Join me at the Atelier Galaxia to discover the art of making your very own banana bag from upcycled & deadstock textiles! In this 3 hour workshop led by sewist & upcycle designer Jane Alexys, you'll learn the basics working a sewing machine and how to build your own banana bag. The workshop will be offered in Franglais (French & English). No prior experience needed, all are welcome!
Workshop will cover & include:
Basics of using a domestic sewing machine (Singer Heavy Duty model)
Step-by-step & hands-on instruction how to construct a banana bag
All materials & equipment needed to finish your project (please note there are more colour options available for the fabric beyond the ones displayed in photos)
Each participant will create and leave with a one-of-a kind banana bag
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Date: Saturday July 11th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm (may go longer depending on how long people take)
Class Size: 4 participant maximum
Workshop Experience Level: Complete beginner to adventurous beginner
Workshop Terms & Conditions
By registering for a workshop at Atelier Galaxia, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before completing your booking.
1. Booking & Payments
2. Cancellations & Exchanges
We operate a strict no-refund policy. We are a small studio, and last-minute cancellations significantly impact our ability to host workshops.
Exchanges: If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or exchange it for a different workshop date, provided you notify us at least 48 hours before the start time.
No-Shows: Failure to attend without prior notice will result in the forfeiture of your booking fee with no option for exchange.
Studio Cancellations: In the unlikely event that Atelier Galaxia must cancel a session (e.g., instructor illness), you will be offered a full refund or a priority credit for a future class.
3. Liability & Safety
Sewing involves the use of sharp tools (needles, scissors, rotary cutters) and electrical equipment (sewing machines, irons).
Assumption of Risk: By participating, you acknowledge that you are using these tools at your own risk. Atelier Galaxia and its instructors are not liable for any personal injury, property damage, or loss incurred during the workshop.
Instruction: Participants must follow all safety instructions provided by the instructor. Failure to comply with safety protocols may result in being asked to leave the workshop without a refund.
4. Code of Conduct
We aim to foster a creative, inclusive environment. We reserve the right to remove any participant who displays disruptive, disrespectful, or unsafe behavior toward the instructor or other attendees.
5. Media Consent
From time to time, we may take photos of student projects for social media or marketing. Please notify us at the beginning of the workshop if you prefer not to be photographed.
Last updated: June 13, 2026
Location & Details
Location: Atelier Galaxia Studio is located in the Mile End in Montreal (exact address & access information will be emailed to participants prior to the class).
It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Laurier Metro Station.
Accessibility: The Studio is located on the seventh floor and is only accessible up approximately 5 stairs at the front entrance and an elevator inside the building. Unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible.
About the Instructor
Jane Alexys is a sewist & upcycle designer based in Montreal, Quebec. She specializes in turning trash into timeless treasures with various fibre art techniques. After years in the fast-paced film and event technology industries, I founded Atelier Galaxia as a return to slower, more intentional making. Having seen the environmental toll of temporary productions, I am now dedicated to textile repair and longevity - valuing craft as a tactile act of storytelling and ritual. Read more here.
Join me at the Atelier Galaxia to discover the art of making your very own banana bag from upcycled & deadstock textiles! In this 3 hour workshop led by sewist & upcycle designer Jane Alexys, you'll learn the basics working a sewing machine and how to build your own banana bag. The workshop will be offered in Franglais (French & English). No prior experience needed, all are welcome!
Workshop will cover & include:
Basics of using a domestic sewing machine (Singer Heavy Duty model)
Step-by-step & hands-on instruction how to construct a banana bag
All materials & equipment needed to finish your project (please note there are more colour options available for the fabric beyond the ones displayed in photos)
Each participant will create and leave with a one-of-a kind banana bag
—
Date: Saturday July 11th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm (may go longer depending on how long people take)
Class Size: 4 participant maximum
Workshop Experience Level: Complete beginner to adventurous beginner
Workshop Terms & Conditions
By registering for a workshop at Atelier Galaxia, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before completing your booking.
1. Booking & Payments
2. Cancellations & Exchanges
We operate a strict no-refund policy. We are a small studio, and last-minute cancellations significantly impact our ability to host workshops.
Exchanges: If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or exchange it for a different workshop date, provided you notify us at least 48 hours before the start time.
No-Shows: Failure to attend without prior notice will result in the forfeiture of your booking fee with no option for exchange.
Studio Cancellations: In the unlikely event that Atelier Galaxia must cancel a session (e.g., instructor illness), you will be offered a full refund or a priority credit for a future class.
3. Liability & Safety
Sewing involves the use of sharp tools (needles, scissors, rotary cutters) and electrical equipment (sewing machines, irons).
Assumption of Risk: By participating, you acknowledge that you are using these tools at your own risk. Atelier Galaxia and its instructors are not liable for any personal injury, property damage, or loss incurred during the workshop.
Instruction: Participants must follow all safety instructions provided by the instructor. Failure to comply with safety protocols may result in being asked to leave the workshop without a refund.
4. Code of Conduct
We aim to foster a creative, inclusive environment. We reserve the right to remove any participant who displays disruptive, disrespectful, or unsafe behavior toward the instructor or other attendees.
5. Media Consent
From time to time, we may take photos of student projects for social media or marketing. Please notify us at the beginning of the workshop if you prefer not to be photographed.
Last updated: June 13, 2026
Location & Details
Location: Atelier Galaxia Studio is located in the Mile End in Montreal (exact address & access information will be emailed to participants prior to the class).
It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Laurier Metro Station.
Accessibility: The Studio is located on the seventh floor and is only accessible up approximately 5 stairs at the front entrance and an elevator inside the building. Unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible.
About the Instructor
Jane Alexys is a sewist & upcycle designer based in Montreal, Quebec. She specializes in turning trash into timeless treasures with various fibre art techniques. After years in the fast-paced film and event technology industries, I founded Atelier Galaxia as a return to slower, more intentional making. Having seen the environmental toll of temporary productions, I am now dedicated to textile repair and longevity - valuing craft as a tactile act of storytelling and ritual. Read more here.
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