Winter's Den

Handmade Teddy Bears for Discerning Collectors

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Handmade Heirloom Artist Bears

Discover which bears are ready to leave the den.

a handmade teddy bear wearing a lace collar

a partly made handmade teddy bear in grey mohair with a wistful face and surrounded by tools on a table

Teddy Bear Workshops

Learn to create your own unique artist teddy bear.

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.

a teddy bear held in hands with art supplies in the background

a little hand made teddy bear sitting on a table

a handmade teddy bear sitting on a table

a pale pink teddy bear wearing a big pink bow

an adorable grey mohair handmade teddy bear leaning against a book