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TeddyBuys
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suejennings Jul 27, 2009

Hi all

I have just finished a weekend bear making course taught by Gregory Gyllenship. Had a great time, learned loads and am feeling worn out today! Gregory was brill...really generous with loads of great tips, full of really useful insights into 'what makes a great bear' and just inspirational. I have attached a photo of my finished bear. Of course I have called him Gregory! He is one big armful of bear!

Regards

Sue

desertmountainbear
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desertmountainbear Jul 27, 2009

Wow! What a big handsome bear, just love him
Joanne

Dangerbears
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dangerbears Jul 27, 2009

He's fantastic, Sue! I really like the sculpting you did on the face, and his big stocky proportions look very huggable:)

Glad to hear that the workshop was a good experience.

Becky

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peterbear Jul 27, 2009

What a wonderful bear, Sue, he looks gorgeous !

I guess you were Gregory's "star" pupil ? bear_grin

Will you be making your own BIG bears now ?

Hugs, :hug:

Peterbear & Bashful

Past Time Bears
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJul 27, 2009

Wow - he's a stunner! Really looks like a Gregory bear . . . great job!

Doodlebears
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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorJul 27, 2009

Oh boy, I would have thought your bear was a Gregory bear Sue, what a fantastic job you have done.

Hugs, Jane. bear_thumb

eTeddys
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eteddys Jul 27, 2009

Lucky you getting to take a class from him. What a great bear!

Hugs,
Alison

All Bear by Paula
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All Bear Jul 27, 2009

I bet you've had a lovely time!!!! Lucky you!! ! And your bear turned out perfect! A real handsome chap!

TeddyBuys
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suejennings Jul 27, 2009

Thank you all for your kind remarks. Gregory is a great teacher. His pattern is amazing. It really threw me as it is very different to any pattern I have ever used before. I certainly couldn't have produced the bear without his excellent guidance. He brought two of his finished bears to show us, one classical and one of his more modern style. They were completely stunning...perfection in bear shape!

The course was a treat to myself and money well spent! I will now have to come back down to earth, and think about my next project. bear_original

Regards

Sue

Benson Bears
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Linda Jul 27, 2009

You've done such a great job, Sue, looks every bit a "Gregory" bear! Congratulations! bear_original

Teddy Bear Academy
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Laura Lynn Banner SponsorJul 28, 2009

He's absolutely fabulous!!! What a fantastic way to treat yourself bear_thumb

Dolls N Dreams
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TamiL Jul 28, 2009

He is wonderful!!! bear_wub

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karenaus Jul 28, 2009

oh he's so gorgeous! You just want to pick him up and give him a big cuddle :hug:
My shoulder aches at the very thought of stuffing him tho! bear_grin

TeddyBuys
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suejennings Jul 28, 2009

Thanks again, all. Too right, Karen! I felt exhausted after stuffing him. I think I would need to 'go into training' if I made bears that size regularly.

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puca bears Jul 28, 2009

Fabulous bear Sue :clap: :clap: :clap: And nice to hear, in a roundabout way, that Gregory has recovered from his recent operation!
huggies
Maria

Valewood Bears
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valewoodbears Jul 28, 2009

Gorgeous bear, lucky you, it must have been wonderful, I would have loved to have done that course :clap: :clap:

Pauline

Woodbury Park Bears
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Woodbury Park Bears Jul 28, 2009

He definitely looks like a Gregory Bear what a fantastic workshop it must have been I am so jealous bear_grin seriously he is terrific you want to pick him up and cuddle him. Well done.

Raewyn