Winter's Den

Handmade Heirloom Artist Bears

Discover which bears are ready to leave the den.

Teddy Bear Workshops

Learn to create your own unique artist teddy bear.

Teddy Bear Sewing Guide by Jenny Gale

You can now buy your own copy of my Teddy Bear Sewing Guide. I designed this exclusively for my workshops, but the third edition, including my popular 'Tully' pattern is now available!

Welcome to Winter's Den Studio

I’m Jenny Gale, a designer of handmade artist teddy bears. Each bear is crafted with love using traditional materials, perfect for discerning collectors seeking unique heirloom pieces.

Handmade with Love

Artisan Workshops

Join a workshop to learn the art of teddy bear making. Experience the joy of creating your own professional artist teddy bear in a friendly and inspiring environment.

I have been designing, making and selling my artist bears since 2020. With a creative background in sewing, I have been teaching sewing classes since 2016, so having developed my bear making skills, it felt like a natural progression to offer workshops.

I still teach general sewing classes every week through my partner studio Needleswift, and aim to schedule around five bear workshops each year. I love everything about making bears, but one of my favourite elements is pattern design - I am forever tweaking patterns, and designing new ones, which results in a lovely variety of bears coming to life in my little studio.

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Artist Bear Gallery

Explore unique handmade teddy bears crafted with traditional materials.