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Bag making courses, kits, live classes & online workshops from UK makers, and introducing our new handcrafted bags, which make amazing gifts. Create your very own bag, from pattern cutting to sewing and studding. Learn how to mould, shape, place handles, make pockets and finish with your own bespoke bag!

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Leather messenger/saddle bag 2 day course with Catherine Edwards West Yorkshire

Leather messenger/saddle bag 2 day course with Catherine Edwards West Yorkshire

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 3rd July 2021

We’re very happy to welcome back Catherine Edwards to teach more of her very popular 2 day leather bag making workshops. Create your own beautiful leather Bags with solid brass or chrome buckle and fittings. Spend two creative days producing and personalizing your own Messenger/satchel/saddle Bag in a smooth natural hide. Small, and friendly group, supervised by Catherine, this workshop is a great way to introduce yourself to working with leather and will teach you important basic skills, original ideas and creativity are encouraged as you are individually tutored. Try...

We’re very happy to welcome back Catherine Edwards to teach more of her very popular 2 day leather bag making workshops. Create your own beautiful leather Bags with solid brass...

Big fat knitting 1: T-shirt yarn online (PDF)

Big fat knitting 1: T-shirt yarn online (PDF)

Online on-demand course

Big fat knitting 1 No Patterns and No Counting - what's not to love?! Can you knit? Do you feel knitting is slow? Well let us show you how knitting can be super simple, quick and lots and lots of fun! Explore our very own style of Big Fat Knitting in this fabulous mini workshop where we will start with Big needles sizes 15- 20-25 and T-shirt yarn. This course is part of a series, so please do check out our other listings for more details and see how you...

Big fat knitting 1 No Patterns and No Counting - what's not to love?! Can you knit? Do you feel knitting is slow? Well let us show you how knitting...

One day leather bag making workshop

One day leather bag making workshop

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 8th April 2021

Come along and make a complete leather bag in one day! On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for the right type of bag. Choose from either a tote bag or fold over clutch bag design. You will also learn how to insert a lining, create an internal, zipped pocket as well as how to make and attach handles. If time allows, you may also emboss your initials onto the bag for that personal touch! Please contact me when...

Come along and make a complete leather bag in one day! On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for...

1 Day Bag Making Course - 10 design options

1 Day Bag Making Course - 10 design options

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 27th February 2021

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns with 10 design options to choose from. With over 10 years of working in the accessories industry, having worked in Paris and London for numerous fashion houses and successfully run her own handbag brand. Rebecca is open to sharing all her knowledge and expertise with you on this one day course. When you arrive all of the components for your bag will be...

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns with 10 design...

Two day leather bag making workshop

Two day leather bag making workshop

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 9th April 2021

Come along for two full days of making a beautiful leather bag (dates listed are the first of two consecutive days). On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for the right type of bag. Choose from a selection of ready made bag templates, or make/adapt your own. You will also learn how to create a patch pocket and insert a zip. Then finally, how to attach handles to create a one-of-a-kind professionally finished bag. Maximum 2 people at my...

Come along for two full days of making a beautiful leather bag (dates listed are the first of two consecutive days). On the course you will learn about different types...

'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Mini Bucket bag

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 24th April 2021

Make a Bag in a Day - Craft it Yourself! This course is ideal for all, from beginners to confident makers. You will learn the basics of leather craft for accessories and be introduced to techniques including machine stitching on leather, hand finishing and hand cutting. You will also be working with the full spectrum of leather types from soft leathers and suedes to a hard sturdy veg tanned leather. This is a perfect introductory course to start your journey into leatherwork and bag making as you will experience the...

Make a Bag in a Day - Craft it Yourself! This course is ideal for all, from beginners to confident makers. You will learn the basics of leather craft for...

Leather Bag Workshop - Two day Evancliffe Leathercraft Workshop

Leather Bag Workshop - Two day Evancliffe Leathercraft Workshop

In-person course

County Durham - Next course on 10th April 2021

We have recently achieved the Visit England "We're Good to Go" badge. Learn to make a hand stitched leather bag in this two day workshop by Evancliffe Leathercraft. This workshop will teach you to: Mark and cut out leather. Cutting leather to form straps. Dying vegetable tanned leather. Preparing the leather to be stitched including marking and making the holes for stitching. Hand stitching leather using the traditional saddle stitch method. Riveting leather. Attaching accessories such as D-rings, fasteners, sliders and buckles*. Burnishing & applying finish the leather. Choose from...

We have recently achieved the Visit England "We're Good to Go" badge. Learn to make a hand stitched leather bag in this two day workshop by Evancliffe Leathercraft. This workshop...

Bag Making Traditional Leather Workshop ( Tote bag / Side bag)

Bag Making Traditional Leather Workshop ( Tote bag / Side bag)

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 27th February 2021

Our bag making workshop will take you through the steps of making a tote bag or side bag from start to finish. This workshop will provide you with the core skills to making a leather bag and the foundations for progressing to more advanced pieces. In this practical leather workshop, you will learn how to make your bag of choice using traditional handcrafting techniques on vegetable tanned leather. With a maximum of 1- 3 students per course, everyone receives attentive tuition. A set of tools is provided along with a...

Our bag making workshop will take you through the steps of making a tote bag or side bag from start to finish. This workshop will provide you with the core...

Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

Introduction to wet-felting: handbag, iPad case or something else!

In-person course

North Somerset - Next course on 27th February 2021

Design and make your very own felt bag or felted panel. It may be a handbag or iPad case - or something else - you decide. Aimed at the beginner, you'll find wet-felting a wonderfully versatile craft and a fascinating process. With plenty of materials to hand you'll be able to let your imagination run free - and leave ready to embark on your next felt creation! With years in the animation industry, making sets and models for the Aardman films there's not much Cathy hasn't turned her hand to....

Design and make your very own felt bag or felted panel. It may be a handbag or iPad case - or something else - you decide. Aimed at the beginner,...

Beginners Leatherworking Workshop

Beginners Leatherworking Workshop

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 27th February 2021

So you're looking to get into leatherworking? Fantastic! Our Basic Leatherworking Class is here to teach you everything you need to begin producing your own leather goods. In this class, we will cover the different types of leather and tools. We will explore wet moulding, edging, dying and finishing as well as fixings such as rivets and stitching. There is plenty to learn on this great one day course. All our courses are privately booked and not group events, ensuring you get plenty of time and each course is tailored...

So you're looking to get into leatherworking? Fantastic! Our Basic Leatherworking Class is here to teach you everything you need to begin producing your own leather goods. In this class,...

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