Sneaker De-Con and Re-con
- All levels
- 15 and older
- $1,450
- 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
- over 5 sessions
May 24th
1–4pm EDT
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Class Description
Description
What you'll learn in this shoemaking class:
This 5 day intensive course will focus on deconstructing and reconstructing sneakers.
Taught by The Shoe Surgeon, you’ll learn everything from removing soles to deconstructing a shoe, patterning basics, sewing, and reconstructing an upper. You'll learn to skive, sand and a number of other techniques and best practices from one of the best.
Day 1: Introduction to The Shoe Surgeon.
A brief history on shoe making, and shoe brands that inspire us. Students will show their shoe and tell us why they chose it. Deconstruct and clean up shoe.
Day 2: Patterning
Students will learn how to make a pattern and roll python. They’ll learn gluing and cutting techniques
Day 3: Cutting and Start Sewing
Day 4: Finish Sewing
Day 5: Glue into the sole.
Learn how to hand stitch sidewall.
Q&A
Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?
A: No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. You can coordinate to come to the next session available. 1 week advance notice is necessary for any changes.
Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class?
A: Yes
Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class?
A: No
Q: Can I take home what I make in this class?
A: Yes
Q: Is this class hands on?
A: Yes
Q: Are the materials provided in the cost of the class?
A: Yes,material Kit for thread, vege tan leather and rubber outsoles are included in this price.We encourage students to bring a pair of shoes to work on.
Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of to be prepared for class?
A: Yes,bringing notebooks and ideas applicable to the class would be great.
Taught by The Shoe Surgeon, you’ll learn everything from removing soles to deconstructing a shoe, patterning basics, sewing, and reconstructing an upper. You'll learn to skive, sand and a number of other techniques and best practices from one of the best.
Day 1: Introduction to The Shoe Surgeon.
A brief history on shoe making, and shoe brands that inspire us. Students will show their shoe and tell us why they chose it. Deconstruct and clean up shoe.
Day 2: Patterning
Students will learn how to make a pattern and roll python. They’ll learn gluing and cutting techniques
Day 3: Cutting and Start Sewing
Day 4: Finish Sewing
Day 5: Glue into the sole.
Learn how to hand stitch sidewall.
Q&A
Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?
A: No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. You can coordinate to come to the next session available. 1 week advance notice is necessary for any changes.
Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class?
A: Yes
Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class?
A: No
Q: Can I take home what I make in this class?
A: Yes
Q: Is this class hands on?
A: Yes
Q: Are the materials provided in the cost of the class?
A: Yes,material Kit for thread, vege tan leather and rubber outsoles are included in this price.We encourage students to bring a pair of shoes to work on.
Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of to be prepared for class?
A: Yes,bringing notebooks and ideas applicable to the class would be great.
Refund Policy
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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Williamsburg, Brooklyn
224 Roebling St
Btwn S 2nd & S 3rd Streets
Brooklyn, New York 11211 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
224 Roebling St
Btwn S 2nd & S 3rd Streets
Brooklyn, New York 11211
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