I CAN MAKE SHOES Master Class

Over this 10-day intensive footwear course, the students will design and make a collection of 4 – 8 pairs of shoes.

Students will learn how to create a cohesive collection which showcases a strong design direction as well as covering important making techniques required for different styles of shoes.

Design is an important part of this course and we endeavor to have all of our students leave feeling confident at drawing shoes. Templates will be introduced into the mix and a range of hand sketching techniques applied.

There is also an element of theory in this course, ensuring students know how the industry works.

See below for a full course breakdown.

DURATION

10 days: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.

Day 1:

• Footwear Components

• Moodboarding

• Design

• Materials

• Collection assessment and design refinement

Day 2:

• Patternmaking for full collection (This is one of the most important aspects of footwear design, especially when dealing with factories.)

Day 3:

• Leather shopping trip (this is to teach about how to choose the best materials for your designs, students are not obligated to buy anything)

• Construction of uppers

Day 4:

• Construction of uppers continued.

• Preparation of insoles

• Lasting lining for 2-4 pairs

Day 5:

• Stiffeners for 2-4 pairs

• Lasting uppers for 2-4 pairs

Day 6:

• Attaching soles and heels for 2-4 pairs

• Insole socks and memory foam insoles for 2-4 pairs

• Finishing touches on 2-4 pairs

Day 7, 8, 9, 10

Repeat all shoemaking steps for additional 2-4 pairs of shoes or boots

There is also an element of theory in this course, ensuring students know how the industry works, including:

• Footwear terminology

• 3D Design

• Pattern Making

• Footwear materials and supplies

• Choosing the best leathers for your design

• Factory procedures

• Sampling

Students will be awarded a certificate as well as a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the course. Both invaluable references when applying for work in the footwear industry.

All of the materials are included in the price, however if you have something special you would like to use feel free to bring it along with you. We use the highest quality leather, with a range of colours to choose from. We also have vegan alternatives including Piñatex available. If you are vegan please let us know beforehand so we are suitably prepared.