I Can Make Bags

Workshop

Based at a working studio in Bethnal Green, this leathercraft school teaches complete beginners how to hand-stitch their own structured leather handbag using the same construction methods found in high-end fashion houses. In-person options range from a single intensive day to a multi-day deep dive, plus evening sessions focused on smaller leather accessories, alongside one-to-one private tuition for those wanting a fully tailored pace. For those outside London, there's also a self-paced online course and downloadable patterns, alongside a shop selling bag-making hardware and supplies. A sister brand, I Can Make Shoes, runs alongside it for anyone wanting to extend into footwear.