About this Event
Class Description
Design and create your own stylish, functional bag in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. Students will work with pre-cut components and learn the fundamentals of bag construction, including assembly, stitching, hardware installation, and finishing techniques.
Each participant will build their bag step by step and personalize it with available colors and accessories. No sewing machine or previous bag-making experience is required, making this class perfect for complete beginners. All materials, hardware, and tools will be provided. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a completed handmade bag and practical skills they can apply to future creative projects.
The materials fee for this class is $40. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the basic structure of a bag and become familiar with the materials, hardware, and tools used in bag making.
- Learn how to organize and prepare pre-cut components for assembly.
- Practice basic hand-stitching and assembly techniques to create clean and secure connections.
- Learn how to construct the bag step by step, install hardware, attach straps, and complete finishing details.
- Personalize the bag with available colors, accessories, and decorative elements to create an individual finished design.
- Leave with a completed handmade bag and foundational bag-making skills that can be applied to future creative projects.
- No previous bag-making experience is required, and this class does not include Tool Testing.
Instructor - Freya Zhang ( IG: findingformboston )
Freya is a Boston-based creative instructor and studio owner with several years of experience teaching hands-on arts and crafts. She has successfully led a wide range of workshops and creative events for children, adults, private groups, and corporate teams. Her teaching experience spans multiple creative mediums, including polymer clay, pottery, leathercraft, jewelry, and other hands-on projects. Freya specializes in making creative techniques approachable for beginners while encouraging each student to explore their own ideas and personal style. She is passionate about creating welcoming, engaging experiences where people can learn new skills, make something they are proud of, and connect through creativity.
Your Ticket Includes
- Access to A2's fibershop and tools for the duration of the session.
Class Policies
Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work.
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*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Event venue & nearby stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
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