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At this time, all cork fabrics are pre-ordered. Your order will be shipped within approximately 4 weeks after the pre-order period ends, depending on the delivery location. This pre-order ends on 28th September.

Know Your Cork: Smooth, Rustic & Agglomerate Explained – The Bag Maker’s Guide to Cork Fabrics

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Ever wondered why some cork fabrics feel smooth and flexible while others are stiff, crack, or fall apart in bag making?

This one-off live Zoom workshop will give you the confidence to choose the right cork fabric for the right project – and show you how to avoid the common pitfalls that catch so many bag makers out.

For less than the price of coffee & cake, this live session could transform how you choose cork for your bag making — and the confidence to pick the right cork and make better bags is truly priceless!

Recording included – watch back anytime if you can’t join live!

Bonus for attendees: You’ll also receive an exclusive 5% discount on cork fabrics (excludes panels) – the perfect excuse to try out your new cork knowledge straight away!

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Ever wondered why some cork fabrics feel smooth and flexible while others are stiff, crack, or fall apart in bag making?

This one-off live Zoom workshop will give you the confidence to choose the right cork fabric for the right project – and show you how to avoid the common pitfalls that catch so many bag makers out.

For less than the price of coffee & cake, this live session could transform how you choose cork for your bag making — and the confidence to pick the right cork and make better bags is truly priceless!

What You’ll Learn

In this friendly, practical session, I’ll share:

  •  The 3 main types of cork fabric – Smooth, Rustic & Agglomerate.

  • How each type is made and why that matters for sewing.

  • Which corks work best for bag making (and how to use rustic/agglomerate so they don’t crack).

  • Examples of “bad cork” so you know what to avoid when buying.

  •  A close-up look at real cork bark straight from the tree – so you can see how it transforms into fabric.

  • We’ll wrap up with a Q&A so you can get your cork questions answered directly.

  • Bonus for attendees: You’ll also receive an exclusive 5% discount on cork fabrics (excludes panels) – the perfect excuse to try out your new cork knowledge straight away

Session Details

  • Date: 5th October 2025

  • Time: 6:00 pm Spain (CEST) / 5:00 pm UK (BST) / 12:00 pm Eastern (EDT) / 9:00 am Pacific (PDT)

  • Duration: ~90 minutes (including Q&A)

  • Format: Live via Zoom

  • Recording included – watch back anytime if you can’t join live!

How it works

  • Zoom link delivery: I’ll email the Zoom link 1–2 days before the live to all registered attendees.

  • Reminder: I’ll send a quick reminder on the day with the link again.

  • Recording included: Can’t make it live? You’ll get the replay link within 24–48 hours after the session.

Why Join?

This isn’t a generic “cork 101” – it’s a focused, bag maker’s guide that will save you time, money, and frustration when choosing fabrics, especially when buying online. You’ll leave with the confidence to pick cork that lasts, and the tricks to work with even the trickier types. Friendly, practical, and full of real-life examples – plus a chance to ask your questions live.