Top 10 Best Bag classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

We will meet at my studio in Catford Dek, South East London, a new creative hub that hosts many artists and designers! If you haven't brought your own fabric I will give you a selection of Ankara (African print) cotton fabric to choose from. We will spend time cutting out the fabric pieces and I will share my knowledge of the fabric and the process. We will make your item in a fun, informal atmosphere. Trust me, there will be lots of laughter! You will learn how to: thread the sewing machine confidently. -sew straight and zig-zag lines attach a patch pocket -iron seams attach straps firmly. You will create a gorgeous Ankara Tote bag* to pop your souvenirs in or gift to someone special. *The above options are flexible. All sessions can be adapted to your needs. Here are some further session ideas below: Make a cushion cover How to sessions. e.g buttonholes and zips. Learn to navigate a dressmaking pattern. Private session updating your sewing skills. Embellish/upcycle your denim jacket. Make a reversible Obi style wrap belt. Complete beginners sewing session. I also offer Couples private sewing sessions and parent and child* sewing sessions. Shoot across an idea to me and I’m sure that we can make it work!

People are going to love to make the coolest food on Instagram! This is a unique experience to learn how to make rainbow bagels from scratch. How is the class structured? On arrival, you will find the ingredients laid out and ready to be used. The class will kick off with some fun fact about bagels. The workshop is entirely hands-on. After a demonstration of how to make the dough, everyone will make his/her own piece of coloured dough. Then we will assemble all the colours together and make the shape. Bagel making is fun and healthy, made with high-quality products and the best seasonal produce from farmers in England. We boil the bagels together and then people will bake them at home. Bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees. What do people learn? How much flour to use How to correctly knead the dough How many minutes you should knead the dough to obtain a smooth and elastic dough What kind of flours you should use for a perfect dough How to shape the dough to obtain the bagels How to get the colourful dough

We all know how much we like to shop and why not do it in style with this workshop to create your own stylish canvas shopper. Create your very own printed tote bags either using your own inspiration and creativity or with a variety of stencils and templates. Starting with a plain cream coloured canvas tote bag and using a range of coloured paints and designs you can bring your ideas to life. 2 hour workshop with all equipment included I am a mobile service, so come to a venue of your choice.

Organic cotton tote bag included and prepared (scoured/thoroughly washed) prior to the class. Other materials, like needles, thread and indigo will also be included. The class will begin with an introduction to the plant and natural dye, Indigo. You will learn how to create patterns using traditional stitching and binding shibori techniques. These stitches act as resists, so when you dye the item, only the exposed fabric is dyed, creating beautiful patterns onto cloth. There will be an organic henna 123 indigo vat, that will be ready for you to dye your stitched shibori tote bags. You will see the magical indigo oxidize before your eyes and your patterns will be revealed!

Join me in my Bristol studio in Montpelier to make your very own leather bag or backpack. There will be 2 styles to choose from: a saddle bag or bucket bag. Both styles are constructed using absolutely no stitching, sewing machines or needles! Pieces are woven together with some strategically-placed rivets to keep them secure. You'll even get to choose the colour of your fully functional leather bag. The class size is limited to a maximum of 4 people to ensure you get plenty of one to one attention! YOU WILL LEARN How to use a variety of leather work tools to cut, punch out and finish leather. How to set metal rivets to join leather. Choose from two bag shapes - saddle bag or bucket bag (bags will measure roughly 28cm x 28cm when completed) Choose from a wide selection of coloured leather If you fancy, emboss your bag with your name or initials - discover how to use a hot foiling machine WHAT'S INCLUDED A choice of bag styles - bucket bag or saddle bag A wide range of responsibly-sourced Italian vegetable tanned leather to choose from Solid brass buckles and fittings Tea, coffee and biscuits For lunch, we'll take a short break - there are lots of fab independent cafe's nearby in Stokes Croft

Suitable for those who are relatively new to sewing, the only requirements are the ability to thread a machine and perform a basic straight stick on a machine. The 'Sew a Quilted Make-Up Bag' workshop covers all techniques from patterning, securing and zip insertion, giving new sewers the opportunity to learn new sewing techniques and to create a useful project brimming with personal style. In this class This workshop walks you through the basic techniques needed to create a unique quilted make-up bag. All materials are provided, including a choice of patterned cotton and the use of on-site Janome sewing machines. However, if you feel more comfortable working on your own machine, you are free to bring it along with you. The techniques covered in this workshop include; measuring and cutting the pattern for your make-up bag. quilting and attaching the pieces together to form the make-up bag shape. inserting and attaching the Now you can feel more comfortable completing small projects on a sewing machine further your sewing knowledge and learn new skills and techniques replace your old make-up bag with your own creation, or give it away as a gift Keep Your completed make-up bag is yours to take home and keep, or give away as a gift for the make-up lover in your life!

