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Brooklyn Shoe Space
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(4.6-star rating across 191 reviews)

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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Brooklyn Shoe Space

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2-day Quick Kicks Sneaker

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

This class will quickly teach you some of the basic techniques of sneaker making. This is an accelerated class! (Literally less than half the time of the intensive) To make this possible you will be using a prepared Master Pattern to base your designs off of. Choices you will have: LOW, MID or HIGHTOP sneaker. You will be able to customize your sneaker via material choices and simple design details: Topline, Laces, eyelets, pull tabs, topstitching......

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,350

2 sessions

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Hiking Boots in 3 evenings

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

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.

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$780

3 sessions

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Wallet Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of hand-sewing leather and create a personalized leather card holder that reflects your unique style. Unleash your creativity and learn the basics of leatherwork in this introductory workshop at a renowned Brooklyn school. All materials are provided for a seamless experience in crafting your very own wallet.

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Rachel Sees Snail Shoes Sandal Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this one-day course, you will explore every step of the sandal-making process, starting off by customizing trusted patterns from Rachel Sees Snail Shoes to suit your own feet and design preferences.  And you will walk out the door with your new pair of summer sandals to wear and a skill set to replicate the process at home. Sandals are made to last! Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will...

(191) Beginner 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400
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Free Form Hat Blocking

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to drape a spectacular Art Deco-style hat to perfectly fit you. Using steam, manipulate a pre-formed fur felt cone into any number of shapes: Cloche, Fedora, Helmet or Fascinator. This class is perfect for beginners who have no experience sewing. Class size is limited to 6 students, minimum 3 students. materials, notes and resource list is included in the price. Possibilities are endless with one standard balsa hat block. Great for...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425
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Perfect Size Crossbody Bag Making Course

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this one-day course, you learn how to make the pattern, cut the leather, prepare to stitch, insert closures and other hardwares, and sew up your bag using an industrial sewing machine. You can adjust the length of the straps, and bag size to your liking.  You will have variety of leathers to choose from, and all materials included. If you have a specific material you would like to incorporate, please bring it with you. Note: This...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$415
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ICanMakeBags Visits NYC: Bag Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

This course is run by ICANMAKEBAGS in London, visiting NYC. In this bag making course, students will choose from 2 styles of leather backpacks, a leather tote bag or a classic leather handbag. Once the style is chosen, students will choose their colours and hardware and learn how to construct their bag of choice from start to finish. The 1 day bag making course includes tuition and all the materials needed to make your bag. A range of colours...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425
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5-Day Bootmaking Intensive

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

A Five-day bootmaking intensive course from sketch to finish. You will be making boots of your own design. This will be a cemented shoe construction class, and is aimed for beginners. This course is a bootmaking course, an advanced course that is the next step from the beginner's intensive class. You will sketch, make patterns of your designs, sew your uppers, last, sole, and make the boots. About this class: Day 1:  Pattern Making,...

(191) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,950

5 sessions

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1-Day Mule Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this one-day course, you will learn the basics of shoemaking, but only making half of it (the front half!) in a form of Mules- You will modify a Standard Mule pattern to your design, trace and cut material, last the upper, insert toe puffs, prep the outsoles, and sole the mules. It's an intensive, but fun one-day workshop to get your hands working on an easy pair! PLEASE SEND YOUR SHOE SIZE ahead of time.  All tools and supplies are...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450
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Technical Packaging: Factory-Ready Specification

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

The two-hour course will guide students from an initial design through to a factory ready spec sheet. By the end of class, you will freehand draw technical drawings of footwear and create a factory ready specification sheet.  You will get advice on how to approach and execute the details and different perspectives. It’s all about learning to think and design in three dimensions The finished product is a combination of understanding form,...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150
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Baby Shearling Shoe

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this 4-hour course, you will have the opportunity to create a pair of soft and stylish leather shearling slippers for your little one. These are designed specifically for babies aged 6-12 months and new walkers aged 12-18 months, toddlers, 18-24 months, and 2-3 years making them the perfect addition to your child's wardrobe. During the class, all the necessary materials will be provided, including high-quality leather, thread, and any necessary...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$180
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Leather Techniques 1

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this 2.5-hour course, you will learn how to cut, hole punch, handstitch, and lace leather. You will come out of class with key rings, small pouches, card cases, bracelets, to whatever your imagination lets you create within the session. 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...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Last Making 1 of 2

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

Lasts come First in shoe making. It is absolutely essential. This is a two-part workshop. The first part is footwear anatomy, measuring your feet, and casting your feet. Part 2 is shaping your plaster lasts, and adjust and add material if necessary to make a last that is the size just for you. Attendees will receive 3 free lab hours to practice techniques learned during the courses. The lab hours must be used within three months of taking the courses....

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

2 sessions

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Leather Backpack

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

The perfect city bag for those on the go. Working with pre-determined patterns, pick your leather and closure and bring your backpack to life. You will learn the fundamentals of pattern cutting, leather qualities, how to skive edges, and how to machine sew.

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$390
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First Step to Starting a Shoe Line

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

First Step Workshop is a 3-hour class hosted by the two founders of shoe girls studio. Held at Brooklyn Shoe Space in New York. We will cover everything involved in setting up a footwear collection, from translating your ideas, design, materials, lasts, technical information, to cover the process of sampling, factory sourcing and production, plus many more inside tips from our years of experience.  Perfect for budding shoe designers to industry...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300
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2-day Handsewn Moccasin Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of creating your unique moccasins, with or without fringe, in this hands-on course that combines sewing machine and hand-sewn techniques. Walk away with a finished pair of custom-made moccasins that fit you perfectly.

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

2 sessions

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Intro to Upcycling your Sneakers!

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of sustainable living as you bring new life to your old sneakers. Unleash your creativity and learn how to restore and personalize your footwear in this unique, hands-on class. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity!

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$390
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Western Belt Tooling

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this 6 hour course students will learn the basics of western style tooling by creating a belt from pattern to assembly. Finishing and edging will be covered and students will take home their very own hand-tooled belt. 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....

(191) Advanced 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$155
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Leather Techniques

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this 3-hour course, you will learn how to cut, hole punch, handstitch, and lace leather. You will come out of class with a key ring, small pouch, card case, bracelet, an electronic case (ipad/kindle/laptops)/clutches, or book cover. When you sign up, please

(191) Intermediate 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150
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Shoe Sketching (001)

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this 3-hour shoe sketching session, you will learn the fundamental proportions of the shoes, learn about lasts, tips and techniques on how to sketch a shoe, and explore your inner designer!  You will come out of the class with multiple shoe designs. Next step is to choose a couple, color them in, and make a factory-ready technical package. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time to catch...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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