Our membership is more than just a collection of online courses and tutorials - it's a community of passionate and talented bag makers who are eager to connect and collaborate with each other.
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to share your creations, discuss new techniques, and learn from other members who are just as dedicated to the craft as you are.
Best of all, there's no contract, so you can come and go as you please. For just £9.99 per month or £99 for 12 months, you'll have unlimited access to all of our courses and community resources.
We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to our community of bag makers!
Our courses run from 10:30 - 18:00 and have a maximum of 4 students per class.
All materials are included in this course.
We will provide you with the leather and lining to make your bag.
If you would like to make it more bespoke please feel free to bring along your own lining. You will need around half a metre of full width medium weight fabric lining
When you arrive all of the leather & stabilisers for your bag will be cut and ready to be assembled.
No need to bring anything but your lovely selves, a packed lunch and possibly a camera & notepad to document your project.
We will have a half an hour lunch break during the day. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided but if you would rather bring your own then, of course you are more than welcome to.
The RJ Leather Studio Bag Choices
1. T-Base Tote
Description: This is a handy size leather t-base tote. It has a nice sturdy base which is ideal for carrying all your essentials for a day out! Magnetic closure. It also has a handy outside and inside patch pocket for quick access for your phone or oyster card.
Level: Beginners
Dimensions: L 40cm x H 30cm x W 15cm
2. Shopper/ Tote
Description: This is a fantastic size leather tote bag. It has a nice sturdy base which is Ideal for carrying laptops, heavy books! It also has a handy front patch pocket for quick access for your daily essentials.
Level: Beginners
Dimensions : L 34cm x H 38cm x W 7cm Handle drop 20cm
3. Hobo with Magnet
Description: This is one of my favourite courses. The Hobo bag is a really cool design. It’s a really smart everyday bag that is not only really stylish it also fits a lot inside. it’s got a secure zip pocket and unusual round bugatti handle and interesting hardware.
Level: Beginners
Dimensions: L 34cm x H 34cm x W 10cm Handle drop 20cm
The image above is a suede version. You can use leather or suede on the day.
4. Flapped Cross Body Bag
Description: This is a very handy sized bag ideal for an everyday bag. It has a secure zipped back pocket. A front patch pocket. A flap with magnetic closure. It has a vegtan leather webbing cross body strap.
Level: Beginners
Dimensions: L 24cm x H 27cm x W 6cm
5. New Tote with Bugatti Handle
Description:This is a fantastic size leather tote bag and has muliple shapes to it. You can keep it as standard tote, fold it in at the sides or as a cross body bag. It has a nice sturdy base which is Ideal for carrying laptops, heavy books! It also has a handy zipped and patch pocket inside. It has a magnet closure. Short rounded bugatti grab handle and a detachable cross body strap.
Level: Beginners
Dimensions : L 34cm x H 38cm x W 7cm - Handle drop 20cm
6. Bucket Bag
Description: This is a gorgeous bucket bag that can be used worn on your shoulder or cross body, perfect for our busy lives. It has a drawstring closure and an inside zip pocket. It has a really sturdy base and metal feet to protect it from hitting the floor. A super handy long vegtan leather cross-body strap with buckle adjustment.
Level: Intermediate
Dimensions: L 34cm x H 38cm x W 7cm Handle drop 20cm
7. Messenger Bag
Description: This is a fantastic unisex leather messenger bag. It has a front panel that you can choose different colour combo. It has a nice sturdy base and deep inside pocket which is Ideal for carrying laptops, heavy books!
Level: Intermediate
Dimensions: L 45cm x H 35cm x W 9cm Handle drop 25cm
8. Zipped Fabric & Leather Hobo Bag
Description:It’s a really handy everyday bag that is not only really stylish it also fits a lot inside. It’s got a secure outside zip entrance and inside patch pocket for all your essentials. It features an shoulder strap and optional cross body strap.
Level: Intermediate
Dimensions : L 32cm x H 33cm x W 7cm - Handle drop 20cm
9. Two Way Fold-Over Tote/Cross Body
Description: This is a brilliant bag that can be used two-ways, either as a tote bag or folded over as a cross body bag, perfect for our busy lives. It has a 1 zip pocket on the outside. Optional zip or magnetic closure. Super cute detail on the handles and a long vegtan leather cross-body strap.
Level: Intermediate
Dimensions: L 40cm x H 30cm x W 15cm
10. Weekend Bag
Description: This is a very spacious leather weekend bag. It has a nice sturdy base which is Ideal for carrying laptops, heavy books ideal for a mini break away! It also has a handy front patch pocket for quick access for your daily essentials.
Level: Intermediate
Dimensions: L 45cm x H 40cm x W 25cm Handle drop 25cm
11. Gussetted Cross Body Bag
Description: This is a very handy cross body bag ideal for an everyday use. It has a secure zip entrance and patch pocket inside. It has a vegtan leather or webbing cross body strap. Please note we do not pipe this bag.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Dimensions: L 25cm x H 23cm x W 6cm
12. Large Backpack with front pockets
Description:This is a very spacious large backpack bag design with handy grab handles. The bag features front pockets made from fabric, you can chose on the day what colour and type of fabric, canvas or vintage looks fab. The bag main entrance has a zip. front pocket flap securing with sam browne studs. Lots of handy spaces to store your things, front pockets and an inside patch pocket.
Level: Advanced
Dimensions : L 40cm x H 45cm x W 12cm - Handle drop 20cm
13. Concertina Bag
Description:The concertina design means you can carry lots in this bag with a double compartment. It is very secure with a flap and turn lock main entrance. It features a secure inside zip pocket. Tabs at the side of the bag for detachable cross body strap or shoulder handle.
Level: Advanced
Dimensions : L 24cm x H 19cm x W 6cm - strap 115cm
14. Saddle Bag
Description:Another handy a cross body bag design in the collection. This is a structured bag. You can choose the vintage fabric or leather side panel gusset on the first day of the course. It has a handy twist lock front closure. 2 patch pockets for your essentials. The flap has a grab handle and detachable cross body strap.
Level: Advanced
Dimensions : L 25cm x H 22cm x W 10cm - strap 115cm
15. Mini Backpack
Description: This is a handy size leather backpack. It has a nice secure zip opening, and is quite wide so Ideal for carrying all your essentials for a day out! It also has a handy front zip pocket for quick access and an inside patch pocket. Grab handle and double straps.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced. Experience of sewing is essential for this bag
Dimensions : L 30cm x H 35cm x W 14cm
* All designs come with a vegtan leather label to customise your design, emboss your name or special words. “Made with love by me” and a strap inside for your keys.
16. Day Duffel Bag
Description: This day duffel bag is great for anyone wanting to carry around lots of books, laptops etc. It is very spacious and accomodates lots but also looks great not filled. It has a nice secure zip opening and sturdy base. You have the option of choosing a canvas or leather body of the bag. It also has a handy front zip pocket for quick access and an inside patch pocket. The bag features shoulder straps and a detachable webbing cross body strap.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Dimensions : L 42cm x H 39cm x W 20cm
Leather Colour Choices
(L to R) Navy, Black, Purple, Dark Green, Taupe, Teal, Fuscia, Red, Tan
Location
RJ Leather Studio
Unit 7, Suite1
44 Chartwell Road
Lancing Business Centre
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 8UE
Once you have booked the course you will receive an email with driving directions and public transport info. There is limited FREE parking on site and we are around a 10 minute walk from Lancing train station.
