The course offers a complete training in the craft of bag making.
The Bag Making Course is a hands-on training program designed to teach the art, craft, and design of handbags — from traditional techniques to contemporary innovation.
Divided into two levels, the course will guide you from foundational skills to the creation of original, professional-quality designs.
Through a combination of studio practice, design thinking, and creative exploration, you will learn how to bring your ideas to life — from concept and pattern to a finished bag.
Why Choose This Course
- Learn in the heart of Florence
- Combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design and branding.
- Receive personalized guidance from expert instructors and industry professionals.
- Build a portfolio and create your own capsule collection.
- Develop the skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset to start your own brand or join the global design industry.
Learning Experience
- Hands-On Training: Practice essential techniques with real materials — from leather and fabric to hardware and fasteners.
- Personalized Mentorship: Instructors provide tailored feedback to help you refine your craft and develop your creative voice.
- Collaborative Workshops: Work with peers from around the world in multicultural projects and group activities.
- Progressive Learning: Move from simple patterns to complex constructions, gaining confidence at every stage.
- Creative Identity: Develop your own design language and start shaping your personal brand.
Program
You will learn to:
- Understand and work with key materials: leather, fabrics, backings, and hardware.
- Use essential tools such as cutting knives, sewing machines, and stitching equipment.
- Create small leather goods and accessories such as eyeglass cases, passport holders, and card holders.
- Design and assemble a flat pouch and experiment with different types of handles.
- Progress to basic bags like evening bags, bucket bags, and saddle bags using established patterns.
Advanced Techniques
You will learn to:
- Design and produce more complex bags such as bowling bags, inside-out constructions, and irregular shapes.
- Incorporate advanced details — compartments, linings, closures, and handles.
- Experiment with shapes, textures, and finishes to develop your own style.
- Begin defining your personal brand and aesthetic vision.
- Work on your own capsule collection, guided by experienced artisans.
Final Project –
You will:
- Conceive, design, and create a capsule collection of original handbags.
- Define the essential elements of your design identity.
- Explore branding strategies and presentation techniques.
Cost: 11.500 €
Duration: 20 weeks
Location: Florence
Dates: September, February
- No previous experience is needed