Craft a Convertible Klum House Tote-Pack Workshop


Jeni Laush
Work-Shop
Work-Shop
4.9 (4,832)

6 hours Class size 12 to 40 guests       $250

One day. One tote. One backpack. All yours.
This isn’t your average sewing class. It’s a premium workshop featuring exclusive kits from Portland’s cult-favourite brand Klum House, the queens of bag making. Whether you’ve seen their kits online, or have just been dreaming of making something truly built to last, this is your chance to dive in, tools and all.
In this one-day intensive, you’ll create the Maywood: a heavy-duty oilskin backpack that cleverly converts into a tote. Think: the bag for any occasion, commuter chic meets urban survival gear. These babies are loaded with professional finishes, chunky zips, leather handles, and gold-standard hardware.
You’ll be guided by the incredible Jeni; a fabric-smith, maker and bag whisperer, who will show you how to wrestle hardware, tame thick fabrics, and build a piece that’s as practical as it is good-looking.
Spots are limited and the kits are hard to get in Australia, so this is a rare chance to get your hands on the real deal. No prior bagmaking experience required, just a bit of curiosity and a healthy appreciation for excellent bags.
What you’ll learn:
  • Pattern reading for bags (it’s different to garments!)
  • Working with oilskin, leather, and pro-grade hardware
  • Zipper installs, lining techniques, rivets and reinforcement
  • Confident machine-sewing with heavy-duty fabrics
Please note: This class requires at least 5 students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class
What you'll get
A full Maywood backpack kit from Klum House All the fabric and materials you need Access to shared machines and tools A whole day of expert tuition and guidance Good vibes, new mates, and a backpack you made with your own two hands BYO lunch, or explore Smith Street on your break!
Knowledge required
Sewing machine experience is beneficial, but not required.
What to bring
Just yourself and some snacks if you like – learning is hungry work!
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC

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Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.


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