I have now retired from a 25-year career in the airline industry and have realized my dream of moving with my husband full-time to our beloved Muskoka. This has allowed me to turn my "avocation" into a "vocation" and I can now spend more time creating and designing new bears. I welcome commission work as it offers me an opportunity to let my "creative juices" flow.

This year, I am pleased to announce that some of my work is on display at the Eclipse Gallery in Port Carling.

Anatomy of a Drolet Bear

Drolet Bears are made almost exclusively of German Schulte mohair, although I have occasionally used Alpaca or a blend of the two. They are fully jointed, have glass eyes and an embroidered nose. Their paw pads are most often made of ultrasuede but I do sometimes use wool felt or real leather instead. They are filled with high-quality polyester stuffing and usually contain copper pellets for that rich, heavy feel.

Drolet Bears are created one at a time from start to finish. Each bear’s personality evolves as it is created and as such, becomes truly unique.