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About Teddy Bear Academy

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Welcome to Teddy Bear Academy!

* Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a teddy bear but had no idea where to begin?

* Have you bought a teddy bear making book, but really needed someone to show you how to make a bear?

* Have you tried to find local teddy bear making classes but could not find one?

* Have you ever wanted to learn how to learn how to do custom teddy bear making techniques?

Then you are in the right place!

 

 

Hi, I'm Laura Lynn Morguelan and I'm the founder of Teddy Bear Academy.

Laura Lynn MatthewsI've been a professional teddy bear artist since 2001 You can find my bears at:  www.TeddiesbyLauraLynn.com.   I  have enjoyed having my bears appear in Teddy Bear and Friends, Teddy Bear Review and Teddy Bear Times.

How  it  All  Started....

I started collecting artist teddy bears in the 1990's.  Soon I  wanted to learn how to make my own bears.  I bought a book at my local JoAnn's Fabrics about teddy bear making.  It had lots of photos, but I could not understand it.  I really needed someone to actually show me.

I was very fortunate to be able to get to know Jo Martenson, a teddy bear artist who lived fairly close to me.  I was so happy when she told me she gave bear making classes. I took several classes from her and other artists who were in the area and willing to share their techniques with me.

I then started designing my own patterns and selling my bears on eBay, my website and teddy bear shows.

After doing this for several years, I was asked to teach a teddy bear making workshop. I found something else that I loved as much as making bears - teaching others to make them! I enjoyed teaching in the Chicago area and on the East Coast.

Time and travel costs have limited the number of teddy bear making classes I could do, so I decided to open up Teddy Bear Academy, where I can teach my bear making classes to anyone in the world with an internet connection!

 Introducing Teddy Bear Academy 

Laura Lynn with teddy bear class students

What is included with a membership to Teddy Bear Academy?

Want to get started now?  Click here to join Teddy Bear Academy today!  https://classes.teddybearacademy.co/pages/join-today

What are people saying about Teddy Bear Academy?

Gisele S.

"I want to tell you that the pattern of Marco was so well explained and the video was a god send. I enjoyed making the bear and he turned out beautifully I received a lot of praises from family members and friends.
Thank you so much!"

Karen B.

"Laura is a great tutor and with her excellent video instructions I am extremely pleased with the progress I am making in creating Marco. Thank you Laura!"

Nancy C.

"Thanks for all your ideas, the high quality videos and clear teaching instructions! Best online class ever! Learned a lot!"

Marianne T.

"Marco is my first jointed bear under the great teaching of Laura Lynn...I can hardly wait to make more!"

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