July 18–28, 2025
Leather Bag Making by Machine: The Banda
Online Class
This online class is designed for sewists who want to learn the fundamentals of working with leather. The course includes six pre-recorded video lessons, three live Zoom check-ins, and a class kit with the materials needed to make the Banda crossbody.
September 12–14, 2025
Sac BagNSew Expo
Sacramento Scottish Rite Facility | Sacramento, CA
Join us at the inaugural Sac BagNSew Expo! Chris Murphy will be teaching three bag making workshops during the event.
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The Julie: September 12, 9am - 1pm
The Addie by Pursecrafters: September 12, 1:30pm – 5:30pm
The Simply Classic Clutch: September 13, 9am - 1pm
The Sorella: September 14, 1 - 5pm
October 23–25, 2025
Bag Making Retreat
The Holiday Inn Express | Ruskin, FL
Save the date! We're teaming up with Barbie Taylor from Jeannie's Designs to host a bag making retreat in Ruskin, Florida this fall. The retreat is currently sold out, but we do have a waitlist for those interested. To join the waitlist, please email chris@simplyclassic.net.
