Jane Austen Reticule Making Workshop in Bath
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EmailStep into the world of Jane Austen with this hands-on crafting experience in the heart of Bath’s most iconic Georgian address—Great Pulteney Street. You’ll create your own elegant Regency-style reticule (a small, decorative handbag) using beautiful, sustainably sourced fabrics and trimmings.
With no sewing experience needed, this is the perfect way to explore your creativity, learn new skills, and take home a truly unique souvenir of your time in Bath.
What to Expect:
- Choose from a selection of pre-made reticules ready to customise
- Access to a vintage haberdashery bar filled with ribbons, lace and embellishments
- Use of all materials and equipment provided – no need to bring anything
- Step-by-step guidance from friendly tutors (perfect for beginners!)
- Learn simple sewing skills and decorative techniques
- Leave with your own beautifully customised, sustainable Regency-style reticule
- Complimentary tea and coffee included
Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, craft lover or just looking for a unique Bath experience, this workshop promises charm, creativity and a touch of Regency glamour.
Age restrictions: 18+
| Adult (per person (minimum booking of 10 people)) | £45 |
| Group Ticket (Minimum spend for up to 10 guests) | £450 |
| Additional tickets (up to 6 additional tickets can be purchased) (per person) | £45 |
Available dates
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How to get there
Facilities
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
On the day
Please arrive up to 5 minutes in advance of the time of the workshop. No previous sewing experience is needed. The venue is on Great Pulteney Street in central Bath so easily walkable from the train station. There are numerous car parking options in central Bath.
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You'll be hosted by
Make Creative Studio
We are MAKE CREATIVE STUDIO! We run fun and inspiring TEXTILES, ARTS and CRAFT workshops and classes in Bath!
Did you know that 3 values underpin everything we do?
1. CULTIVATING CREATIVITY 🎨🖌️🧵
We believe EVERYONE can be creative with the right support and encouragement. All our projects can be adapted and personalised to suit your pace and incorporate your own ideas.
2. SUSTAINABILITY 🌱💚🌎
We care about our impact on the planet. We try to use great quality, sustainably sourced materials wherever possible, and we aim to teach you skills that last.
3. MINDFUL MAKING 💕🧠☺️
Research shows the positive impact of making on wellbeing. Our small, friendly classes are an inclusive, calm, safe space for you to explore your creativity with likeminded people.
If this sounds interesting and you’d like to know more about our current classes and workshops, drop us an email ⬇️
👋 hellomakecreativestudio@gmail.com 👋
Fran Forsyth (She/Her)
Fran is passionate about sustainable textiles and has training in sewing, upholstery and zero waste fashion. Following a successful career in law, she combines her love of making with promoting the changes needed to tackle waste in the textiles industry.
Jan Periton Dunning (She/Her)
Jan is a qualified Art and D&T specialist with more than ten years' experience teaching in schools and galleries. Prior to this, she worked in the fashion industry. A life-long maker, she's also a photographer and published author.
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Available dates
Sorry, there are currently no dates available
The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!
Want to be the first to find out when new dates are released? Register below to notify the host of your interest
Jane Austen Reticule Making Workshop in Bath
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