BAG MAKING COURSES
Craft your own stylish leather hobo bag in a relaxed morning workshop! Choose from a range of soft leather colours to create a simple, classy bag with a hidden magnetic clasp, inside pocket, and comfy wide strap—perfect for everyday use. The bag measures approximately 50cm wide by 40cm tall (60cm from top of strap) and a wide shoulder strap for extra comfort.
No experience needed—learn leatherwork and sewing on an industrial machine. You’ll leave with a unique bag, ideal as a gift or treat for yourself.
Small classes (max 3 in the morning, up to 5 for a full day) at my Essex garden studio—enquire for details.
Workshop duration: 3 hours, 10am to approx. 1pm
Fancy a challenge? Make a trendy, versatile Camera Bag in a day! Add piping, tassels, tooling, layered stripes, or even hand-paint—plus choose from a range of strap options (time permitting). All sewing is done on my industrial machines, with practice time first.
Materials, tools, and colours provided—or bring your own. Upcycling welcome! Tea and coffee included—just bring a packed lunch.
One-day workshop (10 am–6 pm), small class (max 3) at my Essex studio. Flexible dates—contact me to book.
Workshop duration: 1 day, 10am-6pm with 45 mins for lunch
Make your own leather & canvas rucksack in a single day! Learn about leather types, follow a ready-made pattern (customise with or without a front pocket, colours to suit your style), and sew it all on an industrial machine. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN INTENSIVE ONE DAY COURSE. PRIOR SEWING MACHINE EXPERIENCE IS ADVISABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
Design features:
Inside zipped pocket for valuables
Adjustable straps for comfort
Long buckle straps for extra storage
Rucksack measures 40 cm × 50 cm × 10 cm. All materials, tools, and a colour range provided (or bring your own). Optional: emboss your initials for a personal touch.
Intensive one-day course (10 am–6 pm), small class (max 3), tea and coffee included—bring a packed lunch. Prior sewing experience helpful but not essential. Flexible dates—contact me to book or discuss requirements.
Workshop duration: 1 day, 10am-6pm with 45 mins for lunch
Maximum 3 people at my Essex studio
Make a complete leather bag in a day at my Essex studio! Choose from a tote or fold-over clutch bag. You will learn about different leathers, insert a lining and zipped pocket, and make and attach handles—all on my industrial sewing machines. Materials, tools, and a wide range of leather and lining colours are provided.
Optional: emboss your initials for a personal touch. Tea and coffee included—just bring a packed lunch. Small class sizes (max 3) ensure plenty of guidance. Flexible dates available—contact me to book or discuss your bag.
Workshop duration: 1 day, 10am-5pm with 45 mins for lunch
Make your own contemporary leather saddle bag in a day! Using vegetable-tanned leather and an industrial sewing machine, you’ll learn about leather types, choose your colours, and create a medium-sized bag with an adjustable shoulder strap. Some craft experience is helpful but not essential.
Optional: emboss your initials for a personal touch. Tea and coffee provided—bring a packed lunch
Please see my website for available dates or contact me via email for more information. As my classes are very small I can usually be pretty flexible with dates so if you can’t find any to suit you, please get in touch.
Workshop duration: 1 day, 10am-5pm with 45 mins for lunch
Maximum 3 people at my Essex studio
Introducing the Half Moon Bag Workshop!
Join us for a creative, hands-on day of bag making and leave with your very own stylish and practical Half Moon day bag.
During this one-day workshop, you’ll explore different types of leather and learn how to choose the best one for your project. You'll also gain valuable skills such as inserting a lining, adding an internal zip pocket, and crafting and attaching handles.
All sewing will be done on one of my three industrial sewing machines, with plenty of time to practice beforehand. All tools, equipment, and materials are provided, with a beautiful selection of leather colours to choose from. As a special finishing touch, you'll have the option to emboss your initials onto your bag.
Workshop details:
Duration: 1 day (10am–5pm), including a 45-minute lunch break
Group size: Maximum of 3 participants
Location: My garden studio in Essex
What's included: Materials, equipment, tea and coffee throughout the day
What to bring: Just a packed lunch!
Dates are listed on my website, but as class sizes are small, I can usually be flexible. If you don't see a date that suits you, feel free to reach out—I'm happy to discuss alternative options.
Join my NEW one-day workshop and make your own leather clutch bag! Learn how to choose the right leather, create an internal pocket, and attach a strap—all sewn on my industrial machines (with practice time included).
All tools, materials, and colour options are provided, and you can emboss your initials for a personal touch. Tea and coffee included—just bring a packed lunch.
Small class (max 3) at my Essex studio. Flexible dates available—get in touch to book.
Workshop duration: 1 day, 10am-5pm with 45 mins for lunch
Come and enjoy a morning making a contemporary leather belt/bum bag complete with an inside pocket and a removable belt/shoulder strap. You get to choose from a wide range of leather colours and can even make your belt from a contrasting colour! Wear around your waist or chest to keep your items safe - perfect for holidays! The bag measures 22cm wide by 17cm tall x 4cm deep at the base. Available in 3 colours and with either silver or brass finish hardware. Choose from silver or brass hardware to go with your bag. This is a great introductory course to working with leather on an industrial sewing machine.
You will end up with a completely personalised bag which makes the perfect gift or a nice treat to keep for yourself!
Maximum 4 people at my Essex studio
Workshop duration: 3 hours, 10am to approx. 1pm
Come along for two full days of making a leather bag. On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for the bag design of your choice. On the first day you will learn how to make your own pattern pieces from scratch.
Depending on your chosen bag design, you will learn a whole range of techniques. This may include how to create a patch/zipped internal pocket and insert a zip or add a magnetic or popper closure. All the sewing is usually done on one of my industrial sewing machines however, you have the option to hand sew your bag instead, if the design allows. Then finally, how to attach handles to create a one-of-a-kind professionally finished bag. Tools and equipment are provided but students will need to bring their own leather, lining fabrics and fixtures (or part thereof), or I can provide a package for you at an extra cost.
Please contact me when booking to discuss your requirements. If you have a leather garment or jacket you would like to upcycle then let me know. Tea and coffee will be provided on both days, just please bring your own packed lunch.
Maximum 2 people at my Essex studio
Workshop duration: 2 consecutive days
10am-5pm with 45 mins for lunch each day
