Say hello to Bonnie Bear, a sweet little needle-felted, jointed bear you can create by hand – perfect as a heartfelt gift, a keepsake for a special arrival, or a character to treasure yourself.

This course is ideal if you're ready to take the next step in your felting journey and want to move from basic shapes to a full character make – with gentle guidance every step of the way.

You’ll build Bonnie from the inside out, using simple 3D shapes from my "Fab 5 series©". Whether you’re brand new to felting or looking to build your confidence, Bonnie’s friendly form and fuss-free construction make this a joy to learn.

This 8 step by step easy to follow lessons course is designed as guided, self-paced learning—perfect if you want flexibility and to fit with your busy life. The course is housed in my new FibrenArt Course portal where you can keep all of the courses you purchase from me in one handy place!

🧸 How to shape and assemble a fully jointed bear using just wool and a felting needle

🧸 Techniques to firm up your forms for clean shapes and confident assembly

🧸 How to create and attach limbs, ears, a snout, and expressive features

🧸 Tips for shaping a soft, balanced head and securely attaching it to the body

🧣 Plus a simple knitted scarf pattern to give your Bonnie Bear that extra charm

You’ll also get a materials checklist, tips on wool choices, and ideas to personalise your bear with handmade accessories.

✅ Plus you will learn real techniques you’ll reuse again and again — not just for this course, but for every future project you create!

• “What wool and needle should I use?”
• → Bonnie Bear introduces materials in a simple, approachable way – no jargon or overwhelm.
• “How do I make firm shapes that hold together?”
• → You’ll learn how to shape and refine solid forms using basic 3D structures.
• “How do I attach limbs and features securely?”
• → This course walks you through attaching arms, legs, ears, and heads with easy, repeatable techniques.
• “How can I build confidence to make my own felted characters?”
• → Bonnie Bear is a complete character project built from beginner-friendly methods – giving you skills you’ll reuse again and again.
• “What’s a good first character project for beginners?”
• → This is it! Clear guidance, small steps, and no-fuss finishing make Bonnie an ideal first bear.

If you’re ready to move beyond kits and start understanding how to build characters from scratch, or maybe kits are not working for you Bonnie Bear is the perfect next step.

Here’s what makes this course such a joy to make — and why I designed it to be the perfect next step once you’ve built your confidence with shapes. It’s playful, practical, and packed with creative possibilities.

💛 Step-by-step lessons that build one piece at a time — with clear demonstrations and no overwhelm

💛 Beginner-friendly guidance — perfect even if you’ve never made a full character before

💛 Based on the Fab 5 foundational shapes Course Series©— so you’ll reinforce what you’ve already learned in Felting Fast Part 1©

💛 Learn how to create and join limbs, shape a character head, and attach features securely

💛 A real make to be proud of — a jointed, poseable bear with personal touches like a hand-knit scarf

💛 Lifetime access in your own easy-to-use portal — no searching for links or documents

💛 Perfect for gifting or display — and full of character-building techniques you’ll use again and again

💛 Created for visual learners — watch, pause, rewind, and felt along at your own pace

💛 Clear, labelled lessons — so you always know what’s next and how to get there

💛 A satisfying start-to-finish experience — that leaves you with a handmade keepsake and a big creative boost

All of your Bonnie Bear lessons are hosted in an easy-to-use learning portal:

✅ Personal login – Keep this course (and all your others with me!) in one handy place

✅ No downloads required – Just log in and stream each lesson instantly

✅ Work at your pace – Watch, pause, and rewind anytime – no pressure

✅ Clearly labelled lessons – So you always know what’s coming next

✅ Printable scarf pattern and materials list – Ready when you are

This is more than just a course – it’s the beginning of your character felting journey, and Bonnie is here to guide the way.

💫 Ready to bring your bear to life?

Click below to get started – I can’t wait to see your Bonnie Bear!