One day leather bag making workshop

Helen reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Fabulous day making my leather bag with the skilful guidance of Rosanna. Lovely choice of leathers and fabrics. Really clear step by step demonstration and instructions. Made to feel very welcome and delighted to leave with a bag I know I will be using a lot!"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Helen, I’m so glad you enjoyed the course and are happy with your bag! Hope you enjoyed the rest of you stay in east Anglia. Best wishes, Rosanna "

Lyn Matthews reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Wonderful day. Superb professional guidance from Rosanna. The bag itself has been finished to a high quality. I am very pleased with it. My folks did not believe it had been my work !! I will return for other courses. "

Terri Roberts reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"What a fabulous day! Rosanna has a great way of sharing her skills and taking you gently through the process of bag-making. The studio is a lovely space (the smell of leather is completely intoxicating!). Good fun, lots of laughs, learned new skills and I have a bag I'm ridiculously proud of - what more could you ask for?!"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Arh thanks Terri, so glad you enjoyed the day and experience- it’s so nice when I have a group who can have a laugh as well as creating beautiful bags 😉👍🙏"

Catrina Nixon reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"My friend Kate and I had the most wonderful day making our beautiful handbags under Rosanna’s expert and patient guidance. I couldn’t believe what we achieved in just one day! So satisfying and so rewarding. Strongly recommended! Thank you Rosanna!"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Thank you Catrina, so glad you both enjoyed it 👍"

Sue Beckwith reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I had a fantastic day with Rosana at her leather workshop and came away with a wonderful handbag, which has garnered many compliments. Thank you Rosana for your expert instruction and patience. I will be back."

Tonia reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Rosanna. She was a patient tutor and we were both delighted to learn new skills. We are really pleased with the finished bags that we have taken home. We are hoping to book another course soon!"

Katherine reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"My sister and I had a fantastic day spending time together and making our bags with Rosanna. We both came away with beautiful leather bags. Rosanna helped us create just what we both wanted and gave us as much help as we needed at every stage - my bag has attracted lots of compliments and no-one can believe I made it myself (and tbh nor can I!)"

Rosanna Clare responded:

"Arh thanks Katherine, so glad you enjoyed the day - you deserve all the lovely comments ??"

Rebecca reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I purchased the course as a birthday present for my Mum and my Aunt also joined us. It was a complete surprise for my Mum and she couldn't have been more excited. Rosanna was so patient working with our different paces throughout the day, and could not have been more accommodating assuring we all got the bags we has envisioned in our heads. Needless to say we were all delighted with the finished product and they came out all looking very unique and completely professional. We are already fighting the urge to book on to another course soon!"

Linda reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Rosanna’s workshop is an Aladdin’s cave of leather-working: skins in so many colours to choose from, all sorts of tools, sewing machines, all the hardware you need for bags, key-rings and belts, material for linings, and all the beautiful bags she makes to sell. Two things impressed from the very start: the fact that the three of us had all arrived early, so we started early and Rosanna’s passion. Well, Rosanna has it for both leather and teaching. The couple, on the three-hour course, were making a number of small items: such as a credit card case, a key-ring tassle, glasses case, luggage tag, bookmark, notebook cover and trinket tray. So Rosanna divided her time between them and me and not once did any of us feel we were left waiting. I started by learning how to cut the leather pieces out, using a template and a rotary cutter. These pieces were then glued together, before stitching on an industrial sewing machine. That last piece of equipment was new to me, and it took a little time to get used to the slight differences from my home version. Zips, linings, tabs and hardware followed. Rosanna was happy to work through lunch, me too, so we carried on and had an early finish. And I was delighted with my fold-over bag."

ALLISON FOWLER reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Throughly enjoyed myself. Rosanna was extremely helpful in explaining how to do each stage of my tote bag. It turned out a lot better than I thought I was capable of producing. I have had a few complimentary comments from friends too. I shall be booking another course in the future."

Dawn reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I spent a very enjoyable 2 days with Rosanna in her studio designing, cutting out and constructing a really unique and lovely handbag. Rosanna is an excellent teacher, showing patience and understanding when dealing with a complete beginner to this craft. I was able to master the techniques of cutting and bonding leather then sewing my pieces together on a specialist sewing machine. I constructed a lining with pockets for cards or phone and an inside zip pocket for more valuable items. I came to the course with a rough idea of what I wanted to make and what colour leather I wanted to use and the finished handbag far exceeded my expectations. Rosanna gave clear instructions and I was able to work on construction mostly independently but she was always on hand to help where necessary. I will not hesitate to book another course."

Gemma Stone reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Rosanna is a great tutor, very knowledgeable and patient. The course was a good pace and I learnt loads and came away with a unique bag which everyone is envious of!! Thanks Rosanna, highly recommend this course."

Nicki Page reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"I had a wonderful day learning how to work with leather. Rosanna made the process easy and was an excellent teacher. I made a lovely fold over clutch bag which I'm very proud of. I also purchased her book, which is full of useful tips and patterns. I can't wait to start making my own leather items at home."

Rachel Netherton reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Having no previous experience in working with leather I found the course excellent & Rosanna really knowledgeable and patient. I made a gorgeous bag and have had loads of compliments on it. I have just ordered my new sewing machine & can't wait to get started!"

Margaret Rhodes reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"What a fantastic way to spend a Saturday! I had never worked with leather before but with Rosanna’s superb teaching and guidance I completed a cross body, two tone, fully lined bag that I am thrilled with and my friends are amazed at. I also got to use an industrial sewing machine, which seemed scary at first but we soon made friends! You are amazing Rosanna and I can wait to come back for a 2-day experience soon - that’s if you can put up with me again haha."

Kim reviewed: One day leather bag making workshop

"Had a fabulous day today, having treated my mum for her 81st birthday. We were helped all the way but were allowed to be independent when we wanted to be. Lovely relaxed session with a vast choice of lovely coloured leather. We came away with beautiful bags that none of our family can believe we possibly made in a day .....This would be a lovely birthday present for my daughters in the future, we will most certainly be back."