Five-Day Intense Bag Making

The purpose of this course is for students to gain an insight into the professional world of hang bag prototyping from the word go and therefore begins with a visit to a wholesale leather merchant. Students will be given a guided tour by Lesley and have the opportunity to purchase if they wish from a wide range of specialist product.

The visit is followed by a session back in the studio on design development involving shape making and pattern cutting techniques. This leads onto creating a full set of patterns to a chosen design which students go on to make up into a finished article.

Students are advised to bring along plenty of reference material for the design they are interested in making which they will discuss with Lesley during the preliminary stages of the class.

Course Tutor

Lesley Taylor

Lesley originally trained at Cordwainers, one of the worlds most renowned institutions in the field of accessory design and leather work and has since been involved as a maker/designer with a variety of commissions for some of the country's leading producers of leather goods. Projects have included extensive work for Mullbery and more recently the complete luxury refitting in leather of a private yacht. Lesley has also taught bag making to HND students at the London College of Fashion.

Course Fee

£729 inc VAT.

The course fee includes a basic selection of fabric, magnetic clasps, buckles, zips, and closures. if you wish to use leather you will be give the opportunity to purchase this during the leather merchant visit. You are also welcome to bring along your own materials. Please contact us if you need advice with this.

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