by Kat Hartley | Oct 23, 2016 | Uncategorised
I think I’ve come a long way in the 11 years that I have been creating my bears, so here is a history of Brierley Bears, in photos. So, I thought I’d share my bear making journey with you. Starting at the beginning, I’ll show you how my creations...
by Kat Hartley | Oct 8, 2016 | Work in Progress
A punk in the making… I’ve been busy since my last post, I have a punk in the making. Here is his progress so far: Let’s start with the fur, don’t you think this would make a great punky bear? And the beginnings of a bear, this is how the punk...
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...
