Two-Day Beginners Shoemaking, weekend
Duration: 14 hours
Class times: 10am till 6pm
Scheduled with a choice of weekend or weekday classes in the UK and weekend classes in San Francisco, this two day course is aimed at those new to shoemaking, looking to learn the basics. Students cover the fundamental techniques of shoemaking allowing them to complete a hand-lasted pair of ladies mules by the end of a session.
Patterns are provided and the emphasis is on the making rather than design but the choice of shoes, either with a two inch heel or a flatie are very contemporary and they can be made in your own standard size (British 2 to 9, European 35 to 42, American 5.5 to 11.5) and from a variety of finishes, fabric or leather.
Course Tutor
- Chau Har Lee
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Chau graduated from Cordwainers College in London with a degree in Footwear in 2002 and has since worked as a freelance footwear and accessory designer as well as lecturer at P&M. Chau has her own label of ladies shoes and bags which shows during Paris Fashion Week and has collaborated with several fashion and footwear designers including the Black Truffle boutique.
Course Fee
£305 inc VAT.
Includes specialist shoe components - heels, soles, insoles, backing fabric, sewing thread, lining leather, glue, cork, a limited choice of fabric and leather and refreshments.
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What the Tutor says about this course
I can't tell you how many shoe-a-holics I've met. I guess that explains why everyone goes away having made such great shoes - they're created with passion!
Chau Har Lee
What students are saying about this course
I haven't had so much fun for ages. The teaching atmosphere was wonderful and I came away having made a pair of shoes I couldn't wait to show off. I couldn't believe I'd made them myself and nor could anyone else!
Caroline Morgan, Preston
the two-day shoemaking course was brilliant, I had never made anything before and believed that I had no creative skills whatsoever. However, I succeeded in making a pair of fantastic shoes and realised that I have a hidden talent! Thankyou...
Dee Morson, Adoption manager, East London
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need any experience to attend a Two-Day Introduction to shoemaking class?
Absolutely not, in fact, whilst we never discourage those with previous experience, this class is aimed at the complete novice. So if you're feeling a bit lacking in creativity when it comes to your daily profession don't be put off. Many of the women and men who've given it a go so far have come from entirely unrelated fields (and we have to say they tend to be the best at it!).
- What can I do after completing the course if I want to go further?
- Attend one or more of our other footwear courses:
- Purchase one our Home Study Aids
- Practice and develop skills at one of the Prescott & Mackay Monday Open Workshop sessions.
- How many will there be in a class?
Maximum 8 students.