Hands up if you made tie-dye anything when you were a kid? Well now you can do it all over again - why not join in and have a fun morning tie-dying a t-shirt or tote bag for your shopping. If you would like a t-shirt pls state child's size if you don't we will assume you woud like a tote bag (we also have a few backpacks available). This can be a messy one so wear suitable clothing (we will of course provide aprons too) Join us for Summer Craft Camp - we've got so much to choose from in August. Take the day off and join your child in a crafting adventure. Or if your kids are old enough drop them off and let them craft whilst you have some me time in Covent Garden! All our workshops, parties and corporate events include unlimited tea and coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every single event.

From the basics of working a sewing machine, to a finished applique cushion or bag, this workshop for beginners is the perfect start to an addictive sewing habit. In this class This class is suitable for complete beginners and covers; The basics of using a sewing machine Prepping, pattern-making and cutting fabric Creating basic projects Decorating projects using applique techniques Now you can create beautiful gifts for family and friends expand your sewing skills with home practice improve your sewing confidence and try more advanced projects Keep All materials and refreshments for this class are provided and your finished project is yours to keep.

This class has been designed for creatives new to using a sewing machine, wishing to combine upcycling, fabric construction and machine sewing to transform neglected items into gorgeous practical objects. The focus in this class will be making a cushion cover or tote style bag. In this class The focus in this class will be making a cushion cover or tote style bag. On completion you will be confident using a sewing machine, understand the principles of basic pattern making and cutting, create decorative stitches and appliqué. You'll come away with a personalised functional object, realised from your creative ideas. This is an ideal follow on class to the morning 'Provisional Driving' introduction to using a sewing machine class. Drawing inspiration from Fabrications creator Barley's own designs, you'll find it sew easy! Now you can impress people with your own upcycled eco tote bag make beautiful handmade presents for friends and family stop panicking when your thread runs out in your bobbin, and confidently progress onto more some of Obby's challenging sewing classes!

Learn how to make a fabulous clutch bag (with a metal frame) to show off to all your friends! You don't need to be a pro for this class at all, but ideally you have enough sewing experience to sew a straight line on a sewing machine. In this class Everyone has a clutch somewhere. It's a timeless classic! But not everyone has made one themselves. Now that is a story to tell! What you will learn: how to sew a clutch how to attach a snap frame how to be the most stylish and coolest fashionista in your friend group (true story!) On top if it all, there is no need to bring anything yourself. We will provide you with: a metal snap frame and interfacing recyclable fabric (e.g. vintage sheets, old shirts, etc) any other sewing related material needed Just bring your fabulous self and we will bring the materials (and some fellow clutch lovers!). By the way: If you want to recycle your own materials for your clutch, don't forget to bring them!

Tree Walsh is famed for YouTube channel Stitchless TV, where she teaches viewers simple tricks to make sewing even easier. In this class, she shows attendees how to create a Japanese triangle tote bag in a few simple steps. In this class In this class, Tree shows you how to; Simplify sewing projects Create a tote bag in a few simple steps Work with trickier fabrics Now you can Show off your sewing skills by creating a different bag for every outfit Give the gift of eco-friendliness by making personalised tote bags for your friends and family Sew a range of new items using the simplifying tips and tricks you have learned Keep All materials will be provided and your finished tote bag is yours to take home and show off to the world.

After a couple of years of macrame being back on trend we think it's safe to say that it's here to stay (yay!). We've come up with a nifty and useful new Macrame workshop - macrame yourself a bag! We can see this bag being a staple in everyone's wardrobe and a must-have for any shopper trying to ban those plastic bags out of their lives. We will teach you the basic macrame knots you need for the majority of all macrame projects and the techniques to combine them and macrame your way to your next favourite bag! All the skills and techniques you learn in this workshop will enable you to make macrame wall hangings and plant holders. The knots are all the same we just design the pattern a little differently.