Shoemaking Workshops

Shoe Design and Pattern Making

This profile and pattern making workshop is part of a series of shoemaking workshops. Take all the workshops and learn how to make shoes from start to finish, or just the one(s) that interest you. This course is an introduction to shoe design and pattern making. You will learn the basics of drawing footwear designs […]

Saturday, January 18 2020
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lasts and Sizing

To make shoes, you need a last. Getting the right last can be tricky. You can find lasts in second hand stores, eBay and from last manufacturers. Even once you have one, how do you know if it will fit or for what purpose it was originally made? What changes can you make to lasts […]

Saturday, November 30 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm