1 Day Upcycle Workshop - Bags & Clothes - £149

Course Details

This hands-on course is perfect for anyone passionate about upcycling, sustainability, and creating unique, high-quality items that stand out. Whether you’re looking to design your own wardrobe, repair or customize old favorites, or learn skills that help you break away from fast fashion, this course is for you.

For just £149, we’ll guide you step-by-step to create your own upcycled item. A 50% holding fee (£75) secures your place, with the balance of £74 due a few days before the course begins. Please refer to our T&Cs for rescheduling policies.

What You’ll Learn

During this course, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Create Your Own Designs: Craft a bag, repair a handbag, fix a zip, hem your jeans, make an apron, create a simple top, or tackle any creative project you have in mind.
• Develop Lifelong Skills: Learn essential techniques to repair, upcycle, and create durable, high-quality items—an antidote to throwaway culture.
• Get Inspired: Transform materials like leather jackets, denim, curtains, or other garments into something truly original and personal.

Expert Guidance

Your instructor, Bex, brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience. She holds a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Fashion Womenswear, specializing in clothing construction, and transitioned into leatherwork and bag-making during her career.

Bex has worked with luxury fashion houses such as Givenchy in Paris and Paul Seville in London, and she successfully ran her own internationally sold fashion brand. Her creations used upcycled leather jackets and curtains, making her a true pioneer of sustainable fashion.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker, Bex’s supportive, tailored teaching will ensure you achieve your goals.

Materials

You’ll need to bring materials to upcycle for your project:

• For bag exteriors: Leather jackets, trousers, denim jeans, or heavy fabrics.
• For linings: Curtain fabric, skirts, shirts, or other textiles.

If needed, you can purchase zips, stabilizers, and leather directly from us on the day. Not sure what to bring? Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Class Structure

• Small Class Sizes: With a maximum of 4 students per session, you’ll receive plenty of 1-on-1 attention.
• Flexible Projects: Our courses run parallel, so while you may be making a bag, others might be crafting clothes or accessories—this creative mix is inspiring!
• Hours: Classes run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Lunch is provided at a local café, with tea, coffee, and biscuits available throughout the day.

Feel free to bring a notepad and camera to document your progress!

Booking

1. Check Available Dates at the bottom of this page.
2. Select Your Date and add to cart.
3. Specify any color or design preferences during checkout.
4. Pay a 50% holding fee (£75) now, with the balance due one week before the course.

Location

RJ Leather Studio
Garden Studio
49 West Way
Lancing, West Sussex
BN15 8LX

Upon booking, we’ll email detailed directions and public transport information. Free on-site parking is available, and we’re just a 30-minute walk from Lancing train station.

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions before booking, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

📞 Call: 07711 316190
📧 Email: info@rjleatherstudio.com

We’re thrilled to share our passion for upcycling and sustainable design with you—let’s create something amazing together!