Beginners Courses - Two-Day Beginners Shoemaking
Duration: 14 hrs
Class times: 10am - 6pm
Course tutor: Melissa Needham, Chau Har Lee
Scheduled with a choice of weekend or weekday classes in London and weekend classes in San Francisco, this two day shoemaking course is aimed at newcomers to shoemaking, looking to learn the basics. Students study the fundamental techniques of shoemaking allowing them to complete a hand-lasted pair of ladies mules by the end of a session.
Shoemaking patterns are provided and the emphasis is on the making rather than design however the choice of shoe styles, either with a two inch heel or a flatie are very contemporary and can be made in your own standard size (British 2 to 9, European 35 to 42, American 5.5 to 11.5) as well as from a variety of finishes, fabric or leather.
The price includes specialist shoe components.
Things you need to bring with you:
- Material that you wish to use for your shoes, either a lightweight leather skin such as pig, calf or goat, or 1/2 metre of fabric which should not be too stiff or transparent
- Sharp fabric scissors
- Notebook and pen
- Any trimmings you wish to use i.e. ribbon or feathers
No previous shoemaking experience is necessary. Class maximum: 8 students.
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