This Saturday class is your chance to start learning about making bags. No party, no celebrity red carpet and no day out an=bout town is complete without a fabulous bag. Learn the ins and outs of making a simple bag to familiarise yourself with the key tools of the trade and get introduced to the basic ways to use them.
Courses
Bag Making TASTER
When & Where
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5 October 2024 - 12 October 2024 ( 11 hours, 2 weeks )
- Day Time, Saturday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24FASC01A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Be able to choose appropriate materials for a simple bag
- Be able to choose and create an appropriate opening
- Be able to operate a leather machine to a beginner's level
- Be able to use appropriate finishing techniques to complete a simple bag
Cost
Full fee
£125
Concession fee
£95
Class format and activities
Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples, samples, hand-outs and other technical support material where appropriate. You will receive feedback throughout your course to help you develop your skills. For you to be able to achieve on this practical class punctuality and attendance are key. Please inform your tutor of any absences. Microsoft Teams will be used for general class specific communication and for posting additional information. Health and safety inductions are planned into your course delivery, and you are asked not to use any machinery or specialist equipment until you have received specific training. Morley provides a positive and friendly atmosphere and to support this all students should be considerate and kind and work in a collegiate and collaborative way and to not monopolise the tutor.
Entry requirements
This is a beginner's course, all are welcome. Some previous experience working with leather would be beneficial.
What you need to know before you enrol
Activities in class can involve standing at high tables for a period of time. Please let the tutor know if this would be difficult for you. Sewing machines have a foot operated speed control. The fashion studios are on the first floor of the Nancy Seear building and there is lift access to the first floor. Please note the eating and drinking is not allowed in the fashion studios - you are allowed to have bottled water. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.
What you need
A basic sewing kit: sharp fabric scissors, trimming scissors, dressmaker’s pins, tape measure a variety of hand sewing needles and sewing threads. A basic note taking kit: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, rubber, calculator, A4 ring binder for hand outs. You must provide your own materials, haberdashery, threads, etc. for your projects and this will be discussed towards the beginning of your course. Specialist leather crafting tools will also be introduced and discussed.
What you can do next
Ready for more? So are we! Try our Beginners Bag Making course next to continue building on your skills or explore some of our other Accessories courses. Continue your journey with us in a variety of engaging courses on offer all the way up to a full BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Visit staging.morleycollege.ac.uk today for more inspiration and information!
