Shoemaking. General Evening Class
Duration: 25 hours
Class times: 6.30pm till 9pm
The class is ideal for anyone looking to pursue their interest in shoemaking over a period of time, either as a hobby or career choice. It is aimed at both beginners and improvers looking to acquire shoemaking techniques and develop their skills during short, regular sessions.
Beginners start with the basic principals of pattern cutting and move onto preparing and constructing a pair of ladies court shoes in their choice of materials. It is possible to complete a pair over the term, depending upon the general ability of each student and attending all the sessions.
Improvers cover more advanced areas of pattern cutting, preparing and constructions.
On-going evening classes are recommended for those requiring a more rounded understanding of shoemaking and pattern cutting techniques and to move on to concentrate on particular areas of interest.
A choice of ladies lasts are on offer for the use of students during the workshop sessions and shoes can be made in their own standard size (British 2 to 11, European 35 to 45, American 4.5 to 13.5), subject to availability.
Course Tutor
- Chau Har Lee
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Chau graduated from Cordwainers College in London with a degree in Footwear in 2002 and has since worked as a freelance footwear and accessory designer as well as lecturer at P&M. Chau has her own label of ladies shoes and bags which shows during Paris Fashion Week and has collaborated with several fashion and footwear designers including the Black Truffle boutique.
Course Fee
£479 inc VAT (3 terms, 10 sessions per term).
Includes specialist shoe components - heels, soles, insoles, backing fabric, sewing thread, lining leather, glue, cork, a limited choice of upper fabric and leather and refreshments.
Book a place on this course
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Jan 10 - Mar 20 (Except Feb 14) |
Apr 17 - Jun 26 (Except May 22) |
Sep 11 - Nov 27 (Except Oct 9, 16 & 23) |
What the Tutor says about this course
It's ideal if you live close to London and want to build upon techniques learned on the two day course ... over 10 weeks you really do cover a lot of ground and with the class being so small the working atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly
Chau Har Lee
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need any experience to attend a Shoemaking General Evening class?
No previous experience is required and the class is beneficial to anyone with a passion for footwear. If however you have taken our Two-Day Beginners Shoemaking course you're likely to find yourself working a little quicker and depending on your ability, be confident to tackle more advanced patterns of shoes and construction techniques. The tutor will liaise with you and advise at the beginning of the term over what you can expect to achieve.
The 10-week sessions don’t offer a definitive training in becoming a shoemaker and student are highly advised to complete more than one term if they are looking for a more rounded understanding of shoemaking techniques.
- What can I do after completing the course if I want to go further?
- Attend one or more of our other footwear courses:
- Purchase one of our Home Study Aids
- Practice and develop skills at one of the Prescott & Mackay Monday Open Workshop sessions.
- How many will there be in a class?
Maximum 8 students.
