Level Up your Bag Making with Leigh Hilbert
Leigh was raised in Grayson County, Virginia, in a pretty mountain area and now makes her home and studio in Asheville, North Carolina, with her family.
She holds a commitment to the handmade and craft as key to community life. In this commitment Leigh has served as Education Coordinator for the Carolina Textile District, Development Director at Sew Co. and co-founder of Open Studio Patterns.
From 2010 to 2021, Leigh led The DryGoods Shop/Studio, a collaborative, plant-filled, mixed-use space and store in West Asheville, NC. Key in the revitalization of the neighborhood, DryGoods hosted workshops for adults and kids in sewing, bookbinding, and other skills in the course of her time tending it.
Leigh says, “As an artist and designer I continue to evolve. I still work with leather and cloth, although no longer primarily as Overlap Sewing Studio, the brand I launched for my bags and limited-edition garments.”
In this 3-day workshop, you will make a hip pack and a deluxe tote bag (pockets, zippers, the works!)
Class size is limited to allow for personal attention and maxes out at 10 students.
Who’s this class for?
Beginners through advanced sewists. Anyone who wants to make bags and develop their bag making skills. Please be sure you are comfortable using a sewing machine before you attend.
What’s included? Besides 18 hours of instruction
This workshop includes a welcome dinner and two lunches and a goodie bag with some of our favorite things.
How/when to register
Registration will open in 2026. Read full payment details on registration page and contact us if you have questions.