1-Day Bagmaking Workshop
Teaching beginner-friendly leathercraft since 2010 in our London-based workshops.
A taster of leather bagmaking
Spend the day making your own luxury leather handbag at our East London studio - no experience needed.
Perfect for complete beginners, this 5-hour hands-on workshop introduces you to the craft of leather bag making in a fun, relaxed and creative environment. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of how to assemble your zip-up shoulder bag.
With small class sizes and plenty of one-to-one support from our expert instructors, you’ll leave with new skills, new confidence, and a handcrafted bag you’ll be proud to carry!
What bag will I make?
During this workshop you'll have time to make a zip-up shoulder bag.
It's the perfect day-to-night bag and is fully lined 😉
If you'd like to make a more complex style or learn hand-stitching, join our 3-Day Bagmaking Workshop.
Workshop Structure:
This workshop runs from 10am to 4pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.
What our students have made:
Check out our gallery of student makes and reviews!
"Got this course as a gift from my boyfriend and I absolutely love my new bag! Amanda is a great teacher and really took the time to explain the process and guide us from start to finish. Set in a beautiful workshop space, we had access to all the tools we needed. Thank you again Amanda and team for this wonderful experience. Will 100% recommend to friends!"
Marlies
"I joined Amanda for the 1-Day bag making experience and honestly, if you'd have told me I was going to make my favourite handbag of all time with my own two hands I just wouldn't have believed it! For £175 I couldn't have brought a new designer bag for the money so the value included in not only being given access to materials and expert tutors was priceless! Would make a perfect gift for someone or even something fun to do with crafty friends! Thanks Team I Can Make Bags! 🙌🏾"
Nerrisa
"I was sat in a workshop with two lovely, very knowledgeable tutors, and one other wonderful student learning how to construct this beautiful leather bag. What more can a woman ask for! Already started on my next project…. #perfect day. Xx"
Karen
"I really enjoyed this one-day bag making class! It’s really beginner friendly and all the bag pieces are pre-cut before you arrive which makes it really easy to get started. I hadn’t sewn in ages but ended up with a bag I absolutely love! Kate and Amanda were both so nice and great at teaching. I’d definitely recommend this class if you’re looking to try something creative and different!"
Sophie and Rachel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the refund or cancellation policy?
We have a strict no-refund policy on all of our in-person workshops.
If you have booked onto one of our in-person workshops and would like to reschedule to a later date, you must give us a minimum of 2 weeks notice. We will accommodate a date change where possible. Please note that we are unable to reschedule your attendance if you give us less than 2 weeks notice.
If for any reason you are unable to attend the entirety of the workshop you booked onto, we are unable to compensate you for any missed time or reschedule you to a later date.