I made the first ones for sale, already 20 years ago. I draw each teddy bear and name them. I then design the pattern, and make them by hand, with a lot of patience and love. I knit and sew everything from scarves, sweaters, vests and the like. by hand. All my bears are labeled: Aarset Bear and my name.
I got my education from; Agder School of Art and Design, and as a private in sewing, shaping, textile and design and pattern design.
It is wonderful to live in a daily interaction with wonderful textiles, painting mediums, creative tools, clay, and lively teddy bears, who can think of directing the day, in their favor, whatever I may think. Some of their friends are constantly showing up, who want their say. Then I have the process going on, and different personalities are created, among other things.
In the Art & Design Studio Aarsets gallery, you will find examples of other objects I make.
The Aarset Bear project is supported by the Lindesnes Foundation.
Aarset Bear: The Teddy Bear House is located within the deep forests of Bjelland.
Les mer ...The teddy bears are for collectors or interior-design, and are not toys or for cuddling.
DA VINCI THE TEDDYBEAR is a very sweet and kind bear and he is veryintelligent, of course with a name as this, he has to be. He will solvemany problems and mybe he will invent something.
MARIUS THE TEDDYBEAR is a loving and funny bear. He often tell you anamusing story. I think you will have a great time together.
MARKUS THE TEDDY BEAR is a sweet and happy bear. He runs fast and have some grazes because he sometimes turns turtle. He wishes to lighten your day and be your friend.
THE TEDDY BEAR Mr. CINNAMOON is made of mohair and weigh by "birth" 600 grams.
THE TEDDY BEAR Mr. VANILLA is made of exclusive mohair with long pile. He weigh 1200 grams by "birth". He has real leather paws and on the front of his ears. He is 70 cm when standing.
Maxine is a sweet and happy bear. She is 38 cm high when standing. She is made of exclusive mohair.
This is the polar bear Sølve. ooak. He is a big and powerful bear and he is made by hand. He is 75 cm long and 46 cm tall when standing on all fours. Total weight at "birth" 7.18 kg. (with scarf he weighs 7.28 kg!)
She is 35 cm tall and weighs 250 grams at birth. She is made of pink mohair. She has brown, sparkling eyes. The teddy bear Kaya is adopted.
She is made of mohair fabric, is 47 cm tall and weighs 625 grams at "birth". The abdominal circumference is 36 cm, and she would also have "crystal in her stomach" so there is an orange selenite, for radiation and everything else it can be good for. Filler is polyester.
This is the teddy bear SITRONELLUS, he is 15 cm tall. He is made in yellow mohair. Weight at "birth": 50 grams. Filler is kapok. He has black glass eyes. Hand embroidered nose and mouth.
The teddy bear SNUSKEN, is 10 cm tall without a hat, and belongs to the miniature teddy bears. He is made of golden mohair with long fur. Weight at "birth": 20 grams of filling mass is kapok. He has five moving joints. Black glass eyes. Head circumference is 9.5 cm (without cap and muzzle.) Abdominal circumference is 9 cm. The feet are 2cm.
Sigurd is 19.5 cm tall. It is made from 100% alpaca fabric. Paws in Miniature fabric. Filler is kapok. He has black glass eyes. The nose and mouth are hand embroidered. Head circumference is: 13 cm (without muzzle). Stomach circumference is: 16 cm. Weight at "birth": 90 grams .... with the scarf he weighs 100 grams.
She is made of wonderful soft slightly curled mohair. She is 54 cm tallwhen standing and weights 960 grams at "birth". The teddy bear Kaya is adopted.
The teddy bear SNEHVIT is 8 cm tall and belongs to the miniature teddy bears. She is made of miniature fabric. Birth weight is: 20 grams. Head circumference is: 7.5 cm (without muzzle). Stomach circumference is: 8 cm. Filler is kapok. She has black glass eyes. Hand embroidered nose, mouth and claws. She has five moving joints. The feet are 2 cm long. She has hand knit scarf in silk mohair yarn. The teddy bear Snehvit is adopted.
The Teddy Bear Storm, is 8 cm tall and belongs to the miniature teddy bears. It is made of miniature fabric. The birth weight is: 20 grams. Stomach circumference is: 8 cm. Filling material is kapok. He has black glass eyes. Storm has five moving joints. The feet are 2 cm long. Vest, hat and scarf are hand knitted in super thin Norwegian wool yarn. The hat is 13 cm long, with "tassel." The teddy bear Storm is adopted.
The teddy bear Gull-Pote belongs to the miniature teddy bears. He is 8 cm tall, without a hat. -- The Teddy Bear Gull-Pote is adopted
Petter belongs to the miniature teddy bears. He is 8 cm tall. Weight at "birth" 20 grams. -- Petter the Watchmaker, now retired, has been adopted.
This Carlie-bear is 45 cm high. Made from 100% wool, with paws in 100% wool felt. Five moving joints. Glassøyner. Hand knit scarf. one in red and one in blue also in 100% wool. -- Both these teddy bears have been adopted.
This teddy bear is made in synthetic "teddy bear fur" with curls. His name is Teodor, he is 45 cm tall. He has polyester fill. Five movable joints. Glass eyes and embroidered muzzle and nose. Large red satin bow on the neck. -- The teddy bear Teodor is adopted.
He is a Charlie bear in 100% wool. 45 cm high. Glass Eyes. Five moving joints. Red hand knit scarf in 100% wool yarn. -- This teddy bear is adopted.
XX a small miniature teddy bear. about. 7 cm high. Five moving joints. Black glass eyes. Filling mass kapok. White satin bow in the neck. Pearl embroidery on the stomach. -- The teddy bear XX is adopted.
These are the teddy bears ROSA and NILS. Both are 45 cm high. Made in thick mohair. Glass eyes and hand embroidered nose and muzzle. Five moving joints. Filler is polyester. Paws in 100% wool felt. Rosa has a lace collar with satin ribbon and Nils has a large satin bow at the neck. -- The teddy bears Rosa and Nils are adopted.
Height 53 cm. Weight at "birth": 1,125 kg. Stomach: 45 cm. Head circumference: 45 cm (without muzzle). Feet: 12 cm long. Modeled by hand, in miniature fabric. Josh is made in mohair. He has black glass eyes with eyelids. Hand embroidered nose and mouth. --- The teddy bear Josh has been adopted
Boye Waldemar is a wonderful bear and he is very fond of all the publicity he can get.He is 56 cm when standing. He is made from exclusive curly mohair andhas blue glass eyes. --- The teddybear Boye Waldemar has been adopted
The teddy bear PEDER, 16 cm high. Golden mohair in two shades. Scarf hand-knitted in mohair. --- The teddy bear Peder has been adopted.
I also have my Art-& and Design Studio here in the house, where I live. With my education from Agder School of Art and Design,
as a private student in sewing,art subjects, textiles and design, and pattern construction, as well as courses and school with weaaving and sewing, in Norway called: Folkehøyskole.
I live in a daily interaction with drawing and painting medium, canvas and watercolor paper. Textiles by the meter,
charcoal pins and brushes, other tools such as hammers and pliers, rulers and sewing needles. Clay and merino wool. The camera also has its natural place in this creative enviroment.
When I have a blank canvas in front of me, I go into a bubble of colors, and seek to convey my inner image on to the canvas.
I often draw sketches first, and paint a small study of the painting, before I start with the work itself. Other times I convey directly on the canvas.
I also illustrates books.
On this page you can see some of the works.
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
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