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Brooklyn Shoe Space See all classes by this school @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the fundamentals of shoemaking, including footwear construction, terminology and design techniques. Learn how lasts influence shoe fit and how to measure your feet accurately. Discover essential tools, materials and sourcing options while sketching ideas for your first pair of shoes. Suitable for beginners and aspiring designers.
Dec 14th
2–4pm ET
Jan 11th
6–8pm ET
Brooklyn Shoe Space See all classes by this school @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Learn essential leatherworking techniques as you hand-sew a personalized pair of slippers. Choose between round-toe and square-toe designs while working with leather, wool and cork. With expert guidance, all materials and tools provided, this beginner-friendly experience lets you create comfortable, custom footwear.
Brooklyn Shoe Space See all classes by this school @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the fundamentals of shoemaking as you create a custom pair of mules. Adapt a standard pattern to your design, cut materials, shape the uppers, and attach the soles. This beginner-friendly experience includes all necessary tools and supplies. Please provide your shoe size in advance.
Dec 2nd
9:30am–4:30pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Brooklyn Shoe Space See all classes by this school @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Turn your footwear ideas into a handcrafted reality while developing practical skills used in professional shoe construction. Through guided, hands-on instruction, you'll learn the complete process of transforming a custom design into a finished wearable piece, from pattern development to final detailing. With personalized support tailored to your experience level, this immersive workshop offers a creative and rewarding way to explore the art and craftsmanship behind custom-made footwear.
Jan 4th
10am–5pm ET
Meets 6 Times
Embark on a journey of hands-on learning and discover the art of shoemaking with expert guidance Create one-of-a-kind footwear that reflects your unique style and craftsmanship.
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Get ready to step into autumn with style by crafting your own lace-up boots.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to create a comfortable and fashionable pair of boots for the upcoming season.
You'll be actively involved in every step of the boot-making process, from cutting the materials to lasting the uppers and lacing up your finished boots.
We'll provide you with patterns and step-by-step instructions to ensure your boots turn out just right. Customize your boots by choosing from a variety of materials. Whether you prefer leather, suede, or non-leather options, you'll have the freedom to create a pair that suits your personal style.
We'll guide you through adding customizations like decorative stitching, patterns, or even personalized labels.
This course is designed to be completed over three evenings, three hours at a time. By the end of this course, you'll not only have a beautiful pair of lace-up boots but also the knowledge and skills to create your own footwear in the future. Join us and step into autumn with handmade style!
All classes and workshops are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Class Make-up Policy
For multiple-day classes, if you have to miss a day, you are responsible for getting the information that will catch you up on missed information during the class hours. Any additional time you will need to finish the project due to your absence shall be signed-up as a studio-hour session at a $150/day rate.
We take your safety seriously. With COVID-19, circumstances may change quickly, at the last minute. Please communicate with us, if you are traveling from afar. We expect that you will be healthy, and that if you feel sick slightly, you will let us know and we will postpone the course. We will have hand sanitizers, surface wipes, we will wash hands frequently, and each student will have their own tool box to use during the course. Any shared equipment will be cleaned in between use.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
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Brooklyn Shoe Space is a fully equipped studio space that offers classes and resources for shoemakers. With a focus on encouraging creativity and accessible shoemaking, they provide a collaborative and inspiring community for students of all skill levels.
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