Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting & Ceramics Studio, St Neots. Near Bedford & Cambridge
Build A Bear Experience
Make Your Own Teddy Bear at Crafty Monkey St Neots
Step into a world of fluff and fun! At Crafty Monkey, we help you bring a new best friend to life. From choosing your favourite animal to the adoption ceremony and picking the perfect outfit, it’s a magical experience for any child.
Our build a bear experience creates more than just another cuddly toy - it’s a memorable activity where the child gets to bring their own cuddly companion to life, either at home or right here in our St Neots based creative studio
🎉Our interactive and fun-filled make your own bear workshop allows kids to create and personalise a teddy from start to finish
🎂 Whether a creative bear building activity for one or wanting us to host a popular Build-a-Bear party at our studio in St Neots, making teddy bears is always a hit with children
🏠 Not local? No problem. Order our no-sew teddy bear kits online and get them delivered to your door to hold your own bear party or teddy bear picnic at your chosen venue!
Create a cute, furry best friend for life!
Teddy Bear Workshop
🐻Bear Making Options & Info at Crafty Monkey
Make Your Own Teddy Bear with Crafty Monkey – Whether in our studio, as a children's interactive gift experience or delivered to your door to host your own teddy's bear picnic or party - we’ve got you covered!
How Does Build A Bear Work?
At Crafty Monkey, we try to make our bear building workshop a magical and memorable experience! Children will be greeted on arrival and seated at a table and our friendly staff provide step-by-step guidence on how to bring their furry friend to life!
💞Creating a cuddly companion is as much fun as the joy they'll bring afterward!
Steps to Make a Teddy Bear
Curious about what happens at our build a bear workshop and what's included?
Step 1:
Pick Your Pal
Pick from our range of super cute animals, be it a dog, unicorn, dino or troll.
Step 4:
Bear T-Shirt
Get creative and decorate & personalise a t-shirt for your new friend
Step 2:
Fluff & Stuff
Feed your friend with magic food making them as huggable as you like.
Step 5:
Make It Official
Name your new friend and fill in the adoption certificate to make them truely yours!
Step 3:
Make A Wish
Make a wish before putting the wish heart into your teddy to fill them with love!
Step 6:
Style & Dress
Optional: Pick a stylish outfit and shoes to have the best dressed ted in town!
Do I need to book or do you take walk-ins?
While we would welcome walk-in's if we have availability, we ask you book a session, even if it's just before coming to avoid disappointment.
How much do bears cost?
Small bears: £16
Large bears: £21
The price includes:
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Animal skin
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Fluff
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Bear t-shirt
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Heart
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Adoption certificate
How long does the bear activity take?
Our make a bear activity usually lasts between 20 and 45 minutes. The time can vary depending on age and the length of time spent feeding the animal with our magic food (stuffing) and decorating the t-shirt.
What is the minimum age for making bears?
Our bears meet toy safety standards for ages 3+. Children under 3 are welcome to participate in the workshop, provided an adult supervises their use of the toy at home until the child is three years old.
Can you post bear kits?
Not local to St Neots? You can still share the magic! Visit our Online Build-a-Bear Shop to order Stuff-at-Home kits. We’ll post everything you need straight to your front door.
What animals do you have besides bears?
While we stock classic teddy bears,we have a wide range of different no-sew animal skins, including unicorns, dinosaurs, wise owls, bunny rabbits, dogs, cats, and lots more! Will it be an elephant, dolphin or our fave - a cheeky monkey?
Build a Bear Info
Your questions answered...
The Most "Paws-ome" Parties in Town!
Looking for a stress-free birthday idea? Our Make a Bear Parties are purr-fect!. We handle the mess and the hosting while the kids enjoy a creative session they’ll never forget. Each guest goes home with a new best friend so no party bags required !Popular for: Birthdays, School Holiday Activities, and Scout Groups.
Why Make a Bear at Crafty Monkey?
🌟 Good Range of Bears & Outfits: Choose from a selection of Build-A-Bear skins and adorable outfits available in two sizes: 8 inches (20cm) and 16 inches (40cm). Perfect for every child’s taste! Browse some of our range in our online shop.
🎨 Creative & Hands-On Fun: Kids can let their imagination run wild with our engaging bear-building process, including decorating a T-shirt for their furry friend!
💖 Personalised Experience: Unlike retail environments, at Crafty Monkey, you'll sit at a table in our studio, making the experience much more intimate and relaxed.
🎉 Purr-fect for Sessions or Parties: Book a Build-A-Bear session for your child or a small group, or celebrate in style with a bear-building party. Fun for all occasions!
✂️ No-Sew & Easy to Make: Our bear skins are designed for simplicity, with a special no-sew stuffing pouch secured by a hidden cable tie and Velcro closure. Even little hands can bring their teddy to life!
🌱 Eco-Friendly Stuffing: All our teddies are filled with 100% recycled stuffing, made from plastic bottles. Good for the planet, great for cuddles!
Give your child the gift of creativity, fun, and a brand-new furry friend with Crafty Monkey's Build-A-Bear experience!
