Bag Making Workshop

Craft elegance in every stitch – from flat, foldable wallets to travel essentials.



105 mins

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 10 to 30

  £48 - £58 (£48 for Public Class; £58 for Private class) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Make Your Own Foldable Travel Wallet in Nottingham
Fancy learning how to make your own practical handmade bag? Join Skilled Hands Organisation CIC for a hands-on bag-making workshop in Nottingham, where you’ll create the flat, foldable travel wallet shown in the workshop images.
Designed to be practical as well as stylish, this handmade travel wallet features internal pockets and folds flat, making it a useful accessory for travelling or everyday use.
During the workshop, you’ll be guided through the process from preparing your pattern pieces to assembling and finishing your bag. You’ll learn how to work accurately with the sewing machine and add the hardware needed to give your finished piece a professional look.
What you’ll learn
* How to work with a stencil or pattern to prepare your pieces
* How to cut your materials accurately
* Sewing and construction techniques using a sewing machine
* How to assemble the different sections of the travel wallet
* How to apply hardware and snap buttons
* Finishing techniques to give your handmade piece a neat, professional appearance
What you’ll make
By the end of the session, you’ll have created your own flat, foldable travel wallet with internal pockets to take home.
You’ll also have gained practical bag-making skills that you can continue developing through future projects.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for anyone who enjoys making things and wants to learn practical sewing and bag-making techniques. Whether you’re developing your sewing skills or simply want to try making a useful accessory from scratch, you’ll be guided through the process step by step.
Come along, get hands-on and discover how rewarding it is to make your own bag.
Interested in arranging a private bag-making workshop? Get in touch with Skilled Hands to discuss your requirements.
Exclusive Skilled Hands Reward
When you book any paid Skilled Hands workshop, you’ll receive an exclusive £5 discount on our Luxury Scent Experience at Hockley Arts Club.
Important arrival information
Please arrive on time for your workshop. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, unfortunately we won’t be able to admit you to the session, as this can affect the smooth running of the activity.
Book your bag-making experience in Nottingham today and make something you’ll be proud to use!
What you'll get
  • A finished product to take away as well as a certificate of achievement.
  • Tea/Coffee and Biscuit
  • Soft, background music
  • Free parking
Knowledge required
A little sewing skills
What to bring
Your creative self
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

63-67 Saint Peter's Street, Nottingham

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Skilled Hands Organisation: Crafting Change, Empowering Lives.
Skilled Hands is a Nottingham-based Community Interest Company (CIC) with over 20 years of experience in organising transformative craft workshops across the globe. For the past six years, we’ve proudly made Nottingham our base, using the power of artisan crafts to empower individuals, enhance well-being, and unite communities.
At Skilled Hands, we believe in the profound impact of creativity. Our workshops are more than just a learning experience—they are a catalyst for change. Every paid workshop we offer directly supports our mission to provide free, high-quality workshops to women in Nottingham who need it most. These sessions offer more than just craft skills; they provide a pathway to better lives, whether through starting small businesses, supporting families, or benefiting from the therapeutic effects of hands-on creativity.
When you book a workshop with us, you’re not just signing up for a unique and enriching experience; you’re also playing a crucial role in uplifting another woman’s life. Each session you enjoy helps us fund opportunities for women who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them, enabling them to re-skill, find hope, and build a brighter future.
Skilled Hands isn’t just about crafting—it’s about crafting change. By choosing our workshops, you’re joining a community of compassionate creatives who understand the power of giving back. Together, we can make a difference, one craft at a time.
Book a workshop today, and be a part of our mission to empower, uplift, and inspire.

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