Chicagoland
Teddy Bear Show
Saturday, October
24, 2009 9:30am-3pm
Embassy Suites, Schaumburg, IL
Admission: Adults $8 Children 12 &
Under Free
***
Bring a Friend, Spend the Weekend! ***
FREE SHOW TICKETS
and
FREE SOUVENIR ARTIST BEAR
when you attend the Harvest Buffet with Silent Auction!
Souvenir Bears made by artists Daphne
Blau & Laura Lynn Matthews (we're also the show promoters!)
Discount Hotel Rates Available too!
This
special event will take place at the elegant and newly
renovated
Embassy Suites in Schaumburg.
Only 13 miles from
O'Hare Int'l Airport and easily accessible from toll-way I90
with free parking and near by shopping.
Free transportation to Woodfield Shopping Mall and
discounted transportation to O'Hare are available through the
hotel.
Don't
miss THE NEW ANNUAL FALL SCHAUMBURG teddy
bear event!
Show features 40+ int'l, juried artists!
Many are award-winning artists, known the world over
for their amazing work!
You'll be in collector's paradise with so many top
quality bears and friends to chose from!
Join artist Tami Eveslage for a fun workshop
where you'll complete your very own
and very sweet "Trick or Treat Teddy"!
Enjoy a bountiful Harvest Buffet and Silent Auction
to benefit
the compassionate efforts of Good Bears of the
World!
Make your reservations
NOW to get your
FREE Souvenir Artist Bear and FREE Show Admission!
Just CLICK HERE!
Event
Schedule
Friday Oct. 23,
2009 12:00-4:00pm
Workshop with
Tami Eveslage
"Trick or Treat Teddy" is all dressed up for his
favorite occasion.
You can make your own adorable Teddy clown when you join
Tami for this workshop.
With his 10 ½” bendable body, this little guy is full of
tricks! But don’t worry...
with pre-sewn parts and Tami’s direction, he will surely be
a treat to make!
Instruction will cover; creating the face, assembling the
bear and making his simple
costume, with special emphasis placed on having fun! All
materials will be provided,
but students should bring a basic sewing kit including a
small sharp pair of scissors.
Collectors and artists welcome.... appropriate for all skill
levels.
Workshop fee: $90 per person including materials. Space is
limited!
Click
here to register!
**Free Show Admission for
all workshop students!**
Saturday Oct. 24,
2009 9:30-3:00pm
The Chicagoland
Teddy Bear Show
A gorgeous selection of handmade bears by
40+ juried artists from around the world will be on sale!
Well known favorites and talented new artists alike will be
on hand with bears of just about every shape, size, style
and color available for immediate adoption! Demonstrations
and give-a-ways will take place throughout the day. Your
favorite bear making suppliers will also be on hand so you
can stock up on mohair and other necessities. Lunch will be
available for purchase too!
Saturday Oct. 24,
2009 7:00pm
Harvest Buffet and
Good Bears Charity Event
 Come for a delicious buffet dinner prepared just for us in the
Embassy's lovely Atrium and
mingle with the artists and fellow collectors! We'll offer a
fun program for all with plenty of time to catch up with old
friends and make new ones, too. In addition to the the
buffet
Good Bears of
the World will be holding a silent auction with plenty of
wonderful items being offered! Be sure to reserve your
dinner tickets as soon as possible as space is limited!. Tickets
must be purchased by September 1, 2009. $45 per person (cash bar
available.)
Get more info and
Purchase tickets here.
**Free Show Admission
and Souvenir Artist Bear with paid dinner ticket!**
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Hotel Accommodations
 Discount Hotel Accommodations
are available
for Collectors at
the
Embassy Suites Hotel - Schaumburg.
The Embassy's two room suites are spacious with many amenities
making your stay very comfortable and convenient. A full
cooked to order breakfast is included each morning - and a
managers reception each evening! Simply call Embassy Suites
Schaumburg to make your reservation or
make your reservation online! 1-847-397-1313 or 1-800-EMBASSY
(Group Code: BRB)
King Suite
$109/night Dbl Suite $119/night
Getting
There
Airports
O'Hare Int'l Airport (ORD)
is 13 miles from the show.
Transportation is available to/from the airport through the
hotel at $27 one way (this is the rate as of August '08 and
subject to change.). Please
contact Embassy Suites for more info.
Midway Airport
(MDW) is 30 miles from the show. We area currently seeking
out affordable transportation options to/from the hotel. Please check
back or contact us for more info.
Driving Directions
Click here
to view a map and get directions from just about
anywhere!
Make your reservations NOW to get
your
FREE Souvenir Artist Bear and FREE Show Admission!
Just CLICK HERE!
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Participating Artists
(Click on name to
be taken to the artist's website)
Make your reservations NOW to get
your
FREE Souvenir Artist Bear and FREE Show Admission!
Just CLICK HERE!
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