by Kat Hartley | Jan 14, 2017 | Uncategorised
What is an Artist Bear? I wonder how many people know about the wonderful world of artist bears? I’m assuming that since you are reading this that you have heard about artist bears before. Most people meet teddy bears in toy shops. You’ve seen the bears in...
by Kat Hartley | Dec 2, 2016 | Shows
The bears and I exhibited at The Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event (TGYTBE) on Sunday, 19th November. The show was, as usual, a great day out. There were so many fantastic stalls selling beautiful handmade artist bears. It was a shame to miss the gala dinner and...
by Kat Hartley | Jun 7, 2016 | Work in Progress
I’m in Bears & Buds magazine! I am the featured artist in Bears & Buds monthly online teddy bear magazine. How awesome is that? I’m so happy! 🙂 Valerie and Dawn at Bears & Buds have done a wonderful article about my bears, so if you would like...
by Kat Hartley | Apr 25, 2016 | Shows, Work in Progress
A successful show If you remember, I did a show on the 2nd April called A Spring Apothecarium. It was an alternative craft fair, so there was lots of gothic, steampunk and even geeky stuff there, all handmade. I hope some of you managed to make it, if not, you’ll have...
by Kat Hartley | Feb 26, 2016 | Shows, Work in Progress
Floss First of all, let me introduce you to Floss. She is my latest bear and was commissioned for a friend’s sister, who definitely deserves to be a little spoilt. She is made from pink mohair, is fully jointed, quite heavy and has lovely long eyelashes. She was great...
