Project Overview

Design, craft and sew leather to create your leather crossbody bag with Johnetté Taylor, a professional leatherworker and founder of Nette, a leather goods company. In this project we will work together to make a leather bag that can be worn on your shoulder or across your body. We will be using pattern cutting techniques to create a paper pattern for your bag. From the paper pattern we will make a simple fabric sample of our pattern, that will be used to guide up to our final piece in leather.

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About the Artist

Johnetté Taylor is the founder of Nette’ Leather Goods, creating handcrafted, sustainable leather goods from her studio at Cockpit Arts in Central London. Originally from California, she has lived in London since 2002 and studied at London College of Fashion, where she discovered her passion for leather goods. She specialises in made-to-order and bespoke leather accessories, inspired by her love of travel and adventure.

Click here to discover more about her work or here to watch a video about her background and work.

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Key Information

TARGET AUDIENCE:

10–15-year-olds (pupils in Years 6–10). We also accept young people aged 16–18, but please email us first to enquire.

DAY

Tuesdays, from 4.15-6.15pm

DATES

22nd Sep, 29th Sep, 6th Oct, 13th Oct, 20th Oct

(Autumn Half-Term - No Sessions)

3rd Nov, 10th Nov, 17th Nov, 24rd Nov, 1st Dec

*Please note this is a project-based programme and relies on regular attendance to sessions in order to complete outcomes.

COST

This project is free thanks to the generosity of our donors. We welcome donations should you wish to support our work and keep programmes free at the point of delivery.

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Application Process

We welcome all young people and prioritise those who may have fewer opportunities to access high-quality creative education. Please complete the Plinth Application Form, and we will get back to you within the first week of the academic term to confirm your place, if available.

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Further Information

This project is part of shiftED’s After-School Programme, giving young people the opportunity to explore the creative industries. Please click here for further details and to sign up for further notifications. If you have any further queries, you can contact us at: afterschool@shifted.org.uk