The Maywood 2-day bagmaking workshop


Work-Shop
Work-Shop
4.9 (4,961)

2 x 5 hours Class size 4 guests       $650

Two days. One tote. One backpack. All in one. 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 queen 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 two-day (5 hours per day) event, you’ll create the Maywood: heavy-duty waxed canvas 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, 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 waxed canvas, leather, and pro-grade hardware
  • Zipper installs, lining techniques, rivets and reinforcement
  • Confident machine-sewing with heavy-duty fabrics

Please note, material colour options may vary from photos.

Only 4 seats available, so book early or miss out!

This event runs across two sessions:

Saturday, 28 March 10am-3pm

Sunday, 29 March 10am-3pm

What you'll get

Klum House Maywood convertable backpack PDF instruction booklet and pattern

All the fabric and materials you need

Access to sewing machines and tools

Expert tuition and guidance

Good vibes, new mates, and a backpack you made with your own two hands

Knowledge required

All skill levels welcome

What to bring

Just yourself

Drink bottle and snacks (optional)

A willingness to dive into bag-making, even if it’s your first time

Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Location

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

The Maywood 2-day bagmaking workshop location
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Work-Shop
Work-Shop

4.9 (4,961)

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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