beige ratinee.
Not only will you have a
beautiful panda when you've finished, but you will also have learnt
some of the fantastic advance finishing techniques that make Benson
Bears so special. |
Back by popular demand is one of
Australia's own Toby Award Winning Artists, Lisa Dopking in a very
special Design Workshop. Once again bear makers and artists will be
able to come and learn advanced techniques from one of the
industry's best. On the day, Lisa will supply you with one of her
original pattern designs and then guide you through the intricacies
of designing a bear with the features you want to achieve, helping
you to understand design basics and the finer points of teddy bear
making finishing techniques. This is an amazing opportunity to learn
"design secrets" in a small group affording you quality time with
Lisa. To ensure you get the most from your experience Lisa will also
be discussing common bear making problems such as pattern placement,
fur direction, jointing and trimming. |
Want to know how to get the best marks you can
without a lot of the trial and error that goes with competition
entry. Come along to this informative session and learn the
Top 10 tips to creating your best competition work.
Followed by a Q&A session on Competition
protocol, so if you have a question about entering you'll be sure to
get the answers here.
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