Harris Tweed Handbag Crafting: Custom Design Session

Craft a custom Harris Tweed® handbag in 60 minutes. Choose colors, personalize with straps, and learn from skilled instructors. Unleash your creativity today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 6 Sibbald Walk - During this session, participants will have the opportunity to design their own Islander Mini Satchel Handbag. They can choose the body color, select a lid from Harris Tweed® or Lochcarron® cloth, and pick a bag strap and accessories.
    After selecting the components, participants will start assembling their bag using a set of tools….
What's Included
  • Tools and components
What's Not Included
  • Upgrades to other bag types from
Additional Information

Participate in a 90-minute interactive workshop to create a bespoke Harris Tweed® handbag from the ground up. Select the color for the bag’s body, pick a distinctive Harris Tweed® or Lochcarron® fabric for the lid, and customize it with decorative straps that reflect your personal style—whether daring and adventurous or elegantly classic. With guidance…

Location
6 Sibbald Walk
Sibbald Walk
Please come into the Canongate Islander store to be welcomed for your workshop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sightseer779961
Jan 23, 2026
Great experience and a handmade souvenir! - Ruby was great leading the workshop. Great selection of bags, straps etc. I would have absolutely loved the option of neon pink or neon yellow straps though- would be a great pop of colour and mean something even more unique could be created 😊
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Greenbella6
Jan 18, 2026
Created a lovely souvenir to use and remember - I joined a small group as I chose to do the workshop at one of the smaller locations, close the train station for convenience. Despite the small location, we were assured that we had all the same options as the others. The workshop was run well - very clear instructions and just the right amount of time to make your fabric and handle choices before assembling your bag. The assembly was very simple and help was on hand if needed. I chose to upgrade to the backpack option knowing I would use this more often and I'm really pleased with my reminder of my trip.
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Moonika
Jan 15, 2026
DIY with entertainment - Lovely workshop with very entertaining host Cameron. Learned a bit about Scotland and got a beautiful backpack by the end of this 👍
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Pippinandmerry
Jan 13, 2026
What a great experience. - Lovely lady talked us through our bag construction. Good choice of base bags and satchels. Plenty Harris tweed colours. Mix and match any colours. Great for a special treat.
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Patricia_l
Jan 9, 2026
Great experience to enjoy and create a souvenir! - The host, Chris, was very fun (and funny) and made the whole experience a great time. Walked out with a beautiful Scots Tweed bag and great appreciation for the centuries of weaving!
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Aditza_s
Jan 5, 2026
Get Your Tweed On in Edinburgh's Royal Mile - Fun and enjoyable. Book fast as spots are limited! Get creative with a wide variety of styles and colors. Leave with your own custom purse or backpack.
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Maggen2026
Jan 1, 2026
Fun experience with something you can take away! - Caitlyn walked us through putting our purse/backpack satchel together in a group and brought amazing energy to the experience. She was so nice, funny, and patient with the occasional dropped screw. There was also an awesome gentleman there who was working hard to make sure everything stayed supplied during our event! Highly recommend this as you can take a piece of Scotland back home with you. One thing to note-- book yourself in for the cheapest option (with a few exceptions for items they currently have limited amounts of-- you want to book those in advance) because when you get there you can upgrade (pay more) for the more expensive options, however they do not refund if you have paid for a higher costing item and choose a smaller one. They give you a store credit for accessories instead. This event was about an hour -- perfect amount of time. They have a cute cafe with purse examples on the shelves and a nice vibe and bathrooms onsite, and they don't overbook-- there was space for all of us at the table. Best for a fun activity while traveling or even just if you want one of their purses and want to make it special!
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83janej
Dec 31, 2025
Yes! So much fun! - I had the best time! I wanted to stay and make another! Don’t worry about going alone, the staff and other workshop members were so friendly. Gill and Ellie were running our class and they were both phenomenal. There was a young woman next to me that was here last year and came back. I will absolutely come back the next time I’m in Edinburgh and will recommend to anyone I know visiting. Have fun!
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Josuemachucar
Dec 30, 2025
Great workshop!!!! Beautiful bags!! - The shop itself is quite small but very nice. A lot of options and excellent materials. Staff is very friendly. The workshop was excellent. Ellie and her colleague ( I am sorry but I do not remember her name) were very friendly and helpful. Making the bag is quite easy and fast, there are a lot of options despite some issues with stock. Very recommended.
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Rhiannonl2026
Jan 3, 2026
Great work shop. Bad staff in shop. - Work shop was great fun with a very cosy atmosphere, perfect space for the amount of people upstairs. Not as many options as you see on the website were there in store. Price was fair for the work shop and the product you make and 60 minutes is plenty of time. Work shop staff was very lovely and attentive. However the shop underneaths staff was very rude with a quick temper and bad tone of voice while I tired to return a purchase after work shop, she snatched the item out of my hands and spoke with a very condescending tone.
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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).