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The Bag Makers Workshop

Quilted Sneakers Workshop featuring Andrea Bakewell

$110.00 USD
$110.00 USD
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Workshop dates & hours:                                                                                                             July 25-27, 2025  9am - 3:30pm PT

Please read ALL details before purchasing 

Sneaker kits are required and available here! If you are a resident outside of the US, please see the recommended options here for purchasing your kit.

Because the kits are a pre-order, THIS WORKSHOP WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL JUNE 10,2025.

Designing Soul to Sole: Custom Sneaker Workshop 

Walk Out Wearing Your Artistic Style!

During this workshop, the bag makers are stepping out of the bag—and into a pair of one-of-a-kind kicks!

Join us for a special creative adventure where we trade straps for soles and stitches for laces. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to design and construct your own pair of custom sneakers that are as unique as you are.

We’ll blend craftsmanship with streetwear style, teaching you techniques that not only elevate your sneaker game but can also be used in future bag-making projects.

What you can expect from this workshop:

You'll explore:

  • Quilting methods for bold texture and design
  • Precision binding techniques for clean, pro-level finishes
  • Setting eyelets like a boss (say goodbye to messy holes!)
  • BONUS!-Drafting custom inserts to give your sneakers structure and personality
  • Sole hand stitching with waxed thread for that beautiful, durable artisan touch

Similar workshops only have you complete one shoe, but we will complete both shoes in this workshop. 

Whether you're in it for the art, the fashion, or the pure joy of making, you’ll walk out in sneakers that are 100% your style—and 100% handcrafted by you.

No sneaker or shoe experience necessary—just bring your creativity and a love for making.

Reserve your spot and take your creativity in a bold new direction!

    What's included:

    • Complete, step-by-step instructions from Andrea Bakewell
    • Access to the private Facebook group where you can ask questions before, during and after the workshop
    • All live Zoom sessions
    • Instant access to timestamped recordings . This is so helpful if you have to miss a portion of any workshop. So easy to play catch-up!
    • Life-time access to the workshop recordings on our private YouTube channel
    • Learn from our participants! We always include a Demo Darling with each workshop
    • Get exclusive preview of new or upcoming product during our Vendor Spotlight!
    • Plus tons of fun!

    PLEASE NOTE: The pattern for this workshop comes in different sizes. Therefore, the download for the pattern will come with all sizes available, you will just need to choose the size you wish from the download.

    Workshop Requirements:

    Workshop Hours:

    Informational Session:

    Thursday, July 24 from 4-6pm PT

    Workshop:

    Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 25-27 from 9am - 3:30pm PT


     

    Workshop Resources

    • Schedule

      Prefer to know ahead of time what the daily schedule looks like for the duration of the workshop?

      Download Printable Schedule 

    • Supplies List

      Want to make sure you're fully prepared and have everything you need to be successful?

      View Supplies List 

    About Your Teacher

    I have always considered myself to be a creative junkie and enjoy sharing things I have learned along the way with others.
    Before retiring about 10 years ago, I was Chief Systems Officer for a very large court reporting firm & while I loved the people around me, I was burnt out & realized I was in the wrong "C" level position.
    My true passion is to Create & Inspire, so when I retired it sparked that fire within me & I haven't looked back. I moved forward with my new "C's", my Creative Spirit and Creative Coach.
    I spend my days sewing, creating & inspiring others. It brings my heart joy when I coach others & watch their Creative Spirits blossom. I believe that when we create, it is healing for the body, mind and soul and it's fun!
    I love everything textile & have been teaching for years now. I have probably taught well over 200 classes, workshops & private lessons. Everything from bag making, quilting, garment making, dyeing & knitting. Can you tell yet I am a junkie?? LOL
    When I am not in my studio, I enjoy spending time with my husband, fur baby Pebbles, friends & family.
    I started my brand Bela Dawn in 2021. Bela is Portuguese for beautiful/lovely & Dawn reminds me that each day starts out with a beautiful dawn. A day to begin again & find beauty in the things & those around us. To brush off the ashes we want to leave behind. A day to choose love. A day to Sew, Create & Inspire.

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