3-Day Stiletto

This accelerated three-day intensive workshop teaches you the complete process of making high heels, from initial concept through finished product. To ensure participants can complete a finished pair of shoes within the compressed timeframe, the course uses streamlined techniques and pre-manufactured components with pointy toe lasts. If your design concept does not feature a pointy toe style, you should enroll in the five-day intensive course instead, as completing non-pointy toe designs from scratch would require substantially more time than available in this three-day format.

Course Schedule and Projects:

• Day 1: Complete design work, create patterns, and cut leather materials. Begin stitching the upper portions of the shoes.
• Day 2: Continue stitching uppers and start the lasting process. Aim to complete lasting by the end of the day.
• Day 3: Finish lasting work, attach heels to the shoes, and complete sole attachment.

Materials and Specifications:

All components, materials, uppers, and linings are included in the tuition cost. The course uses pointy-toe lasts with a standardized three-and-one-half-inch heel height. For alternative toe shapes or different heel heights, enrollment in the five-day intensive course is recommended.