Making a Bear
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Create your own unique bear using recycled fabrics in this fun and creative sewing workshop. Learn simple techniques while turning old textiles into a characterful keepsake.
In this hands-on workshop, you will design and make your own funky patchwork bear using recycled fabrics such as old clothes, denim, curtains and fabric scraps. Guided step by step, you will learn basic sewing and construction techniques while exploring colour, texture and pattern.
This session combines creativity with sustainability, encouraging you to give new life to materials that might otherwise go to waste. You can mix and match fabrics to create a playful design or choose to use meaningful textiles to create a personal keepsake. By the end of the day, you will take home a finished bear full of character.
The workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some sewing experience.
What’s covered
- Introduction to sewing tools and equipment
- Basic hand sewing and machine sewing techniques
- Cutting and assembling fabric pieces
- Working with recycled and mixed fabrics
- Stuffing and finishing soft toys
- Developing creative and sustainable design ideas
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners.
Information
All materials are provided unless you wish to bring specific fabrics to use.
For your safety and comfort, please bring:
- Closed-toe footwear
- Long hair tied back
There will be a short break. Please bring your own drink and snack.
Further Study
You may wish to progress onto:
- Other fashion and textile courses
- Sewing and garment making workshops
- Creative craft and upcycling courses
These skills can be developed further for personal projects or creative study.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
