Held on a Thursday evening and Saturday. 

A small group workshop for beginner sewers to learn how to bag make using Maria's design patterns.

A mix of assisted and taught machine and hand sewing techniques. 

£99 per person who is making. Up to one guest can join the ticket holder as a companion for anxious sewers, as a carer for anyone with a disability or as an adult accompanying a child for free. 

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Choose from Maria's Hobo Bag, Market Bag or Baguette Bag Patterns

How it works: Thursday bookings 

Arrival: at 4.45pm with a 5pm start.  

Finish time : 8.45pm 

How it works: Saturday bookings 

Arrival: at 12pm ready for 12.15pm start.  

Finish time : 3.45pm 

No requirements are needed.

Pattern, pins, thread, cutting tools, needles, zips and all other items are provided by Maria 

Process: selecting pattern, cutting the textile, sewing the bag, hand finishing the bag. 

Included: Soft drinks, Tea and Coffee.

Two free on site Parking Spaces for Workshop attendees.

Accessibility. The studio is based on the ground floor with ground floor access and has a disabled toilet for sewers attending with a disability. 

Community and inclusivity for LGBTIQA+ in our sewing workshops