Create Your Own Barnaby Bear: Live Zoom Workshop

Create Your Own Barnaby Bear: Live Zoom Workshop

Sew and Personalize a Classic Mohair Teddy Bear

Bring a traditional 13.5-inch teddy bear to life in this heartwarming live online workshop. Perfect for beginners and sewing enthusiasts, this session guides you through every step of making your own Barnaby Bear, from stitching the body to adding expressive details and accessories.
After your booking, your tutor will email you to arrange a convenient day and time for your live Zoom session.
This workshop consists of one live Zoom session.

What You Will Learn

– Sew pre-cut mohair pieces together with neat, strong seams
– Insert movable joints for arms and legs to give your bear lifelike movement
– Attach glass eyes and shape a characterful head and muzzle
– Needle felt a soft, detailed nose and add final touches such as accessories
– Learn tips for stuffing and balancing weight for a perfectly cuddly bear

By the end of the session, you’ll have a fully finished Barnaby Bear and the confidence to make more heirloom-quality teddy bears on your own.

What’s Included

– One live Zoom session with expert tuition
– Step-by-step demonstrations and interactive guidance
– A preparation guide with recommended mohair fabric, glass eyes, joint hardware, and stuffing
– Creative ideas for clothing and accessories to personalize your bear

Duration and Cancellation Policy

The course time is flexible and will be agreed upon after booking. The tutor will email you available time slots, and together you can decide on the most convenient schedule.
You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the agreed date for a full refund.

Meet Your Instructor

Your workshop will be led by Tomasz Kowalski, an experienced designer and maker with many years of practice in creating handcrafted toys and playful creative projects. He focuses on approachable, step-by-step techniques that help learners understand materials, simple mechanisms, and the joy of making objects that move or tell a story. Tomasz’s patient and practical teaching style ensures that students of all levels feel supported, inspired, and confident throughout the workshop.

Perfect For

– Beginners curious about teddy bear making and hand sewing
– DIY craft lovers looking for a sentimental, lasting project
– Parents or grandparents wanting to create a keepsake for a child
– Gift-makers seeking a heartfelt handmade present

Join Us Online

Make and Master connects creative learners with talented tutors through inspiring live Zoom workshops. This Barnaby Bear making class combines sewing skills with artistic detail, giving you a timeless keepsake to treasure or share. Book your spot today and bring your own Barnaby Bear to life.