Shoe Making : 12-Day Handsewn Course
£2,495.00 – £2,995.00
Immerse yourself in shoemaking tradition, as you learn to make your own shoes using heritage tools and techniques, working alongside us in our workshop. During some 96 hours of training time, we will guide you through the 200+ steps in the English handsewn shoe making process.
The course is designed for complete beginners and includes all the materials that you need, including a pack of Bakers of Colyton oak bark leather, a comprehensive set of shoe making notes and a starter pack of tools. You can also choose to have a pair of personalised, wooden shoe trees made to fit your shoes.
At the end of the course you will proudly walk away with a pair of shoes that you have made yourself!
TIME
10am – 5pm any week day or Saturday by arrangement (please allow six weeks before your preferred date)
GROUP SIZE
Up to 6 students so there is plenty of individual guidance and advice
LOCATION
Studio 1.20, Oxo Tower Wharf, London SE1 9PH (Nearest London underground and National Rail stations: Waterloo, Waterloo East, Embankment, Blackfriars Bridge and Southwark)
MATERIALS
All materials included in your course fee including detailed course notes and a starter tool kit.
NEXT STEPS
Shoe size: Make an appointment to come into the workshop to try on a pair of sample shoes to confirm your size or send us your foot drawings / measurements.
Shoe style: Then choose the style that you would like to make, choosing from a Derby, Oxford or Wholecut shoe or a Derby boot
Wholecut shoes
Shoe colour: Choose from our core leather colours including black, dark brown, tan, marmalade, burgundy etc.
Or a colour of your choice (please add £30 for each extra colour)
Details: Choose your shoe details
FEE
From £2395 / From £2465 with shoe trees
NEXT STEPS
Book now, choosing your style, colour, size and details and then email us to arrange a time to come in to try on a sample pair of shoes to confirm your size and details and to discuss a schedule that suits you.
See our full Terms & Conditions here.
