Robyn's Bears and Bouquets

Robyn’s Bears & Bouquets

I began making teddy bears 20 years ago. I attended workshops with a number of overseas and Australian Bear Artists to improve my workmanship. When a friend asked me, 5 years later, to restore a precious childhood bear, I enjoyed the work so much, I decided to offer a Soft Toy Repair Service. My bear-making background was important, as it gave me the skills to also repair soft toys.

However, I chose my business name to include “Bouquets” as well as “Bears”, as my other passion was making wedding bouquets. In the past, I had created wedding flowers for family and friends, but I decided I needed more professional skills. I studied at Marjorie Milner College in Melbourne, and received my Certificate III in Floristry in January, 2009. I would now like to expand the business to cover both Bears and Bouquets.

My soft toy repairs are featured in the Bear and Soft Toy Repair Album. My wedding bouquets are displayed in the Wedding Flowers Gallery. My handmade bears appear in the Teddy Bear section.

I live in Patterson Lakes, Victoria, with my husband, Colin Horsley. Colin is the proprietor of C.A. Tronics Electronic Repair & Maintenance Services.