{"product_id":"biz-the-bear-felting-workshop_perk-and-pine-cafe_saturday-august-29-2026","title":"Biz the Bear Felting Workshop_Perk and Pine Café_Saturday August 29, 2026","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIZ THE BEAR WORKSHOP - BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us at the Perk and Pine Café on Regent Street for a whimsical afternoon immersing yourself in our nature inspired felting workshop.  Learn to sculpt with wool and bring home your very own Northern Ontario Black Bear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐻 Strength and Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack bears symbolize quiet strength. Unlike aggressive predators, bears often project power through calm presence. Spiritually, seeing a black bear may be a reminder to trust your own inner strength and stand your ground when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Healing and Renewal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bear’s cycle of hibernation and re-emergence connects it with transformation, rest, and rebirth. Spiritually, it may indicate a period of healing, growth, or preparation before a new chapter begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's what's included: Students receive guidance with Emily from The Flannel Couch,   creative tips and all materials to craft a Northern favourite.  Students also get to bring home their foam base and assigned specialty tools for future projects.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tools required for the workshop like scissors, glues, or pliers are shared amongst students. . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool colour or project accessories (hardware\/ eyes, etc...) may differ slightly in comparison to photos supplied of our own wool model creations -  due to manufacturer inventory\/ availability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday  August 29th, 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11am-2pm EST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHosted at Perk and Pine Cafe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerk \u0026amp; Pine Cafe (\u003cstrong\u003e221 Regent Street, Sudbury, ON\u003c\/strong\u003e) is known for their sustainable practices, they provide a cozy café atmosphere and are committed to reducing single-use waste\/ therefore they encourage customers to bring their own clean travel mugs and containers. Offering small-batch vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes made with local, organic, and season ingredients whenever possible, alongside locally roasted coffee. Any questions regarding the menu or services please email: \u003cstrong\u003einfo@perkandpine.ca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreet Parking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perk and Pine Cafe offers street parking, and you can also use nearby streets like (Willow, Isabel, and Hazel). Our shop is accessible via sidewalk and  Sudbury Transit: Stop #8100 and bus route #25.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTickets now available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited tickets.  Tickets are required in advance. Please reserve your seat, registrations are now open at www.theflannelcouch.com  The ticket covers the workshop and materials, while any food or beverage from Perk and Pine Cafe is separate.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo physical tickets will be sent to you - the order confirmation you will receive after placing your order will match our guest list upon your arrival at Perk \u0026amp; Pine Cafe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Felting includes the use of a specific  tool to mix the wool fibres together. The specialty tool is not be suitable for younger artists at this time. Age 12+ only, and anyone under 16 years old does require an adult present at the time of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional finger guards, safety glasses, etc...any personal safety gear that you feel is important to you to work safely - please feel free to bring your own, and or can be purchased at your local craft store prior to the workshop. We may have some supplies to lend, but they are not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Refunds\/ Cancellations***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have purchased a ticket and can no longer attend: all cancellations will be honoured and refunded 100% up to 72 hours (3 days) prior to the workshop date, any cancellations after that benchmark will be subject to a 50% refund in the form of workshop credits - you can use this credit for any other workshop you'd like to participate in.   You have the option to pick-up your kit with written instructions and complete on your own at home.  Please note last minute cancellations affect everyone including the cost of goods purchased for the workshop, loss time for the instructor and venue holder.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTicket transfers are tied to the specific session for which it was purchased. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend for the same date and time, and with written notice as much in advance as possible to info@theflannelcouch.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note the ticket(s) cannot be \u003c\/span\u003eexchanged between different sessions (e.g., Saturday vs. Sunday) or applied to future workshops or variations. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to felting together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Still have questions? Please send us an email at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@theflannelcouch.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We look forward to meeting you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Flannel Couch ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52047256486176,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7650\/7680\/files\/81F39629-090B-41CD-BF5F-B314B3585AE2.png?v=1785289090","url":"https:\/\/www.theflannelcouch.com\/products\/biz-the-bear-felting-workshop_perk-and-pine-cafe_saturday-august-29-2026","provider":"The Flannel Couch ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}