$150.00
10 in stock
Waco Convention Center – Texas North 115
Thursday 08/06 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Class Size Limit: 20 Students
See complete workshop description below
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10 in stock
Waco Convention Center – Texas North 115
Thursday 08/06 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Workshop Description: Do you ever wake up with a vivid vision of the perfect handbag—its shape, its structure, its details—only to realize you have no idea how to actually bring it to life? In this foundational handbag-making class, Noa will teach you the core principles of drafting a handbag pattern completely from scratch. Together, you’ll break down the anatomy of a handbag step-by-step, explore how each panel and seam works together, and draft and refine your own basic patterns using a ruler, awl, and knife. You’ll build essential finishing skills—turning edges, working with interfacings, and handling chrome-tanned leather. And, because this course is led by the Exotics Queen herself, you’ll also get an introduction to exotic leathers and learn best practices for laying out patterns on exotic leather. We’ll end with time for individual bag and pattern questions. By the close of class, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of bag structure and the confidence to create the handbags you’ve always imagined.
Materials to bring: Knife, awl, ruler (12″ or more), bone folder, cutting board, pen/pencil, and notebook.
Workshop Instructor: Noa Greenspan studied handbag and footwear design in Tel Aviv in 2012, continuing her education at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. Since 2017, she has specialized in exotic leathers, serving as Creative Director at PanAm Leathers in NYC’s historic Garment District. Noa brings a rare combination of technical expertise, industry experience, and artistic vision to every piece she creates—and to every student she teaches.
Workshop Sponsors: Renia
CANCELLATION POLICY
• There is a $25 administration fee for canceling a workshop.
• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.
• No refunds for workshops after Friday, July 24, 2026.
